Revitalize a Laptop’s or Older Graphics Card With VGA Output
Plugable’s VGA to HDMI adapter (VGAM-HDMIF) allows you to connect from a 15-pin VGA output on your laptop, or desktop computer to a modern HDMI display.
This one-way adapter supports resolutions from a D-SUB VGA source to a HDMI display up to 1920×1080 at 60Hz refresh rate, lower resolutions such as 1600×900, and 1366×768 (720p) are also supported.
The adapter connects to the host computer’s D-SUB VGA port and requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port to power the analog to digital adapter.
Compatibility
- Compatible with Laptops, Desktops, and Servers with VGA output
- Compatible with HDMI monitors, televisions, or projectors
- Operating system agnostic—no drivers necessary
- Supports resolutions up to 1920×1080, or maximum supported resolution of computer
Getting Started
- Connect the adapter to the display’s HDMI cable
- Connect the VGA adapter to the computer’s VGA output and secure with the two thumbscrews
- Connect the USB power connection to the computer’s USB port
- Configure the external display through the computer’s display settings
Features
- VGA TO HDMI—Connect a legacy VGA output on a laptop, or desktop to a modern HDMI monitor or television
- SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS—Compatible with HDMI displays up to 1920×1080, and lower resolutions including 1600×900, 1366×768, and 1280×720 (720p)
- SIMPLE INSTALLATION—No installation software or drivers required; connect to the display’s HDMI cable, then connect the VGA end to the computer, finally connect the USB Type-A end to the computer for power
- COMPATIBILITY—Compatible with desktop and laptop computers with D-Sub 9-pin VGA outputs, due to power requirements connecting the USB to the computer is required, and for audio to the HDMI display
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support.
Specifications
In The Box
Item and Quantity | Item Notes |
---|---|
1x VGA to HDMI Active Adapter |
Video
Port | Placement | Specification | Max Resolution and Refresh Rate | HDCP | Chipset |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1x VGA (Input) |
Cable End | VGA | 1920×1080 @ 60Hz |
Not Supported | |
1x HDMI (Output) |
Cable End | HDMI 1.1 | 1920×1080 @ 60Hz |
Not Supported |
Connection To Host
Port | Placement | Version and Link Rate | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1x USB-A | Rear | USB 2.0 (480Mbps) |