Displayport To Vga Adapter

Double your Vision with a DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Dual-screen arrangements and external displays have become increasingly popular in contemporary computer setups, from home-based gaming rigs to corporate offices. A multitude of displays utilise the 15 pin Video Graphics Array (VGA) connection, which remains popular despite competition from DVI and HDMI alternatives. If you find a mismatch between ports, eBay can connect you and your budget to a DisplayPort to VGA adapter.

VGA connections are popular on larger external displays, however, are less common on smaller devices. Displays which commonly feature VGA ports include:

• TVs.
• Projectors.
• Computer monitors.
• Computers.

LCD computer monitors have a lifespan of approximately 15-20 years, and although VGA has largely been replaced by alternative connections, monitors that use VGA and are within their lifespan remain in use. Computers manufactured before 2012 commonly feature the VGA connection, however, post 2012, VGA ports on computers have generally been phased out.

VGA connections can support a minimum resolution of 480p, and up to a maximum of 1080p, however, this depends on the external display and the connecting cable. Higher resolution cables are termed as ‘Super VGA’ or are simply abbreviated to ‘SVGA’. Both regular VGA and SVGA plugs and ports use the same 15 pin configuration and are both compatible with a regular DisplayPort to VGA adapter. VGA connections support only video, whereas DisplayPort connections support both audio and visual. If you want to connect to a display with inbuilt speakers, such as a TV, certain DisplayPort to VGA adapter variants contain a secondary audio jack which conveys sound.

VGA connections are termed as ‘male’ and ‘female’ which indicate their function. A ‘male’ connection refers to the VGA plug, which fits into a ‘female’ VGA port. The majority of adapters are designed to complement existing VGA cables by simply fitting to the end of the cable. These DisplayPort to VGA adapter designs feature a female VGA port and a male DisplayPort plug. The decision to select a DisplayPort or mini-DisplayPort plug depends entirely on your device. Mini-DisplayPort connections are commonly featured on tablet-style devices and small laptop computers, whereas regular DisplayPort connections are commonly featured on regular-size laptops and desktop computers. Some computers, however, may not feature a specific DisplayPort connection, and instead rely on USB connections, for which specific USB to VGA adapters exist. It is recommended that you check your device specifications to determine which connecting jack you require.