There are 2 models: HDMI to VGA converter, HDMI to VGA converter cable.

Now lets see the differences between them:

1.Different power source. HDMI converter cable don’t need a extra power supply, but HDMI converter has a complex converted circuit, it needs a single power supply to work .

2. Different conversion ways. HDMI converter cable is simply connect the lines together, but HDMI converter needs a built-in conversion chipset to convert the signals, then it can be used.

3. Different conversion effect. The effection of HDMI converter is obviously better than HDMI converter cable, converter can keep best quality conversion.

4.Different costs. Good effection means expensive price, so HDMI to VGA converter is much more expensive than the cable.