Monitor & Video Cables

You need a high-speed and high-quality cable to carry a reliable high-resolution video and audio signal. Unlike analog video cables, digital cables can handle multiple kinds of data. Whether you are connecting a display monitor to a desktop tower or to another device, you have a range of options.

The two best-known A/V cable types that fit many devices are HDMI and USB. An HDMI cable is specifically designed to transmit both audio and video to your monitor or to a television or other display. Devices like video game consoles, DVD players and streaming media devices usually include an HDMI port. Meanwhile, USB cables carry a wide variety of data; they can connect A/V devices but also connect computers to printers

A high-definition monitor cable helps you make the most of your devices’ resolution capabilities. Enjoy movies and TV at the best resolution, or tackle 4K video editing with a true sense of how it will look.

When you are choosing a high-definition monitor cable, start by looking at the ports available on your devices. Keep in mind that you also have the option of using a cable adaptor to connect a monitor with HDMI cables or USB cables that are a different size or type, and you can take advantage of a multi-monitor adaptor if you want to set up a dual computer display. You can even choose cables that combine technologies. For instance, you can find USB-C to HDMI cables, among other combinations.

Make sure that the audiovisual cable you choose is capable of achieving the level of resolution that your devices offer. HDMI to HDMI monitor cables are often capable of high data loads; you will find many that can support a 4K monitor or even 8K.

If you have an older monitor, you may find high-definition monitor cable options more limited, but remember that you only need a cable that matches your display’s capabilities.