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Details

Compatible DevicesProjector, Monitor, Video Device
Specific Uses For Productpersonal, gaming, business
Connector TypeHdmi/Vga
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
ColorBlack

Reviews

Global ratings 38
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    25
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    7
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Type of review

So this vga converter is special because it lets you use a modern (hdmi) video source with an old display (vga - in my case a projector). Most adapters are for converting video the other way around. I'm actually using it with a fairly complicated combination of adapters and wireless video stuff, and the wireless VGA bridge has no problems detecting the VGA monitor, which is a plus and also means that the device is well made and designed.

Pros
  • Works well sometimes cuts out randomly but only for a few seconds with hours or days in between
Cons
  • Inconsistent performance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Device works exactly as advertised

I have a ViewSonic projector which only has vga ports - my laptop only has HDMI output. I purchased less expensive adapters, which did not work. Thought I'd save $15 on an adapter and it was nothing but frustration. This one works exactly as expected right out of the box. Maybe you have extra time on your hands, maybe you like frustration with digital items. If you don't have time and don't like frustration, this is what you're looking for.

Pros
  • China
Cons
  • Does not support 4K resolution

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works for us for my opinion

We tested this adapter on a 2012 HP Windows 7 laptop with three different video projectors. It installed without any drivers needed and worked fine after sleeping & waking the laptop. The laptop & the projectors adjusted their resolutions automatically and it worked just fine.

Pros
  • REDUCE CLUTTER: Eliminate adapters and excess cabling, by connecting your HDMI source directly to a VGA monitor or projector using this 6 ft HDMI to VGA cable. It is designed to be an adapter and cable in one, ensuring a tidy installation.
Cons
  • May damage hardware

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great and easy! on my review.

Works great! Easy and just what I needed! You make it easy to do business. Easily found on your website. That's my feedback.

Pros
  • It works ....as it suppose to
Cons
  • Bulky design

Worked right out of the box. I have used it several times since delivery and find no fault with the quality of video or audio. I am quite satisfied after my experience with other providers that Star Tech delivers a good product.

Pros
  • Works perfectly when I used it on my job at a customer site.
Cons
  • Incompatible with certain devices

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for Dual Monitors

This is a great adapter to use with dual monitors. I use it on my Mac. The only thing was when I plugged it in the sound wanted to go to the monitor since it is an HDMI cable so I had to go into the settings and change it back to my regular speakers. Other than that it works great. It actually seems to work better than the thunderbolt adapter I have for the other screen.

Pros
  • Compatible with VGA devices
Cons
  • Signal transmissions may be interrupted by electrical noise

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great adapter good for me

This adapter is a solid performer. I had bought another, cheaper, adapter first that didn't work. The old adage about buy cheap buy twice was spot on in my case.

Pros
  • Good product at good value. Use it all the time.
Cons
  • Only works with certain resolutions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Have an older projector with no HDMI port?

The newer laptops are not coming with a SVGA output. And since none of our HP's that have a SVGA port have a port with mounting screws, the connection could come loose during a presentation.But our projectors are old enough that they do not have the newer HDMI port. With this convertor we can use whatever length HDMI cable and convert to SVGA. You will still need an SVGA cable to connect this convertor to the projector. But we can make this work just fine.

Pros
  • HDMI-to-VGA Adapters
Cons
  • Produces poor sound quality

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Doesn't work with my Chromebook

I tried this converter with a Samsung Chromebook (model number XE303C12-A01US) and the ViewSonic LCD projector couldn't see the signal. :-(

Pros
  • The active conversion technology used in this cable helps to conserve power, making it an energy-saving device
Cons
  • No proper mounting equipment included

Revainrating 5 out of 5

VGA to HDMI converter

StarTeck shipped this product in record time; the item shipped was exactly what I ordered and it worked as expected. I can ask for nothing more.

Pros
  • Hassle-free set up
Cons
  • Does not support 3D content

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great on tech; Not so great on mechanics

Connection required duct tape to stay secure, but it has allowed full use of my computer, projector, and Powerpoint options I didn't have before!

Pros
  • Purchased for my office and they work well.
Cons
  • Delayed response time

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Did the job for my opinion

This turns the blue monitor chord into HDMI. I now have a sweet 3 monitor set up, without having to buy a new monitor. :) Not ideal for webcams or video conferencing!

Pros
  • Enhanced viewing experience
Cons
  • Not ideal for webcams or video conferencing

Revainrating 5 out of 5

reliable product on my review.

Great brand! Have purchased for years for dual monitor set ups and have never had any problems. This was a replacement, so I knew what needed to be ordered.! Good quality.

Pros
  • This was a replacement, so I knew what needed to be ordered.
Cons
  • I have had it less than a year and it has stopped working.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works, but. for my opinion

This happy adapter works fine on the handful of Dell Optiplex boxes that I tried it on (the 380/390 series, not the current 30x0 generation which have DisplayPort instead of HDMI).When I used it between a nettop computer (Foxconn nt-535) and a VGA broadcast box, the video quality was very poor, but I think that was the fault of the broadcast box not properly translating a not-quite-standard VGA signal. I think the takeaway is that this adapter should work when you connect it directly to a…

Pros
  • HD2VGAMM6
Cons
  • Unreliable in crowded Wi-Fi areas

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Plug & Play in my review

I just plugged it into the laptop and the monitor cable and it started working. The monitor is an HP W2072a and the laptop is a Sony VAIO SVF14A15CXB.

Pros
  • 1.41 ounces
Cons
  • Not ideal for traveling

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Didn't work well good for me

After a couple of months, the adapter did not work. I thought it might be my computer or monitor, but I used my friend's adapter and realized it was the adapter that wasn't working well.

Pros
  • The adapter cable provides a high-quality output, producing clear and sharp images with vibrant colors
Cons
  • Does not support HDCP content

After trying 3 of the Startech adapters trying to sort and issue and finding the root cause is most likely a Microsoft issue, I'm updating my reviews.The issue I was trying to solve was connecting 3 monitors to a Evga GTX 760 graphics card with on of them going through a VGA KVM. Problem is once you install the drivers the VGA / analog signal is turned off when a digital (HDMI and/or DVI-D) monitor is connected. So you must use some sort of digital to analog converter. Windows looks at the…

Pros
  • StarTech.com
Cons
  • No option for additional customization

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Bad quality picture

We've connected these to many PCs and many different monitors. The image quality is terrible. Startech usually has great stuff, but I would recommend skipping this.

Pros
  • High compatibility: It is compatible with a wide range of devices, including laptops, desktops, projectors, and gaming consoles, among others
Cons
  • May distract from video quality

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Does the Job best in my review

Works great if you are connecting it to a projector but does not work when connecting it to a TV when there isn't an extra HDMI slot.

Pros
  • Nice very nice I use it to set up my projector to my computer. I can't complain it's very useful
Cons
  • Does not support multiple displays