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Monitor Connection Ports - INI
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.
display
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB-C
video output
monitor
interface
[item.hdmi]
code=01
slug=hdmi
name=HDMI
description=A digital video and audio interface widely used in home electronics and gaming consoles.
audioSupport=true
latestVersion=HDMI 2.1
maxBandwidth=48 Gbps
maxResolution=8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz
powerDelivery=false
[item.displayport]
code=02
slug=displayport
name=DisplayPort
description=A high-performance digital interface mainstream for PCs and professional displays.
audioSupport=true
latestVersion=DisplayPort 2.1
maxBandwidth=80 Gbps
maxResolution=16K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 240Hz
powerDelivery=false
[item.usb-c]
code=03
slug=usb-c
name=USB-C / Thunderbolt
description=A universal interface capable of transmitting video, audio, data, and power through a single cable.
audioSupport=true
latestVersion=USB4 / Thunderbolt 4
maxBandwidth=40 Gbps (up to 80 Gbps in USB4 2.0)
maxResolution=8K @ 60Hz
powerDelivery=true
[item.dvi]
code=04
slug=dvi
name=DVI
description=A legacy interface for transmitting digital video signals.
audioSupport=false
latestVersion=DVI-D Dual Link
maxBandwidth=7.92 Gbps (Dual Link)
maxResolution=2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
powerDelivery=false
[item.vga]
code=05
slug=vga
name=VGA
description=The oldest interface for transmitting analog video signals.
audioSupport=false
latestVersion=VGA (D-Sub)
maxBandwidth=Analog
maxResolution=1080p (with degradation)
powerDelivery=false