Monitors and projectors don't always share the same inputs. A laptop with HDMI may need to reach a VGA-only projector in a meeting room, or an AV cart may need to send one 4K source to several displays. The four products here split into two jobs: converting HDMI to VGA and carrying or splitting HDMI. Listed prices run from $5.99 to $85.54. Here's how to choose before you buy.
Quick take
For a compact, low-cost HDMI-to-VGA conversion, the ONN adapter is the straightforward adapter choice. If you'd rather have the conversion chip built into a short cable, the Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable handles that. For a long-distance 4K run, the Monoprice 4K High Speed HDMI Cable is the only listed cable with a 15-meter length and optical fiber construction. And when one source needs to feed four displays, the onn. 4-Port 4K HDMI Splitter provides a 1:4 split-with a used condition noted.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| ONN HDMI to VGA Adapter | USD 5.99 | |
| onn. 4-Port 4K HDMI Splitter | USD 7.99 | |
| Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable | USD 16.99 | |
| Monoprice 4K High Speed HDMI Cable | USD 85.54 |
Decision matrix
| Product | Choose it for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| ONN HDMI to VGA Adapter | A simple adapter between an HDMI source and a VGA display | Female VGA/SVGA connector, adapter form |
| Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable | A short cable with the converter built in | Male VGA plug; not bidirectional |
| Monoprice 4K High Speed HDMI Cable | A long HDMI link across a room | 15-meter optical fiber cable |
| onn. 4-Port 4K HDMI Splitter | Sending one HDMI source to four monitors or projectors | Outputs are HDMI |
Product notes
ONN HDMI to VGA Adapter
The ONN adapter is the simplest way to get an HDMI source into a VGA display without adding a cable run. It has an HDMI connector on one end and a VGA/SVGA D-Sub female connector on the other, and it's listed as new with model number 1725A. It is suited for laptops, PCs, monitors, projectors, and other VGA devices. Because the VGA connector is female, the physical connection style is different from the male VGA plug on the Compact cable. If you need a fixed male plug that pushes straight into the display, this adapter won't match that layout.
Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable
The Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable is the short-length option that includes its own cabling. Its built-in conversion chip turns HDMI signals into VGA signals, and the 3-foot length keeps the hookup tidy next to a monitor or projector. It is listed as new with a 1:1 connection split and a male VGA/SVGA D-Sub connector. It is a one-way HDMI-to-VGA converter, not a bi-directional converter, so it works only from HDMI to VGA, not in reverse. That makes it a good fit for a laptop or PC that needs to drive a VGA display directly.
Monoprice 4K High Speed HDMI Cable
The Monoprice cable is the only product here that is purely an HDMI cable, and it is the one built for distance. This 15-meter cable uses optical fiber instead of copper for high-speed signal transmission, with 4K@60Hz HDR support. That makes it the product to consider when the monitor or projector sits far from the source and a standard copper cable would be impractical. The trade-off is the 15-meter length itself: if your source and display are close together, the extra cable is unnecessary. It's listed as new.
onn. 4-Port 4K HDMI Splitter
The onn. splitter is the only product in this group built to send one HDMI source to multiple displays. It supports a 1:4 connection split and has HDMI audio/video outputs, with 4K support and universal compatibility. For a small meeting room or a demo setup where one media player or PC feeds four monitors or projectors at the same time, this is the product that handles that distribution. The condition is noted as used, which is worth weighing against the other three products that are listed as new. All output connections are HDMI, so every display in the chain needs an HDMI input.
Final recommendation by use case
For a direct adapter between an HDMI device and a VGA monitor, choose the ONN adapter. If you prefer the converter built into a short cable, the Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable is the one to take. For a long HDMI run to a 4K display, the Monoprice 4K High Speed HDMI Cable is the product to consider. And if the goal is to duplicate one HDMI source to four screens, the onn. 4-Port 4K HDMI Splitter is the splitter to use.
