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product_id: 5487424
title: "StarTech.com 1080p 60Hz HDMI to VGA High Speed Display Adapter - Active HDMI to VGA (Male to Female) Video Converter for Laptop/PC/Monitor (HD2VGAE2)"
brand: "startech.com"
price: "R906"
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Star Tech.Com"
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# Ultra-portable, no external power Supports Full HD 1080p @ 60Hz Active HDMI to VGA conversion StarTech.com 1080p 60Hz HDMI to VGA High Speed Display Adapter - Active HDMI to VGA (Male to Female) Video Converter for Laptop/PC/Monitor (HD2VGAE2)

**Brand:** startech.com
**Price:** R906
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔌 Bridge the gap between old and new with flawless HD clarity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com 1080p 60Hz HDMI to VGA High Speed Display Adapter - Active HDMI to VGA (Male to Female) Video Converter for Laptop/PC/Monitor (HD2VGAE2) by startech.com
- **How much does it cost?** R906 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5487424-startech-com-1080p-60hz-hdmi-to-vga-high-speed-display)

## Best For

- startech.com enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech.com brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers or software needed—just connect and go, perfect for on-the-fly setups.
- • **Legacy Tech, Modern Clarity:** Seamlessly connect new HDMI devices to VGA displays without costly upgrades.
- • **Travel-Ready Compact Design:** Lightweight and power-free, fits effortlessly in your laptop bag for IT pros on the move.
- • **Crystal-Clear Full HD Output:** Experience vibrant 1080p resolution at 60Hz for professional-grade presentations and visuals.
- • **Trusted IT Professional Choice:** Backed by 3-year warranty and 24/5 multilingual tech support for peace of mind.

## Overview

The StarTech.com HD2VGAE2 is a high-speed active HDMI to VGA adapter that delivers crisp 1080p video at 60Hz, enabling professionals to connect modern laptops or desktops to legacy VGA monitors or projectors. Designed for portability and ease of use, it requires no external power or drivers, making it ideal for travel and quick setups. Trusted by IT pros, it comes with a 3-year warranty and dedicated technical support, ensuring reliable performance for presentations, multitasking, and legacy display integration.

## Description

A seamless bridge for your visual display needs, the StarTech HD2VGAE2 HDMI to VGA Adapter Converter is the quintessential tool for converting HDMI output from a variety of devices, including laptops, ultrabooks, and desktop computers, to a VGA monitor or projector. This durable and high-quality adapter is designed for users who require a reliable connection for sharing user-generated content such as presentations, videos, and work documents on a larger screen.Crafted for convenience, this easy-to-use, compact adapter ensures that you can enhance your visual experience without the need to invest in an HDMI compatible display. Whether you're looking to project educational content in a classroom setting, showcase business presentations in boardrooms, or expand your workstation, the HD2VGAE2 adapter is engineered to boost your productivity. By extending your computer's desktop onto a secondary monitor, you effectively double your workspace, allowing for more efficient multitasking and workflow management.The adapter's plug-and-play design means there's no need for an external power source, which adds to its portability and ease of use. It supports high-resolution output up to 1080p (1920x1080), ensuring that your high-definition content is transmitted with clarity and precision. This active HDMI to VGA adapter is a testament to StarTech's commitment to providing affordable, high-quality solutions that cater to the diverse needs of users, from professionals to tec

Review: Quality product from a reputable manufacturer - ***APPLICATION*** Wanted to use my Lenovo W530 laptop with my HP MX70 CRT. My gear is vintage and so am I. ***LIKES*** StarTech is a great company - they build quality product that works well and they also have great support. I’ve bought a lot of their products and used their support once to deal with a technical issue - which they handled quickly and effectively. This product is a good representation of what they put out: it is well-designed and engineered, and manufactured to high standards. It’s certainly a practical design, and yet it’s much classier as compared to all the competitors I’ve seen. There was no interference or distortion in the image from the laptop - it was nice and crisp. While gaming there was no significant lag as is often a concern with these VGA interfaces. ***DISLIKES*** I will not take off a star for this, but you oftentimes will pay more - sometimes a LOT more - for their product versus a competitor’s product. The reason I won’t take off a star is all the reasons stated in my likes! 😎 ***TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY?*** Do you need an HDMI to VGA interface? Do you want to buy a quality product from a reputable manufacturer? Then heck yes, BUY IT!
Review: Works For 110KHz CRT Monitor - I have a ViewSonic G220fb CRT, which can get up to 110KHz, and this adapter supports this frequency perfectly. I am now running this monitor at 1920 * 1440 @ 73Hz, and it is great. Hopefully I can get a card that supports interlacing soon, so I'll update this review if I can get that working. As it is now, this adapter should be good to go for PC CRT use up to this frequency, at least. Edit: It seems to be able to do up to about 289 MHz for the dot clock before it gets some weird artifacting. It can do a teensy bit more but I wouldn't advise it. Edit 2: A rev 2 was apparently released, with a slightly improved clock of 297 MHz, so that's nice. I do wish There was one out there which could reach up a bit higher, but this is the best I know of.

