Adapters - Commonly used adapters to connect to external displays

Owned by Gianna Goodermuth
Jun 07, 2023
1 min read

 

  1. USB-C to VGA***

    • Many computers and mobiles devices use this to connect to devices with VGA output

    • An additional audio cable will be needed if audio is desired

  2. DisplayPort to VGA

    • PCs use this to connect to devices with VGA output

    • An additional audio cable will be needed if audio is desired

  3. Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to VGA

    • Mac computers use this to connect to devices with VGA connections

    • An additional audio cable will be needed if audio is desired

  4. HDMI to VGA

    • Often used when a laptop has an HDMI output but the device only has VGA connections available

    • An additional audio cable will be needed if audio is desired

    • Used for both Macs and PCs

  5. USB-C to HDMI***

    • Many computers and mobile devices use this to connected to devices with HDMI output

    • Audio will also be carried through this connection

  6. DisplayPort to HDMI

    • PCs use this to connect devices with HDMI connections

    • Audio will also be carried through this connection

  7. Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to HDMI

    • Mac computers use this to connect to devices with HDMI connections

    • Audio will also be carried through this connection

*** Mac computers have been known to have difficulty to connecting to external displays utilizing USB-C type connections. For connecting Macs, be sure to utilize Thunderbolt 3, looks identical to USB-C, connections to ensure proper connectivity. ***