Connect your monitor to your favorite device with a durable and dependable video cable. But with a variety of options, finding the monitor connector you need can be challenging. It all depends on what type of monitor you have and what device you’re trying to connect. Two of the best-known video cable types are HDMI and USB. An HDMI cable can transmit audio and video to your monitor or TV. Devices that usually have HDMI ports include video game consoles for big-screen gameplay or DVD players for movie nights and more. But if you’re looking specifically for a computer monitor cable, most computers and tablets have USB ports. Using a USB cable gives you extra versatility with its ability to transmit data, as well as video and audio. You’ll commonly find USB ports on laptops, desktops, and certain cameras, so you can display your pictures on a larger device or use your monitor as a second screen for office work.

If your monitor or device doesn’t use USB or HDMI cables, don’t worry — there are several other monitor cable types for connection. If you’re hoping to link your monitor to your desktop tower, you may need a display port cable. These video cables often offer significant bandwidth for high-performance features. To find the best display port cable for you, make sure that you’ve measured the distance between your devices for optimal cable length. If you plan to use a monitor mount or stand, remember to factor that into your measurements. But if you find yourself with an older monitor or device, you may need a less common monitor cable. A VGA cable provides video-only transmission and is most often found on older desktop monitors. And DVI cables also provide video only and therefore can be found on a variety of digital display equipment like LCD monitors, projectors and more. No matter what monitor cable type you’re looking for, Best Buy can help you find the right cable to get connected.