StarTech.com DVI2VGAE Video Converter
- Video Converter
- StarTech.com
- Black
- 2.7 ounces
- More reviewed than 62%
A compact DVI to VGA converter for bridging older VGA displays to a DVI video source.
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How it ranks among the 101 video converters we track
4.1★ across 341 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
341 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The DVI2VGAE is a StarTech.com video converter that adapts a DVI video signal to VGA, packaged in a compact black housing.
This is a passive signal-format adapter rather than a display itself: it exists to let a DVI-only graphics output drive a VGA-only monitor or projector. At roughly 8.7 by 7.9 by 1.2 inches and 0.17 lb, it is desk-portable rather than a permanent rack fixture.
- DVI to VGA video conversion
- Compact black housing
- 0.17 lb
- 8.66 x 7.87 x 1.18 in
Who it's for
Useful for anyone connecting a computer with only a DVI output to an older monitor, projector or display that only accepts VGA. Not needed if both ends of the connection already share DVI or HDMI.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Bridges DVI sources to VGA-only displays
- Compact and lightweight at 0.17 lb
- Simple single-purpose adapter
- Only useful when one end lacks a shared connector already
- No audio pass-through listed
Performance notes
The converter takes the DVI signal and reformats it for VGA output, so the practical result depends on both ends supporting a matching resolution. It adds nothing to the setup beyond the adapter itself and your existing video cables.
Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Model | DVI2VGAE |
| Brand Tech | StarTech.com |
| Color | Black |
| Weight | 2.7 ounces |
| Dimensions | 8.7 × 7.9 × 1.2 inches |
| Hdmi Ports | 1 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in video converters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| StarTech.com DVI2VGAE Video ConverterThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 341 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Orei UHDS-104 Video ConverterOrei | 4.4 / 5 | 5,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics Video ConverterAmazon Basics | 4.2 / 5 | 5,753 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Warrky WARRKY-AV-H02 Video ConverterWarrky | 4.4 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
| J-Tech Digital JTD-MINI-1x2SP Video ConverterJ-Tech Digital | 4.3 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the StarTech.com DVI2VGAE
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does the StarTech DVI2VGAE do?
It converts a DVI video signal so it can output over a VGA connection.
How big is the DVI2VGAE?
About 8.66 by 7.87 by 1.18 inches and 0.17 pounds.
Does the DVI2VGAE carry audio?
No audio pass-through is listed for this converter.