## Features

- CONNECT TO LEGACY DISPLAY: Cut upgrading costs by continuing to use legacy equipment; The HDMI (male) to VGA (female) active adapter enables you to connect a newer HDMI based desktop or laptop (like an Ultrabook) to an older VGA monitor or projector
- HIGH QUALITY VIDEO OUTPUT: With support for resolutions up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz (1080p), this IT-grade VGA display converter produces full HD, crystal-clear video output to ensure your picture quality is not compromised
- PERFECT PORTABILITY: Designed with the traveling professional in mind, this ultra lightweight HDMI to VGA adapter doesn't require an external power adapter and fits perfectly in your laptop bag; It's the perfect accessory for the IT pro on the go
- HASSLE-FREE: Supporting a true plug-and-play experience, this black HDMI video adapter offers a quick and easy setup, with no additional software or drivers needed; Ease of use ensures users can connect whether they're traveling, in the office or at home
- THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this HDMI to VGA high speed display adapter is backed for 3-years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BUKO6CW |
| Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25 in HDMI-to-VGA Adapters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (716) |
| Date First Available | January 4, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.24 ounces |
| Item model number | HD2VGAE2 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Product Dimensions | 9.6 x 1.6 x 0.6 inches |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Chromebook, Computer, Desktop PC, Laptop, Monitor, Projector, Ultrabook, Video Device
- **Connector Type:** HDMI
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 9.6 x 1.6 x 0.6 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** personal

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can i use this to connect mu monitor with hdmi to my dell computor that has vga**
A: Concur with John D. HDMI to VGA, NOT VGA to HDMI. VGA outputs on computers do not support the required input of HDMI, you would need to get something like this: http://www.amazon.com/IO-Crest-Convertor-support-SY-ADA31025/dp/B006FILNV6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395794832&sr=8-3&keywords=vga+to+hdmi

**Q: Will audio embedded in the hdmi play out the 1/8 in audio output?**
A: Yes, the VS221HD2VGA will extract and play audio via the 3.5mm jack from an HDMI source. 

Atha, StarTech.com Support

**Q: What is the difference between model hd2vgae2 and model hd2vgae3?**
A: We do not currently carry a "hd2vgae3" model, only the hd2vgae2. Brandon, StarTech.com Support

**Q: Can this work for a PS3?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product from a reputable manufacturer
*by S***O on October 14, 2023*

***APPLICATION*** Wanted to use my Lenovo W530 laptop with my HP MX70 CRT. My gear is vintage and so am I. ***LIKES*** StarTech is a great company - they build quality product that works well and they also have great support. I’ve bought a lot of their products and used their support once to deal with a technical issue - which they handled quickly and effectively. This product is a good representation of what they put out: it is well-designed and engineered, and manufactured to high standards. It’s certainly a practical design, and yet it’s much classier as compared to all the competitors I’ve seen. There was no interference or distortion in the image from the laptop - it was nice and crisp. While gaming there was no significant lag as is often a concern with these VGA interfaces. ***DISLIKES*** I will not take off a star for this, but you oftentimes will pay more - sometimes a LOT more - for their product versus a competitor’s product. The reason I won’t take off a star is all the reasons stated in my likes! 😎 ***TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY?*** Do you need an HDMI to VGA interface? Do you want to buy a quality product from a reputable manufacturer? Then heck yes, BUY IT!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works For 110KHz CRT Monitor
*by A***X on April 12, 2023*

I have a ViewSonic G220fb CRT, which can get up to 110KHz, and this adapter supports this frequency perfectly. I am now running this monitor at 1920 * 1440 @ 73Hz, and it is great. Hopefully I can get a card that supports interlacing soon, so I'll update this review if I can get that working. As it is now, this adapter should be good to go for PC CRT use up to this frequency, at least. Edit: It seems to be able to do up to about 289 MHz for the dot clock before it gets some weird artifacting. It can do a teensy bit more but I wouldn't advise it. Edit 2: A rev 2 was apparently released, with a slightly improved clock of 297 MHz, so that's nice. I do wish There was one out there which could reach up a bit higher, but this is the best I know of.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good option for a CRT monitor for devices without DisplayPort output, but not perfect
*by E***E on June 17, 2025*

This is a pretty good VGA adapter, however it is not capable of doing higher bandwidth than 1600x1200@60Hz or 1920x1080@60Hz. It works quite well for my RetroTink 2x and PS3 at 1080p, but if plan on using it with a computer I strongly recommend getting the StarTech DP2VGAHD20 as it can do significantly higher bandwidths and produces a cleaner picture. This also does not work directly with the PS4 as it doesn't output enough voltage to the HDMI port, however I fixed this quite easily by simply using a powered HDMI splitter. A powered switch or anything else that passes through the signal with its own power supply should also work fine. Pros: - Switches resolutions quickly with no distortion - No major noise in the image - Doesn't cut out while using it, even with low power devices like the RetroTink 2x - "Zero" lag, duck hunt can be played - Working at the following resolutions: - 1600x1200@60Hz - 1200x900@100Hz - 1024x768@115Hz Cons: - Some resolutions are blurrier than my native output - Gets a bit funky and cuts out sometimes when switching - Non-powered so doesn't work with devices like the PS4 that don't provide much power to the 5V pins - Not working resolutions: (all of which are compatible with a GPU with VGA out) - 1920x1440@60Hz - 1600x1200@75Hz - 512x480@60Hz (Good for SNES emulation)

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