AddOn DP2VGAA-5PK 5-Pack DisplayPort 1. 2 Male to VGA Female Active Adapter Cable - 7. 9" (200 mm) Black - Supports 1920 x 1080 Resolution
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This adapter cable features a DisplayPort 1.2 male connector on one end and a standard HD-15 (VGA) female port on the other, facilitating direct connections from DisplayPort-equipped computers, laptops, or graphics cards to VGA-input displays. The active conversion circuitry ensures stable signal transmission, supporting Full HD 1920x1080 resolution without signal degradation or compatibility issues.
The cable's 7.9-inch (200 mm) length provides sufficient reach for most desktop setups while maintaining a tidy workspace. Its black color blends discreetly with most office and AV equipment. The active design handles the digital-to-analog conversion required for DisplayPort to VGA connectivity, making it a practical solution for extending the lifespan of existing VGA monitors in modern digital environments.
This section brings together practical product details such as Cable Type, Cable Length, Connector Type on First End, Color Family, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The AddOn DP2VGAA-5PK adapter pack delivers several distinct benefits for users managing mixed-interface AV setups. Its active conversion technology ensures reliable performance at 1920x1080 resolution, providing crisp video quality for business presentations, training sessions, and digital displays.
Bulk Value Pack
The 5-pack configuration offers cost-effective scalability for equipping multiple workstations, classrooms, or conference rooms with consistent adapter solutions, reducing per-unit costs and simplifying procurement.
- Ideal for IT deployments
- Reduces inventory management
- Uniform performance across units
Legacy Compatibility
Enables continued use of VGA monitors and projectors with modern DisplayPort sources, protecting investments in existing display hardware while upgrading source devices.
- Extends equipment lifespan
- Reduces e-waste
- Simplifies technology transitions
Deployment / Use Cases
These adapter cables are particularly valuable in environments where display interfaces vary across equipment generations. Corporate offices can use them to connect newer laptops with DisplayPort outputs to older conference room projectors or auxiliary monitors with VGA inputs, ensuring meeting presentations run smoothly without hardware conflicts.
Educational institutions benefit from deploying these adapters in computer labs and classrooms where mixed-interface displays are common. IT support teams can keep several on hand for quick troubleshooting when users encounter connectivity issues between modern computers and legacy monitors. The 5-pack format makes them practical for AV integrators managing multiple installation sites or for businesses standardizing adapter supplies across departments.
Business & Office Use
Connect DisplayPort-equipped desktops or docking stations to VGA monitors in multi-monitor setups, or interface laptops with older projectors during presentations and training sessions.
Education & Training Environments
Equip computer labs and classrooms with reliable adapters for connecting modern instructional computers to existing VGA displays, ensuring consistent audiovisual support for teaching and demonstrations.
Highlights
- 5-pack of DisplayPort 1.2 male to VGA female active adapter cables
- Supports resolutions up to 1920x1080 for clear Full HD video
- Active conversion technology ensures stable signal transmission
- 7.9-inch (200 mm) cable length for tidy desktop setups
- Black color blends discreetly with office and AV equipment
- Enables connectivity between modern DisplayPort sources and legacy VGA displays
- Ideal for business, education, and professional AV environments
- Backed by a 3-year limited warranty for added reliability
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AddOn |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DP2VGAA-5PK |
| Brand Name | AddOn |
| Product Model | DP2VGAA-5PK |
| Product Name | Bulk 5 Pack Displayport to VGA Active Converter Cable - M/F |
| Packaged Quantity | 5 |
| Package Type | Bulk |
| Product Type | Video Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | DisplayPort/VGA |
| Cable Length | 7.9" (200 mm) |
| Connector Type on First End | DisplayPort Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x DisplayPort Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | HD-15 - Female |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x 15-pin HD-15 - Female |
| Device Supported | Video Device,Monitor |
| Supported Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Features | Active |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
FAQ
What devices are compatible with this DisplayPort to VGA adapter?
This adapter connects devices with DisplayPort 1.2 male outputs—such as modern laptops, desktops, and graphics cards—to displays with VGA female inputs, including older monitors, projectors, and some TVs. It supports video devices and monitors specifically, making it suitable for office, educational, and presentation environments where mixed interface equipment is common.
What resolution does this adapter support?
The AddOn DP2VGAA-5PK adapter supports resolutions up to 1920x1080 (Full HD). This ensures clear video quality for most business and presentation needs, including slideshows, videos, and general computing tasks. The active conversion technology maintains signal integrity at this resolution across the cable's 7.9-inch length.
Is this an active or passive adapter, and why does it matter?
This is an active adapter, as indicated in its features. Active adapters include circuitry to convert the digital DisplayPort signal to analog VGA, which is necessary because VGA is an analog interface. This ensures reliable compatibility and stable performance at supported resolutions, unlike passive adapters which may not work properly with certain source devices or resolutions.
How long is each cable in the 5-pack?
Each cable measures 7.9 inches (200 mm) in length. This compact size provides sufficient reach for most desktop connections between computers and displays while minimizing cable clutter. It's ideal for tidy workspace setups where excess cable length isn't needed, such as directly connected devices on the same desk or in rack-mounted configurations.
What warranty comes with this product?
The AddOn DP2VGAA-5PK comes with a 3-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, providing added confidence for business and institutional purchases. It reflects the product's durability and reliability for professional environments where consistent performance is essential.
Why choose a 5-pack of these adapters instead of buying single units?
The 5-pack offers better value per unit and simplifies procurement for deployments requiring multiple adapters. It's ideal for IT departments equipping multiple workstations, schools outfitting classrooms, or businesses standardizing adapter supplies across locations. Buying in bulk reduces per-unit cost, ensures consistency, and minimizes inventory management compared to purchasing individual adapters separately.
What resolution or display format is specified?
It features a display specification of 1920 x 1080, giving you clear visuals for work and media use.
What refresh rate or brightness details are available?
Display-oriented products are best judged through screen, connectivity, and installation specifications. Those facts help buyers confirm visual fit, mounting flexibility, and deployment suitability more clearly than generic summary text.
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