GANA USB to HDMI Adapter, USB to HDMI Adapter, USB 3.0/2.0
GANA USB to HDMI Adapter, USB to HDMI Adapter, USB 3.0/2.0 to HDMI Audio Video Adapter, HD 1080P Video Graphics Cable Converter for PC, Laptop, HDTV TV, Compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7-Black
I use this to go from an old PC to a drawing tablet monitor and it works, which is actually a bit unexpected given that it is more than a simple monitor.
I use this to go from an old PC to a drawing tablet monitor and it works, which is actually a bit unexpected given that it is more than a simple monitor.
I have an older desktop computer and needed a VGA to HDMI converter and I couldn't have the simple connection I needed the box style like this to actually convert. it works perfectly and was easy to install.
I have an older desktop computer and needed a VGA to HDMI converter and I couldn’t have the simple connection I needed the box style like this to actually convert. it works perfectly and was easy to install.
For $11 I guess I didn't expect much, but it started to pitter out in November before finally giving up the ghost in late December. Would unplug and replug the power cable and it would work for a while (few days), but wasn't worth the trouble to take apart. For the price I guess it lasted long enough. With regard to the product, it lacks an "on" light to let you know that it has power. Also lacks a light to show that it is receiving input signal and sending output signal. Would also be nice to use USB C plug for power instead of USB mini B. It came with the cable so not a big deal. Again it was $11, so not expecting high tech, just something to go from VGA to HDMI. Video quality was ok, but there was some change in the picture size. Using on a surveillance system, so wasn't a big deal. I guess I would recommend, but only if it's not something important and you don't need high quality video. Although going from VGA to HDMI I'm not sure I expected a lot. Hope this helps.
For $11 I guess I didn’t expect much, but it started to pitter out in November before finally giving up the ghost in late December. Would unplug and replug the power cable and it would work for a while (few days), but wasn’t worth the trouble to take apart. For the price I guess it lasted long enough. With regard to the product, it lacks an “on” light to let you know that it has power. Also lacks a light to show that it is receiving input signal and sending output signal. Would also be nice to use USB C plug for power instead of USB mini B. It came with the cable so not a big deal. Again it was $11, so not expecting high tech, just something to go from VGA to HDMI. Video quality was ok, but there was some change in the picture size. Using on a surveillance system, so wasn’t a big deal. I guess I would recommend, but only if it’s not something important and you don’t need high quality video. Although going from VGA to HDMI I’m not sure I expected a lot. Hope this helps.
Inexpensive but EFFECTIVE Plug-n-Play!
Three is no need to spend more money! This gets the job done, enabling me to view my (VGA-cable) Security cameras on my TV screen, via the HDMI port.
The image quality is excellent.
I got this because almost all servers still have a VGA only output for video. I was putting together a portable "pack" that I can use for on-site server work. I got a 15.6" slim portable LCD, and this device. That's really all you need. The device comes with the power adapter and USB cable to power the device. Can't complain at this price. Works fine.
I got this because almost all servers still have a VGA only output for video. I was putting together a portable “pack” that I can use for on-site server work. I got a 15.6″ slim portable LCD, and this device. That’s really all you need. The device comes with the power adapter and USB cable to power the device. Can’t complain at this price. Works fine.
The unit does it's job admirably. The one drawback is that the directions for hook up are missing when it comes to the need for the power cable to be used. It was in the package but no mention of it at all in the directions. We had to figure it out on our own. Once installed completely, the unit converts the medium perfectly and flawlessly.
The unit does it’s job admirably. The one drawback is that the directions for hook up are missing when it comes to the need for the power cable to be used. It was in the package but no mention of it at all in the directions. We had to figure it out on our own. Once installed completely, the unit converts the medium perfectly and flawlessly.
Was able to connect an old laptop via the DB15 connector and send the signal to HDMI input on the TV, without any hassle. Very easy to setup, you need a spare USB jack to supply power to the unit. A USB power cable and 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable were supplied.
Was able to connect an old laptop via the DB15 connector and send the signal to HDMI input on the TV, without any hassle. Very easy to setup, you need a spare USB jack to supply power to the unit. A USB power cable and 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable were supplied.
I have used this device on an older pc laptop to extend the screen to a plasma TV and it works great. And I am using it from an older pc desktop into a older 42 inch Philips TV and it works great there too. And the price it can't be beat. I tried using a 'newer' Vention vga to hdmi adapter on the 42 inch Philips and I could not get it to display the correct resolution...even though my screen display said 1920X1080 the picture did not fill out the entire screen. No compariso
I have used this device on an older pc laptop to extend the screen to a plasma TV and it works great. And I am using it from an older pc desktop into a older 42 inch Philips TV and it works great there too. And the price it can’t be beat. I tried using a ‘newer’ Vention vga to hdmi adapter on the 42 inch Philips and I could not get it to display the correct resolution…even though my screen display said 1920X1080 the picture did not fill out the entire screen. No compariso
Was having issues with the default IPMI VGA-out to an old Dell VGA monitor not working on a Gigabyte MZ32-AR0 server motherboard. Gave this cheap and cheerful adaptor a punt and works a charm, now can plug the VGA IPMI out to any modern HDMI monitor and shows bios screen on boot!. Highly recommend great price considering its function.
