This category covers audio and video cables and adapters for connecting monitors, projectors, displays and conferencing equipment to computers. Our range includes over 150 models with HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, USB-C and 3.5 mm connectors. Most come from StarTech.com, alongside DIGITUS, Logitech and LINDY.
How to choose an audio or video cable or adapter
Connector types. Start by checking which video outputs your computer has and which input your display uses. Our range includes combinations of DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, USB-C, VGA, 3.5 mm and 2 x RCA. With adapters, direction matters too: a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter will not necessarily work the other way round.
Plug or socket. Most cables have a male plug at both ends. If you need to extend an existing connection or plug a cable into a socket, choose a male/female version. We stock some of these as well.
Length. Cables in our range run from 0.3 m to 5 m, with 1 m, 2 m and 3 m among the most frequent. Buy what you need without too much slack: the longer the cable, the greater the risk of signal loss at high resolutions.
Standard and resolution. HDMI and DisplayPort versions differ in bandwidth, so 4K at a high refresh rate needs a cable and adapter that support it. Check the supported resolution in the product details rather than relying on connector names alone.
Connector shape. Most models have straight plugs, but angled ones are available too. They help when a device sits right against a wall or a screen is mounted on a bracket.
Brands in our range
- StarTech.com: a Canadian company known for a huge number of connectivity cables, adapters and converters, which makes it the easiest place to find a less common connector combination.
- DIGITUS and LINDY: both specialise in cables and connection accessories used in offices, server rooms and meeting rooms.
- Logitech, Huddly, Yealink and HP Poly: known for conferencing cameras, headsets and room systems, and their cables and adapters are meant for connecting that kind of equipment.
- j5create: a maker associated with USB-C adapters and docking stations for laptops.
- Barco: a Belgian company known for presentation and wireless content sharing systems in meeting rooms.
Also in our range: Lenovo and Innovaphone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I connect an HDMI device to a DisplayPort screen?
Yes, there are adapters and cables made for this, but their direction matters. Some carry the signal only from DisplayPort to HDMI or only the other way round, so check which device is the source and which is the display before buying.
What length of video cable do I need?
Choose a length that connects your devices without strain, most often 1 m, 2 m or 3 m. Shorter cables such as 0.3 m suit adapters and connections behind a monitor. For long runs with 4K video, pick a cable designed for it.
What is the difference between DVI-D and HDMI?
DVI-D normally carries digital video only, while HDMI carries video and audio over a single cable. If a display has a DVI-D input and the computer has an HDMI output, a suitable cable or adapter will work, but sound has to be connected separately.
Will a USB-C adapter send video to a display?
Only if the computer's USB-C port supports video output, for example through DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt. Not every USB-C port can do this, so check the device specification first.
