Product Type | External video adapter |
Form Factor | Dongle-style adapter |
Connector 1 | USB-C Male |
Connector 2 | VGA Female |
Color | Black |
Power Requirements | Bus-powered (no external power required) |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Product Model | 470-ABNC |
Manufacturer Part Number | DBQBNBC064 |
UPC | 884116197249 |
Dell USB-C to VGA External Video Adapter (470-ABNC)





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- Allows modern USB-C laptops and tablets to interface with legacy VGA display equipment
- Compact, plug-and-play form factor ensures simple deployment across corporate and educational environments
- Cost-effective accessory to extend life and utility of existing VGA infrastructure without full hardware replacement
Product Overview
The Dell USB-C to VGA Adapter (470-ABNC), part number DBQBNBC064, is a practical solution for professionals needing to bridge modern USB-C devices with legacy VGA display technology. This external video adapter converts USB-C video output to VGA, letting users connect laptops, tablets, or other USB-C enabled devices to VGA monitors, projectors, or TVs—perfect for business presentations, classroom setups, or dual-monitor configuration in offices.
Designed for ease of use, this black adapter features a male USB-C connector on one end and a female VGA port on the other. It requires no external power or drivers, allowing for a truly portable, plug-and-play experience. While it is not compliant with TAA standards, it offers reliable performance in environments where TAA eligibility is not mandatory. As a Dell-branded accessory manufactured in China, it ensures baseline compatibility with Dell equipment as well as other standards-compliant USB-C devices.
Compact and lightweight, the 470-ABNC is a cost-effective accessory that helps extend the usability of legacy VGA displays without the need to upgrade other hardware, providing notable ROI for education and business IT deployments focused on cross-generation device integration.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
CE Certification | Yes |
FCC Certification | Yes |
TAA Compliant | No |
Environmental Standards | WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Interfaces
Input Interface | USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode) |
Output Interface | VGA (Video Graphics Array) |
Supported Video Output | Analog VGA |
Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 6.7 in x 1.6 in x 0.6 in (approximate) |
Cable Length | 5.3 in (135 mm) approx. |
Weight | 32 g (approximate) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |