Turns Out, VGA to HDMI Isn’t That Simple…

I tested 10 VGA to HDMI adapters and only some actually worked. If you have a homelab server or older machine and have failed converting your video signal when getting into the OS or BIOS, you know what I’m talking about. Find out which one’s work, which one’s don’t, and what to avoid before you waste time and money.

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Here are the 10 adapters I tested with my Supermicro servers. Most of these worked surprisingly well, better than the ones I tested years ago.

Adapter	BIOS	OS	PiKVM	JetKVM	Price	Link	Notes
MINI	✅	✅	✅	✅	$10.55	https://amzn.to/4kFIAq3	First one I tested, worked, white, need to buy your own VGA cables
UGREEN	❌	❌	❌	❌	$9.99	https://amzn.to/4bGRhfL	This is HDMI in to VGA out
Fairikabe	✅	✅	✅	✅	$9.99	https://amzn.to/41Gopj3	Best value, 3.5 mm analog
Foinnex	✅	✅	✅	✅	$15.99	https://amzn.to/4hstfGx	Worked dine, no VGA cabled needed
Foinnex block	✅	✅	✅	✅	$13.99	https://amzn.to/4imRLds	Most unique, very compact
Cable Matters	✅	✅	✅	✅	$21.99	https://amzn.to/4iLqSzM	Best quality and USB chip for audio. Check return policy though, they might not have one!
Tendak	❌	❌	❌	❌	$13.99	https://amzn.to/4kBXlu5	This is HDMI in to VGA out
Benfei	✅	✅	✅	✅	$12.59	https://amzn.to/4bSetI0	Best value and USB chip for audio, my choice
Onten	✅	✅	✅	✅	$9.99	https://amzn.to/4kHwc90	Worked fine, comes with cables needed
JideTech	❌	❌	❌	❌	$45.99	https://amzn.to/4bSycat	This one didn’t work for me even though the Amazon reviews said it worked for others

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I tested 10 VGA to HDMI adapters with my Homelab servers so that you don't have to.https://t.co/UrwOcF3L4C</p>— Techno Tim (@TechnoTimLive) March 23, 2025

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