UGREEN 30449 HDMI to VGA Cable, 1080p at 60 Hz, 1.5 m

Overview

The UGREEN 30449 is a 1.5 m active converter cable with an HDMI plug at one end and a VGA plug at the other. It turns the digital HDMI output of a modern laptop, Chromebook, mini PC, Raspberry Pi or set-top box into an analogue VGA picture for an older monitor, projector or TV that only has a VGA input, at up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz. A short Micro USB lead on the cable takes extra power when the HDMI source cannot supply enough. That mix of new computers and older screens is common in classrooms, meeting rooms, security control desks and offices.

Is it right for you?

• Choose it when the computer has HDMI and the screen has only VGA.
• It works one way only, from an HDMI source to a VGA display. It will not connect a VGA computer to an HDMI screen.
• VGA carries video only. If you need sound, connect speakers to the computer separately.

Key features

• HDMI to VGA conversion up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz.
• One-piece 1.5 m cable, so there is no separate adapter to lose.
• Micro USB auxiliary power input for HDMI sources that supply too little power on their own.
• Plug and play.

What else you need

A device with a full-size HDMI output and a monitor or projector with a VGA input. Keep a USB port or USB charger nearby for the auxiliary power lead, as some sources need it.

Installation

Set the source output to 1920 x 1080 or lower. If the screen stays blank, connect the Micro USB power lead to a USB port or charger. On a Raspberry Pi, the config.txt file may also need editing.

Before you buy

• One-way converter: HDMI source to VGA display only.
• No audio over VGA. Speakers need a separate connection to the source.
• MacBook Pro with Retina display, smart TV boxes and Raspberry Pi may need the Micro USB power lead connected.