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White Mini DisplayPort to VGA active adapter with female VGA port

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EN-Labs Mini DisplayPort to VGA Active Adapter White 1080p 60Hz

SKU CH-7P35-XRQEV

Active adapter connects a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt source to a VGA display at up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p at 60 Hz

  • Adapter typeMini DisplayPort to VGA
  • First connectorMini DisplayPort
  • Second connectorVGA Female
  • Product typeMini DP to VGA
  • Product colorWhite
  • Key featuresPortable adapter connects a DisplayPort (dp, dp++, DisplayPo
  • Connects Mini DisplayPort devices to VGA displays
  • Active adapter supports 1080p at 60 Hz
  • Handles computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200
  • Draws power from the DisplayPort source
  • Works with Thunderbolt equipped computers

What this adapter does

This active adapter converts a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt output on a laptop or desktop to a VGA input on a monitor or projector. It supports video resolutions up to 1080p at 60 Hz and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.

What the active design changes

The active circuitry allows the adapter to translate digital DisplayPort signals to analog VGA without requiring an external power supply. It draws power directly from the source port and works plug-and-play with no driver installation needed.

Who should buy this and who should not

Suitable for users connecting modern Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt-equipped computers to legacy VGA displays for presentations or extended desktops. Not suitable for buyers who need audio transmission, HDCP-protected content playback, or resolutions above 1920 x 1200.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,459 comparable items (median $17.99).

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Specifications

Product
Product typeMini DP to VGA
Adapter typeMini DisplayPort to VGA
Product colorWhite
Audio & video
SoundNo
Ports & slots
First connectorMini DisplayPort
Second connectorVGA Female
In the box
In the boxMini DisplayPort to VGA adapter

Questions about this item

Does the active chipset inside the Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter degrade and require replacement over time?

The active circuitry draws power from the DisplayPort source and has no moving parts or user-serviceable components, so no scheduled replacement is needed.

What resolution ceiling will I hit first when driving a VGA monitor continuously at 60 Hz?

The adapter caps digital output at 1080p and analog output at 1920 x 1200, so the 1080p limit is reached first on most displays.

How much heat or noise does the adapter produce when powered all day from a Thunderbolt port?

It is a passive-looking dongle with no fan; heat stays low because it draws only the small current allowed by the DisplayPort source.

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