UGREEN exact-model display connection guide · SKU 11630
UGREEN 1.5m VGA/HD15 Male-to-Male Cable (11630)
An exhaustive, practical guide to the exact connector path, verified performance, construction, setup, compatibility, safe use and troubleshooting.
Product overview
Overview
UGREEN 11630 is a 1.5m passive VGA/HD15 male-to-male cable for carrying analogue video from a VGA-equipped computer or source to a VGA-input monitor, television or projector. Both plugs have 15 pins, thumbscrews and ferrite suppression. The exact record lists modes through 1920 × 1200 and 1080p. Audio requires a separate connection.
The buying decision begins with the exact interfaces and application, not the largest printed number. Confirm that the physical ports, protocol, device software and complete route match this model.
Product highlights
Key features
1.5m
Exact model format or length for planning the physical connection.
VGA analogue video
Verified product capability, subject to the complete source-to-display path.
Up to 1920 × 1200 / 1080p
The defining connector, protocol or construction detail for this exact SKU.
One clear job
Creates one passive 1.5m analogue VGA/HD15 video link.
No hidden upgrade
It does not carry audio; use a separate supported audio path.
Exact media only
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Port and direction check
Choose the right connection
2 × VGA/HD15 15-pin male plugs on a passive 1.5m cable
The cable itself has identical connectors and carries the analogue signal between either physical end, but the device roles remain VGA output at the source and VGA input at the display. It is not a 9-pin DB9/RS-232 serial cable.
Inspect port labels and connector shapes under good light before routing. Mini HDMI, Micro HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, full-size DisplayPort, USB-C, VGA and full-size HDMI are distinct interfaces even when two connectors appear similar at a glance.
Resolution, refresh and signal
Verified display modes and performance
Listed up to 1920 × 1200 and 1080p; actual refresh and clarity depend on the analogue source and display. Analogue VGA quality depends on the source timing and DAC, cable route, connector condition and display input. A resolution label does not guarantee a particular refresh rate, image sharpness or gaming frame rate.
A maximum resolution or refresh rate is not forced by the product. The source GPU, source port, adapter or cable, receiving input and every intermediate device must negotiate a mode they all support.
When a high mode fails, establish a stable direct connection at a conservative timing, then raise one setting at a time while checking picture, colour and audio.
Physical build
Signal, audio and construction
28AWG copper conductors, three RGB coaxial paths plus sync lines, foil and braid shielding, integrated ferrite core, PVC jacket and plated HD15 connectors
| Connector pair | 2 × VGA/HD15 15-pin male with thumbscrews |
|---|---|
| Cable length | 1.5m |
| Signal | Analogue RGB video with sync lines |
| Conductor gauge | 28AWG copper |
| Signal paths | Three coaxial RGB paths plus sync wiring |
| Shielding / suppression | Foil and braid shielding with integrated ferrite core(s) |
| Jacket / contacts | PVC jacket and plated HD15 contact wording |
Signal and construction details describe this exact product only. They are not borrowed from another connector direction, cable length or visually similar family model.
Where it fits
Use scenarios
1.5m desktop-to-monitor route
Connect a VGA computer output to a VGA-input monitor across the exact 1.5m length.
Projector presentation
Carry analogue video to a meeting-room or classroom projector and route audio separately.
Extended desktop
Connect a second VGA screen and choose extended mode in the computer display settings.
Mirrored screen
Duplicate the source image on a compatible VGA television or projector.
Legacy equipment bench
Use between known-good VGA output and input devices when testing older computer hardware.
Analogue display replacement
Reconnect an existing VGA workflow while preserving the exact length and screw-secured plugs.
A reliable first connection
Setup and usability guidance
Follow a controlled sequence so connector, direction, display-mode and audio faults remain easy to isolate.
- Confirm both ports are 15-pin VGA/HD15 and that one is a source output while the other is a display input.
- Inspect all pins before insertion; straighten no bent pin while the cable is connected.
- Insert one plug squarely into the source and tighten both thumbscrews evenly by hand.
- Connect the other plug to the display, tighten its thumbscrews and support the cable weight.
- Select VGA or PC input on the display and begin at a conservative common resolution.
- Use the display auto-adjust function where available and then choose mirror or extended mode.
- Connect a separate audio lead if sound is required and retest after any cable-route change.