Was having issues with the default IPMI VGA-out to an old Dell VGA monitor not working on a Gigabyte MZ32-AR0 server motherboard. Gave this cheap and cheerful adaptor a punt and works a charm, now can plug the VGA IPMI out to any modern HDMI monitor and shows bios screen on boot!. Highly recommend great price considering its function.
This is the second adapter I have bought because they are good at what they do. Bought a new 24 inch TV that advertised that it could be used as a monitor. Alas, my old computer has a VGA plug and the TV/monitor has HDMI input. This little adapter does the job and I enjoy my 24 inch monitor. Why two? worked so well that I added my second computer to the 24 inch monitor.
This is the second adapter I have bought because they are good at what they do. Bought a new 24 inch TV that advertised that it could be used as a monitor. Alas, my old computer has a VGA plug and the TV/monitor has HDMI input. This little adapter does the job and I enjoy my 24 inch monitor. Why two? worked so well that I added my second computer to the 24 inch monitor.
If you’re buying this to use an old computer on TV it works great if you have a VGA adapter in your machine set to no more than 60Hz refresh in your OS of choice. If you boot to DOS to play old school DOS games, it can’t handle the low resolution and displays a black screen – doesn’t “see” a signal ro upconvert. I’m a little disappointed, but if you just want it to display an OS screen on the TV or play games from within an OS without dropping to a DOS window, it’s great value for money
I really only write 1 star and 5 star reviews as those are the ones I read and rely on. I first purchased CABLEDECONN 4-in-1 DVI to HDMI VGA DVI Adapter Multi-Function Active DVI 24+1 Cable with Micro USB Audio 3.5mm Jack and could not get it to work (video worked but the sound did not work) or better said the device did not work. It had a DVI connection which is a newer connection. I had to return it. I then purchased this device which uses VGA an older connection and it worked as designed. Lets see how long it will last, today is day one. Strangely the VGA connection produced a good picture on my 65" TV. Sometimes old technology (e.g. VGA) just works better like line landline phones that always work but 40 years later my cell phone still drops the line and hundreds of robo calls I get can't be stopped!
I really only write 1 star and 5 star reviews as those are the ones I read and rely on. I first purchased CABLEDECONN 4-in-1 DVI to HDMI VGA DVI Adapter Multi-Function Active DVI 24+1 Cable with Micro USB Audio 3.5mm Jack and could not get it to work (video worked but the sound did not work) or better said the device did not work. It had a DVI connection which is a newer connection. I had to return it. I then purchased this device which uses VGA an older connection and it worked as designed. Lets see how long it will last, today is day one. Strangely the VGA connection produced a good picture on my 65″ TV. Sometimes old technology (e.g. VGA) just works better like line landline phones that always work but 40 years later my cell phone still drops the line and hundreds of robo calls I get can’t be stopped!
i have an old work laptop with a displayport and vga video output. i wanted to hook up two external display monitors but they were digital only inputs. the displayport was fine for my 1440p monito, but in order to make the connection between the laptop vga output to hdmi 1080p monitor i needed this usb powered adaptor (a passive unpowered adaptor did not work for me). When i went to install the adaptor i realized my old a$$ work laptop didnt have any free usb ports for power as i was already using an external keyboard and wireless mouse.... so i plugged the adaptor usb into my personal cpu tower and it worked! the usb power just needs a power source and doesnt need to go into the vga output device. i must admit i was a but skeptical about the cheap price since a simple passive adaptor that i tried from staples was $40, but it was worth the risk and it all worked plug in play with no hassles.
i have an old work laptop with a displayport and vga video output. i wanted to hook up two external display monitors but they were digital only inputs. the displayport was fine for my 1440p monito, but in order to make the connection between the laptop vga output to hdmi 1080p monitor i needed this usb powered adaptor (a passive unpowered adaptor did not work for me). When i went to install the adaptor i realized my old a$$ work laptop didnt have any free usb ports for power as i was already using an external keyboard and wireless mouse…. so i plugged the adaptor usb into my personal cpu tower and it worked! the usb power just needs a power source and doesnt need to go into the vga output device. i must admit i was a but skeptical about the cheap price since a simple passive adaptor that i tried from staples was $40, but it was worth the risk and it all worked plug in play with no hassles.
