HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, Thunderbolt - Video Port Comparison

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[@REXXSEVEN]

It would make sense if the DisplayPort cable configuration is used in those restaurants and fast food chains where they have the menus displayed on multiple LCD screens that are alongside each other. Sometimes you see 4 and 5 screens in a row next to each other. So it would make sense to use DisplayPort for the cable setup rather than individual video cables. Seems like that setup would use a lot less wiring and a lot less internal Hardware on the video source equipment.

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if i have high end graphics card like NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 1070Ti with 8GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory, which cable should i use to get best performance out of my Computer Moniter ? Thank you in advance

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Awesome!!! if possible please explain different type of USB ports. Thank you once again for awesome knowledge sharing.

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[@playfulsteps9249]

USB versions are identifiable by their color inside the connector. White is 1.0, black is 2.0, dark blue 3.0, light blue 4.0, all with successive and higher data rates.

[@playfulsteps9249]

Make sure you match the colors to the right ports as some computers may have different versions for backwards compatibility.

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[@stephensnell5707]

Actually the modern connectors are stronger and more durable than what the extinct VGA connector would ever be

[@Bippy55]

@@stephensnell5707 Hi Stephen... Thanks for your comment. I do hope today's connectors are more durable and are seated to stay. Yet allow easy removal when changing TVs and the like. Perhaps I have to admit that I still remember the locking screws to the left and right of older computer connectors. But tech marches on. Thanks again.

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Great video !! Clear vocalisation at a reasonable pace. Clear pictures and a great explanation of alternatives. Many thanks !

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first time I've heard a proper distinction between HDMI and DisplayPort! 👏👏👏

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Great video as always! Just small notice, VGA also have a locking-in-place mechanism, which are 2 screws

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DVI as well :)

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Too bad, VGA is obsolete.

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im a IT guy / computer guy / network engineer for over 20 years and I even learned little tid bits from your videos, amazing throughness and easy break down great work! (USB type C on the video cards on one end, to a display port really blew my mind when I saw that. Turns the old idea of USB ports aren't used for video on its head.. (always wondered why they would put a USB type C on a video card, then I saw all the adapters and my mind was blown. I imagine in the future video cards could have half a dozen usb type C ports on it and you just buy a cable for what you need, thats pretty cool stuff. Welcome to dongle world I guess. (as Apple laptops are now known for).

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[@bitaranto546]

GR8 Video, thank you. Just two things you should have mentioned for DisplayPort daisy chaining: For daisy chaining via DisplayPort all monitors (except the last one inside the chain) must have a DisplayPort output interface, in addition display port version 1.2 is required for daisy chaining.

[@EmmaDee]

[BIT]aranto I sure could use a simple, friendly set up of three monitors. I have three brand new 24” Dell Monitors, the Dell Doc WD15 and it’s confusing to me to hook up yet I guess simple for others. I’m an at home worker and wanted most efficient way to do this.

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[@fairyball3929]

Note: VGA is a graphics mode/graphics standard. There are other names for a VGA connector, such as HD-15.

[@Axyo0]

Technically he should have said D-Sub since that's what the plug is called

[@BD-xf8ym]

@@Axyo0 So that's why my display used to say D-Sub when it turned on

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I never knew HDMI had so many versions. Great video! Really enjoying your channel.

[@krane15]

Which is part of the conspiracy and confusion. Unless they all match on all your equipment your best speed (picture resolution/frequency) will only be as fast as the component with the slower generation. In other words, your new HDMI 2.1 device will only display HDMI 1.4 quality.

[@ryans413]

HDMI only has to versions 1.4 or 2.1 there where many cables in the beginning that offers different speeds like 2gb 3gb 6gb. Different bandwidths but all the cables were still 1.4 compatible with all other devices. Like the guy said HDMI 1.4 can do up to 4K at 30hz. It’s confusing but all HDMI cables now can do 4K 30hz they are all made the same and of you buy a cable that’s 2.1 then you can do 4K 60hz

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Brilliant! I wanted to add an extra monitor to my desktop and was so confused how but all good now. So clear and concise information. Thank you!

[@jensschroder8214]

With VGA they were happy to have a common standard. Before that there were 9 pin, 23 pin and different assignments. DVI-A can easily be connected to VGA. DVI-D can easily be connected to HDMI. DVI Duallink is obsolete. Like DVI, HDMI only uses one link, but is faster, so higher resolutions can be displayed. This is why there is no HDMI dual link connector, even if this was planned, but canceled. Dispalyport can often simply be connected to HDMI to connect a monitor. Most devices automatically switch between DVI-D, HDMI and Displayport. Displayport can also transmit data like Firewire or USB.

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Thank you! I appreciate this concise explanation of each cable!!!

[@arnislacis9064]

I still use VGA on my computer, even HDMI and DisplayPort outputs are available on my MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB. I have two old Dell 1707FPVt running using VGA cables, and 1st monitor is connected using DVI-I to VGA Adapter and 2nd is connected using DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. For those old monitors using DVI vs VGA, there is no visible difference. Using HDMI and/or DisplayPort for monitors makes sense if using gaming monitor (1080p 144 or 240Hz) or 1440p and 2160p monitor. Anything other than 1080p 60Hz or lower, VGA and DVI-D single link is enough for most uses. Anyway, thanks for well made animated video.