Compatibility explained
Compatible devices and systems
Required source side
- VGA/HD15 15-pin female analogue-video output on a computer or source
- The source port must provide video output, not merely share a similar connector shape
- Graphics hardware and system settings must support the requested display mode
Required display side
- VGA/HD15 15-pin female analogue-video input on a monitor, television or projector
- The selected display input must be enabled and support the chosen timing
- Any separately required cable must be sound and correctly rated
System behaviour
- No product-specific application is required for ordinary display use
- Mirror and extended-desktop choices are controlled by the source operating system
- Resolution, refresh, colour, HDR and audio options depend on the complete signal chain
Important boundaries
- Not 9-pin DB9/RS-232 serial
- No HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, USB or network conversion
- VGA carries analogue video only; audio requires another cable
Compatibility is conditional. A device name or logo in product artwork identifies a use category, not universal support for every hardware revision, operating system, graphics mode, port direction or accessory chain.
Supported jobs
What this product does
Use SKU 11630 for these verified roles.
- Creates one passive 1.5m analogue VGA/HD15 video link.
- Connects matching 15-pin VGA output and VGA input ports.
- Carries analogue RGB picture and synchronization signals.
- Uses thumbscrews to resist accidental disconnection.
- Uses shielding and ferrite suppression described for the exact SKU.
- Allows mirror or extended-desktop operation when controlled by the source graphics system.
Each role stays within the product category described above; it does not imply conversion, amplification, routing or software support that is not listed.
Important exclusions
What this product does not do
These exclusions prevent the most common wrong-product purchases and unsafe installations.
- It does not carry audio; use a separate supported audio path.
- It does not convert HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, USB or another digital format.
- It does not fit or operate as a 9-pin DB9/RS-232 serial cable.
- It does not create a new graphics output or split one output into independent displays.
- It does not guarantee a particular refresh rate or pixel-perfect image at the maximum listed resolution.
- It does not improve a weak source DAC, damaged port or unsupported display timing.
Best-practice checklist
What to do
Protect the connection and make later diagnosis straightforward.
- Identify both physical ports and confirm which device is the source before connecting anything.
- Start with a conservative display mode, then raise resolution or refresh only after a stable picture is established.
- Insert and remove connectors by their housings, keeping the lead free of tension and sharp bends.
- Select the intended input on the monitor, television or projector after the cable path is complete.
- Test the direct, shortest supported path before adding switches, wall plates, extensions or capture equipment.
- Keep the product dry, ventilated and accessible enough to inspect if picture or audio changes.
A labelled, supported and tested connection is easier to maintain than one hidden immediately after purchase.
Avoid these mistakes
What not to do
Most failures come from wrong interfaces, unsupported claims, strain or uncontrolled channel changes.
- Do not force a connector into a similar-looking port or use a direction opposite to the one stated for this model.
- Do not pull, kink, crush, staple or allow the cable or adapter to hang by either device port.
- Do not assume the maximum printed mode will work through an older source, display, cable or intermediate device.
- Do not hot-plug repeatedly while diagnosing; power-cycle the source and display after reseating the path.
- Do not install the product outdoors, underground or permanently inside a wall without the required published rating.
- Do not continue using damaged, loose, contaminated or unusually hot connectors or housings.
Stop using the product if a connector, housing, jacket or lead is cracked, loose, contaminated, unusually hot or exposes conductive parts.
Read before installation
Warnings and limitations
The following limits remain important even when the connector appears to fit.
- A printed maximum is a ceiling, not a forced mode. The source, graphics hardware, adapter or cable, receiving display and every intermediate connection must share the requested resolution and refresh rate.
- VGA is analogue video-only. Use a separate audio connection for speakers or projectors.
- Inspect all 15 pins before insertion and tighten thumbscrews only by hand.
- Conductor terminology is normalized to 28AWG copper; no finish or purity grade is asserted where exact sources differ.
- The listed resolution ceiling does not establish a guaranteed refresh rate or identical image quality on every analogue path.
- No outdoor, direct-burial, in-wall, plenum, LSZH or fire-resistance rating is stated for this exact product.
