Various interface standards for connecting displays to devices.
Overview
Monitor Connection Ports
Monitor connection ports are interface standards for connecting devices such as computers and gaming consoles to displays, transmitting video and audio signals. Multiple standards with different use cases and performance characteristics exist, including HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, and USB-C, each with varying bandwidth, resolution support, refresh rates, and audio transmission capabilities. In recent years, support for high resolution and high refresh rates has advanced, with latest standards such as HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 emerging.
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| code | slug | name | description | audioSupport | latestVersion | maxBandwidth | maxResolution | powerDelivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | hdmi | HDMI | A digital video and audio interface widely used in home electronics and gaming consoles. | true | HDMI 2.1 | 48 Gbps | 8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz | false |
| 02 | displayport | DisplayPort | A high-performance digital interface mainstream for PCs and professional displays. | true | DisplayPort 2.1 | 80 Gbps | 16K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 240Hz | false |
| 03 | usb-c | USB-C / Thunderbolt | A universal interface capable of transmitting video, audio, data, and power through a single cable. | true | USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 | 40 Gbps (up to 80 Gbps in USB4 2.0) | 8K @ 60Hz | true |
| 04 | dvi | DVI | A legacy interface for transmitting digital video signals. | false | DVI-D Dual Link | 7.92 Gbps (Dual Link) | 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz | false |
| 05 | vga | VGA | The oldest interface for transmitting analog video signals. | false | VGA (D-Sub) | Analog | 1080p (with degradation) | false |