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To be honest i was keeping up with all tech things until i got my diplom, since then work was my life. my friend just put togeather a monster PC for my Clinic and i just saw 4x DP outputs .. and no HDMI outputs, i was like whaaat is that ? lol. now thx to you detailed explanation i know i need a new monitor and couple of adapters . keep up the good work man.

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Skipped hdmi 2.0 version . But still very good video informative Thanks

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Thanks for that I need to buy another hdmi cable because I need a slightly longer one. After looking on Amazon today I couldn't understand the difference between them. This has cleared it up.

[@laytonondrias1959]

What about response times? Does thunderbolt 3 or hdmi or display port give less latency?

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

current day, no type of display port adds more than 1-2ms of latency. though buying a cheap chinese TV will.

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Every day learning something. With a display port we can connect several monitors to the same port, but I guess having all the same image? mirrored? Great video! thanks

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[@simonbosch4300]

I remember reading somewhere that the HDMI has the capability of Audio Return Channel (ARC) as compared to Display Port, whereas the latter has the capability of supporting multiple displays in daisychain connection but not the former. Is this still true for the latest version of both standards?

[@AdmiralBison]

good points, I've never seen HDMI being daisy chained before. I think it kind of becomes moot when USB-C thunderbolt and USB-C 4.0 can daisy chain, and way more capable than either HDMI or Display port alone.

[@AdmiralBison]

@@Jakef100f What do you mean? It's already the standard on all modern Macbooks. Also USB 4.0 on USB-C looks to have the same capabilities. "Never" is not a good word when we know that technology advances.

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@@Jakef100f They do. Some of Dell's XPS thin laptops use it, and there are docking stations that used thunderbolt. you can see it by the little lighting sign.

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@@Jakef100f thudnerbolt requires royalty payment to intel

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Many thanks for Your clear Demonstration Sir. I was Looking to Connect 3 Monitors and You Solved the Problem by explaining the Display Port.!!

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I love how clearly you're presenting the content! Have you also worked as a trainer or instructor?

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Thanks. I have not.

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[@genrabbit9995]

Notice that Thunderbolt is an proprietary Intel technology, so don't expect it on AMD. Althought you can buy plugin cards with it.

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It biggest limitation. But at least the rest of the community can enjoy it. When it was first released, Mac (Apple co-developed it) had exclusive right to it for the first few years.

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Thank you for this amazing informative video. Didn't know much about port but your video helped. 👍

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This is the best ever. Thanks very very much for this but please I will like you to ask questions after each videos,just to know what we have learned. Thanks

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Thank you so much I learned so much more with your videos when you gave information about what VGA stands for and all the ports you so beautifully other displayed with your video. 😊🙏 🌟🔥

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I think the of the best is DisplayPort you get what others doesn't give you, is the best of the best for monitors. I was doing gradually the update and the last that I have is the DisplayPort is amazing!

[@JJFlores197]

I work in school tech support and regularly have to deal with video connections. Its a bit annoying as we haven't standardized our connections. We have a mix of VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort and in some rare cases, DVI. Our main technology are: VGA-only projectors, HDMI/VGA projectors, and SMART/SHARP displays that support HDMI. It is fun walking into a classroom not knowing exactly how the computer station is connected to the display/projector. We usually have video adapters to convert between different connections, but it still a pain dealing with all that stuff.

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simple yet clear presentation

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Great video! This kind of adapter is really convenient to solve the problem of conversion. Not long ago I bought a renhotecic brand adapter to convert video, it works very well and is very convenient. You can prepare one if you need it.

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Excellent presentation. Thank you for sharing. Thorough ands very informative.

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Very useful, clear and comprehensive

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Excellent slow speaking and clarity! Best simple explanation I have found!

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Thank you

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wow great video i learned a lot about techolochloachy.

[@glaura1581]

Thanks for a wonderful detailed video, certainly it is helpful for me. In addition,As HDMI connectors, the connection speed is faster than VGA, sales is not as follows.but someone wants to buy MMCX connectors, i think maybe he can buy elecbee MMCX connectors, there are also many other products like IC series.

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Good channel taught a lot knowledge, thanks

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Easy to understand,loved it.

[@maximreznikov128]

Now I understand why I could not get the QHD resolution on my monitor using DVI cable :( Thank you evry much for the video

[@shikhanshu]

i had no idea about the daisy chainability of displayport!! its amazing!

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It is.

[@l0ad1ng55]

5:50 THANKS MAN, NOW I CAN USE MY SECOND MONITOR

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Very clear explanation, only thing I missing is oor the cables are one way or two signals,.....

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[@Aidenblox]

i use dvi in 2020 @ 144hz, still amazing!

[@gming8225]

i still use vga at my 1080p monitor, fear me.

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Very clear easy to follow lecturer

[@jewellspumping1265]

Thanks for the info, I remember s-video being pretty common for a time, surprised it didn't get a mention.

[@stephensnell5707]

S-Video is not really used no more it is pratically obsolete and will never be back anytme soon

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Dont understand downvotes on this vid. Everything was good.