Perfect! Plug and Play, no issues!
Plugged my old laptop VGA into this box. It came with an audio cable and USB cable which I plugged into my laptop and also into the box and then I connected the HDMI out from the box to my TV. No issues! Picture came up immediately as a 2nd monitor and correctly displayed 1080p. No audio/video de-sync. Sound is actually very crisp and clear. No issues with picture.
Would recommend to anyone who wants to connect an old VGA only laptop to their newer HDMI only TV.
Works PERFECTLY On LINUX!
There is someone else who wrote a review on this directed at Linux users, and that is actually the reason I bought this thing. I am running on Linux Mint. I love every version from v18.0 forward. They’re all really great! Other than being very tricky to get Windows Games running on it, sometimes Linux will have difficulty with some types of hardware. Graphics hardware can be particularly problematic in some instances. So it is always good to know in advance that a piece of graphics hardware is going to work on Linux, before buying it and finding out the hard way that it doesn’t.
At first, I had bought a VGA 2 HDMI converter with audio support, but it was terrible! While the video aspect worked fine, not only did the audio aspect not work at all, but it sent high pitched annoying sounds through the speakers. So I decided to try one without audio, which didn’t work, period! No video, no nothing! You may as well give it to your cats to play with. So after those two fails, my search resumed and I came across this one. Seeing as a Linux user had reported zero problems and everything working perfectly, I rolled the dice and won with this!
The other person did mention one minor caveat that I will reiterate and add onto. The user “A.H.” mentioned “1024×768 was the only resolution available” despite the fact that the computer they had plugged into it “was older but supported 1080P”. This has been true for me for both the first adapter that I mentioned earlier in this review, as well as this one that I am writing about now.
There is however one work-around that though it will not raise the resolution, it will restore the display from square-looking to wide screen.
If you have a monitor or TV that has a function called “PIX” or “PIX SHAPE”, this does the equivalent for the output display as “scale” does for desktop wallpaper. In short: it allows the display to fill your entire screen, regardless of what the size or dimensions or quality level of the original source actually is.
In closing: I highly recommend this product to any Linux user who is retro-fitting an older PC to function with more modern capabilities.
This was a good solution for my wife who found herself needing to teach online during COVID. Her Lenovo laptop is small and a little on the older side. The size made it difficult for her to see students and share content at the same time. The computer has a VGA out to hook up a 2nd monitor, projector, etc., but we don't own an extra monitor. We do, however own a 32" Roku TV that was sitting in an extra bedroom not being used very much. This VGA to HDMI converter allowed her to use the TV as a second monitor. Hookup was easy and instantaneous. Just had to go into the computer prefs and set it as an extension of the desktop and not mirror so she is able to keep the kids on one screen at all times while sharing content in another window. BTW - device requires USB power. We just plugged it into an extra charger we had.
This was a good solution for my wife who found herself needing to teach online during COVID. Her Lenovo laptop is small and a little on the older side. The size made it difficult for her to see students and share content at the same time. The computer has a VGA out to hook up a 2nd monitor, projector, etc., but we don’t own an extra monitor. We do, however own a 32″ Roku TV that was sitting in an extra bedroom not being used very much. This VGA to HDMI converter allowed her to use the TV as a second monitor. Hookup was easy and instantaneous. Just had to go into the computer prefs and set it as an extension of the desktop and not mirror so she is able to keep the kids on one screen at all times while sharing content in another window. BTW – device requires USB power. We just plugged it into an extra charger we had.
Used this adapter for a latitude E5450 laptop that will not recognize monitors via its HDMI port. The laptop will only recognize monitors via its VGA port; this adapter allowed me to connect to a VIZIO 32" television and use it as a primary monitor as well as pipe sound through its speakers from the computer. I had started a return and was frustrated because I couldn't get it to work. I had rebooted the computer, cross checked cables, etc. What worked for me was unplugging the power supply USB cable from the adapter and then plugging the power back in...all worked perfectly afterwards. There are not instructions, only specifications and a packing list included so I thought adding the connection order might help. It appeared that powering on the adapter last was the fix for me. I recommend that GANA update its spec sheet to include connection instructions and perhaps troubleshooting steps...other than that aspect, it's a great product.
Used this adapter for a latitude E5450 laptop that will not recognize monitors via its HDMI port. The laptop will only recognize monitors via its VGA port; this adapter allowed me to connect to a VIZIO 32″ television and use it as a primary monitor as well as pipe sound through its speakers from the computer. I had started a return and was frustrated because I couldn’t get it to work. I had rebooted the computer, cross checked cables, etc. What worked for me was unplugging the power supply USB cable from the adapter and then plugging the power back in…all worked perfectly afterwards. There are not instructions, only specifications and a packing list included so I thought adding the connection order might help. It appeared that powering on the adapter last was the fix for me. I recommend that GANA update its spec sheet to include connection instructions and perhaps troubleshooting steps…other than that aspect, it’s a great product.
