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Short white adapter cable with DisplayPort plug and VGA socket

NShi

NShi DisplayPort to VGA adapter cable 24.5cm passive #18

SKU CH-W6YD-ZSXCZ

A 24.5 cm passive adapter that converts a DisplayPort 1.1a source to a VGA display at 1080P resolution

  • Cable length24.5 cm
  • Source connector1 x DisplayPort
  • Destination connector1 x DisplayPort
  • Connector detailsDisplayPort Male to VGA/SVGA D-Sub Female
  • Connector genderDisplayPort Male to VGA/SVGA D-Sub Female
  • Product typeAdapter
  • Connect laptops or desktops to VGA monitors via DisplayPort
  • Passive 24.5 cm adapter draws power from the DisplayPort source
  • Supports 1080p output at 8-bit and 10-bit deep colour
  • DisplayPort 1.1a compliant input for broad device compatibility
  • One-way signal path from DP source to VGA display only

Passive DisplayPort to VGA adapter

The NShi passive adapter connects a DisplayPort 1.1a source to a VGA display using a 24.5cm cable. It draws power directly from the DisplayPort output so no external supply is required. The male DisplayPort plug and female VGA port support 8-bit and 10-bit deep colour at 1080P resolution. Signal flow is one-way from the DP source to the VGA monitor.

Build integration with a short cable

The 24.5cm length keeps the connection tidy inside a compact chassis or beside a laptop. No separate power brick or USB cable is needed, freeing a port on the host device. The passive design relies on the source to provide TMDS signalling, so the graphics card or motherboard must output a compatible DisplayPort 1.1 signal. It does not convert a VGA source to a DisplayPort input.

Sustained operation on passive power

Because the adapter is powered solely from the DisplayPort source, it maintains stable video output as long as the host port supplies sufficient current. There are no active conversion chips that could overheat during extended sessions. The short copper run minimises signal loss, so image quality remains consistent during prolonged use at supported resolutions.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGE
Model nameDoes Not Apply
Product typeAdapter
Ports & slots
Source connector1 x DisplayPort
Destination connector1 x DisplayPort
Connector detailsDisplayPort Male to VGA/SVGA D-Sub Female
Connector genderDisplayPort Male to VGA/SVGA D-Sub Female
Size & build
Overall length24.5 cm
Cable length24.5 cm

Questions about this item

Will the 1080p output hold up during long gaming sessions?

The passive adapter supports 1080p at DisplayPort 1.1a speeds and draws power from the source, so resolution stays stable as long as the host maintains the link.

Does the 24.5cm cable get warm or draw extra power when used all day?

It is powered directly from the DisplayPort source and has no active electronics, so heat and power draw remain minimal during continuous use.

My monitor only has a VGA input — will this connect straight from my laptop's DisplayPort?

Yes, the male DisplayPort plug goes into the laptop and the female VGA port accepts the monitor's cable, with no extra hardware needed.

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