Exact-model specification table
Technical specifications
| Product type | Passive VGA/HD15 male-to-male analogue video cable |
|---|---|
| SKU | 11630 |
| Exact length | 1.5m |
| Connector pair | 2 × 15-pin VGA/HD15 male |
| Device roles | VGA source output to VGA display input |
| Signal direction | Cable ends physically interchangeable; output/input device roles still apply |
| Signal type | Analogue RGB video with synchronization |
| Maximum mode | Listed up to 1920 × 1200 and 1080p; actual refresh and clarity depend on the analogue source and display |
| Audio | Not supported |
| Conductor gauge | 28AWG copper |
| Signal paths | Three RGB coaxial paths plus sync lines |
| Shielding | Foil and braid with ferrite suppression |
| Retention | Two thumbscrews on each plug |
| Not compatible with | 9-pin serial, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB or network ports |
| Installation rating | Indoor consumer use; no outdoor/in-wall/fire rating stated |
“Not stated” means the current exact product sources do not safely establish that detail; it is intentionally not filled from another family model.
What is in the pack
Package contents
1 × UGREEN 1.5m VGA/HD15 male-to-male cable (SKU 11630)
Included only as stated for this exact current product record.
Source devices, displays, separately required HDMI, VGA or audio cables, wall plates, switches, receivers and installation hardware are not included unless individually listed above. Inspect the retail package before installation.
Problem-to-check sequence
Troubleshooting guide
| No picture | Confirm 15-pin VGA output to 15-pin VGA input, select VGA/PC input and restart the source with the display connected. |
|---|---|
| Plug does not fit | Stop and count the socket positions. VGA/HD15 has 15; a 9-pin serial port is incompatible. |
| Image is soft, shifted or tinted | Run the display auto-adjust function, reseat both plugs and inspect for bent pins or a missing colour channel. |
| No sound | This is expected. VGA carries no audio; connect a separate supported audio cable. |
| Higher resolution flickers | Return to a lower shared analogue mode, keep the 1.5m cable away from interference and test another source/display pair. |
| Image changes when cable moves | Tighten thumbscrews gently, relieve strain and replace the cable if a conductor or connector is intermittent. |
Change one variable at a time. A known-good direct connection at a conservative display mode is the fastest way to separate a product fault from a port, direction, cable, graphics setting, display input or audio-path problem.
Collapsible answers
Product-specific FAQ
Open any question for a concise answer about exact SKU 11630.
What connectors are on both ends?
Two 15-pin VGA/HD15 male plugs with thumbscrews.
Is this a DB9 serial cable?
No. DB9/RS-232 has nine pins and serves a different interface; never force the 15-pin VGA plug into it.
Does the cable carry audio?
No. VGA is analogue video-only, so sound needs a separate cable or supported wireless/USB route.
What is the exact cable length?
This SKU is 1.5m; specifications from the 1.5m, 2m and 3m family variants are not interchangeable.
What is the maximum resolution?
Listed up to 1920 × 1200 and 1080p; actual refresh and clarity depend on the analogue source and display
Is a refresh rate guaranteed?
No. The exact record lists resolution ceilings but does not safely guarantee a particular refresh or equal quality on every analogue path.
Can the cable work in either physical orientation?
Yes, the identical passive plugs can be placed at either end, but one connected device still must be a VGA output and the other a VGA input.
Can it convert VGA to HDMI or DisplayPort?
No. It is a passive analogue VGA cable with no digital conversion electronics.
Can it mirror or extend a desktop?
Yes when the source graphics hardware and operating system expose those display choices.
What do the ferrite cores do?
They help suppress high-frequency interference; they cannot repair a damaged cable or unsupported timing.
How tight should the thumbscrews be?
Finger-tight and even on both sides. Overtightening can damage the connector shell or socket.
What is included?
1 × UGREEN 1.5m VGA/HD15 male-to-male cable (SKU 11630)
Exact-model verification
Research and source note
The exact current record and five gallery images establish a 1.5m VGA/HD15 male-to-male analogue-video cable, listed modes through 1920 × 1200 and 1080p, 28AWG copper construction, RGB coaxial paths and sync lines, foil/braid shielding, ferrite suppression, plated contacts and screw-secured plugs. Artwork uses tinned-copper wording while the body uses pure-OFC wording, so the cleaned page states 28AWG copper without asserting a purity grade. VGA audio is explicitly excluded.
The current Shopify record and all 5 exact product-owned gallery items were checked. Only exact-SKU media is embedded, once each at most, as a large contextual figure with unique alternative text and caption.