For my test bench I have a little KVM switch to hook up multiple computers to 1 monitor + mouse/keyboard. When the old monitor died, the one I replaced it with did not have a VGA port. 99% of the VGA to HDMI cables/adapters here on Amz work in the wrong direction for my needs. Those are designed to hook up a newer device (like a laptop) to an older monitor (with VGA). And all of them are one-direction, don’t work in “reverse”.
This little device is designed to work this way. The input is the VGA port (which I hooked up to my KVM with a VGA-VGA cable we all have laying around in our closets) from the KVM, to an HDMI cable which goes to HDMI input on my monitor. Worked instantly, and very clear 1080p.
Now I could nitpick a little… it requires micro-usb 5v power and comes with a short cord, this got plugged into my router which was next to it and had an extra USB jack. It comes with a short 3.5mm stereo male to male plug, so it can “inject” 3.5mm audio into the HDMI signal if I so chose. I did not try this, as I have a speaker hooked up to the KVM and don’t want to use monitor speakers, but it is an option. Then you need a VGA M to M cable, and an HDMI M to M cable (not included). It would have been nice if they could have included some short ones, so that I didn’t have to coil up 2 6ft long cables behind my monitor. But this is not a deal breaker, most of us have these cables laying around anyway.
The adapter itself is pretty small, maybe 2″ by 2″. I’m thinking about using velcro to attach to the back of the monitor, again would have been nice to been included.
You might have to spend a couple more bucks on a VGA cable or an HDMI cable. And you need to factor in the MicroUSB power it needs, an old cell phone charger would probably work fine. I wish it did higher resolutions like 1440p, but it tops out at 1080p and that is good enough (I assume this might be a VGA port limitation)?
Conclusions…. it’s $11 and it works. It allowed me to use an older device with a newer monitor. Didn’t have to buy a new KVM ($100+) that uses HDMI.
This device simplifies the process of getting both the audio and video to an HDMI input on a large screen TV. The unit comes complete with an audio cable and a USB power cord. You supply the HDMI cable and the VGA cable. I always used my Macbook Pro 15″ 2008, to watch video on my large screen TV. The picture was fine but audio always played from the laptop speakers. I thought there has to be a better way without spending a lot of money on a new computer. Then I discovered the GANA VGA2HDMI converter. My laptop has a DVI output, I used an adapter to provide a VGA output so I could use a short 6′ VGA cable to connect to the VGA2HDMI GANA converter. My TV was connected via a 25 foot HDMI cable from the GANA device. Everything just worked. The picture was sharp and the audio was clear. Now I can watch my Youtube videos and DVD’s with other members of the family and enjoy the audio coming from the TV. I highly recommend this converter because of its price and the quality of video and sound. You will not be disappointed.
This VGA to HDMI adapter from Gana Link works as intended. I used it to connect my old laptop, which has a VGA output port, and my 50 inch TV with HDMI input port. The picture quality and audio quality over HDMI is pretty good. This gadget really helped me make use of my old laptop and hook up to my new TV and create a general purpose system for computing, internet browsing and entertainment. For a low price this equipment works pretty good. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in VGA to HDMI conversion.
A minor issue to note is that this equipment only comes with a female VGA connector. My laptop also has a female VGA connector. I had to use another VGA cable to connect both. In the end, there were 4 cables connected to this adapter: a VGA cable, an audio cable, a HDMI cable and a USB cable. This doesn’t look neat but I have this tucked away in the TV table, so not a big issue for me, but might be an issue for someone else. I would recommend that seller also packages a male-to-male adapter with this adapter. Then it’ll be better.
This product I was originally skeptical about. In fact when I got the product it didn’t work at all. I’d like to say that I was surprised but to be honest I expected it. I was about ready to just Chuck it up as a loss when the customer service reached out and asked how I was liking the product (that is key they reached out to me without even a complaint filed). So I was honest and told them the issues I was having. They offered some troubleshooting tips, but when they realized that it was not a troubleshooting type fix they immediately sent me a replacement with the quickest replacement time I have ever saw. The second product worked like a dream connecting my VGA enabled laptop to a 70in HDMI TV for a presentation I had. The sound was a clear transfer and the picture looked great too. It was a giant surprise but even more surprising is how great the customer support, conflict resolution and overall experience I received was. If you are looking for something to help bridge two technologies that don’t have the same inputs/outputs then this is a fantastic option. If you are not looking for this type of product I would still suggest buying anything from this company they are terrific and they will be seeing my business for future purchases. Customer service is huge when it comes to product purchasing and this company is unmatched in all of my shopping experience.