Quick take
Before you connect a monitor or projector, decide what the signal has to overcome. The source might output HDMI while the display accepts only VGA. The cable might need to travel a long distance. Or the same source might have to feed several screens at once. These four options cover those jobs: a compact 3 ft HDMI-to-VGA cable, a long Monoprice HDMI cable, and a 4-port onn. HDMI splitter in a used version and a new version.
Listed prices at a glance
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable | USD 16.99 | HDMI source to VGA monitor or projector | |
| Monoprice 4K High Speed HDMI Cable 15m Black | USD 85.54 | Long 15m 4K HDMI link | |
| onn. 4-Port High Speed 4K HDMI Splitter | USD 7.99 | One HDMI source to four outputs (used version) | |
| onn. 4-Port High Speed 4K HDMI Splitter - NEW | USD 19.50 | Same splitter as a new version |
Decision matrix
| Your setup | Pick |
|---|---|
| Source has HDMI, display only has VGA | Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable |
| Need a long HDMI run to a far display | Monoprice HDMI Cable |
| One source needs to feed up to four HDMI screens | onn. 4-Port HDMI Splitter |
| Want the splitter as a new version | onn. 4-Port HDMI Splitter - NEW |
| Want the splitter at its lowest listed price | onn. 4-Port HDMI Splitter (used version) |
Product notes
Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable
This cable solves a specific compatibility gap: your source has HDMI, but the monitor or projector only has VGA. It uses a built-in IC chip for the HDMI-to-VGA conversion, and the 3-foot length keeps it easy to carry in a laptop bag. It connects monitors and projectors, and it is not a bi-directional converter, so the direction matters. If your desk setup already has the source and display close together, this is the straightforward bridge. If you need to reverse the direction or go longer than 3 feet, this is not the right piece.
Monoprice 4K High Speed HDMI Cable
This cable is for setups where the display sits well away from the source. It is a 15m HDMI cable with an active optical cable design that uses fiber instead of copper for the high-speed signal path. It supports 4K with HDR, which makes it a sensible match for a UHD display at a distance. The tradeoff is the cable itself: 15m is a lot of cable to route, tuck, or manage. If your source and display are only a few feet apart, this brings more length than you need.
onn. 4-Port High Speed 4K HDMI Splitter
This onn. splitter duplicates one HDMI source to four HDMI outputs, which is the solution when a single laptop, streaming box, or console has to show on multiple monitors or projectors at the same time. It supports 4K and offers a 1:4 (4-way) connection split. That makes it the direct pick for multi-screen duplication at a lower listed price. The used condition is the main limitation to weigh; if you want the same splitter function with a new unit, the other onn. version is the counterpart.
onn. 4-Port High Speed 4K HDMI Splitter - NEW
This version matches the used onn. splitter in function: one HDMI input, four HDMI outputs, and a 1:4 (4-way) split. It is the new version, so the condition may matter if you prefer not to buy a used unit. The tradeoff is that the new version carries a higher listed price than the used one. If you need to send the same 4K source to a row of monitors or projectors, this gives you the splitter function with the condition you are paying for.
Final recommendation by use case
Start with the signal path. If the monitor or projector accepts only VGA and the source outputs HDMI, choose the Compact 3 Feet HDMI to VGA Cable at USD 16.99. If the display is HDMI and the distance is the real problem, the Monoprice 4K High Speed HDMI Cable 15m Black at USD 85.54 is the long-run option. If the job is sending one HDMI picture to four screens, the onn. 4-Port Splitter is the one to get; at USD 7.99 the used version is the lower-priced route, and at USD 19.50 the new version is the condition-specific choice.
