Vention HDMI to HDMI+VGA Converter 0.15M Gray Metal Type (AFVHB)

The Vention AFVHB is a 0.15-meter HDMI to HDMI+VGA splitter converter that simultaneously outputs to both HDMI and VGA displays. This adapter enables students to connect modern laptops to both legacy VGA projectors and HDMI monitors for flexible presentation setups, while business professionals can maintain compatibility with varied display equipment in different meeting environments. The metal construction with dual outputs provides reliable signal conversion for professional and educational applications.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual Output Capability: Provides simultaneous HDMI and VGA outputs from a single HDMI source, allowing connection to modern and legacy displays at the same time or offering backup connectivity options.
• 0.15M Compact Design: Short cable length keeps the converter close to the source device, reducing strain on ports and minimizing cable clutter during presentations and desk setups.
• Metal Housing Construction: Aluminum alloy body provides superior durability and heat dissipation compared to plastic converters, ensuring reliable performance during extended use.
• Active Signal Conversion: Built-in chipset performs real-time digital-to-analog conversion for the VGA output while passing through native HDMI signal without quality loss.
• Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Works immediately after connection without driver installation, enabling quick setup across different presentation venues and display configurations.

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

• Cable Length: 0.15 meters (5.9 inches / approximately 6 inches)
• Input: HDMI Male connector
• Outputs: HDMI Female port + VGA Female port (15-pin)
• Additional Port: 3.5mm audio jack for VGA audio output
• Housing Material: Aluminum alloy metal construction
• Color: Gray
• Weight: Lightweight yet durable (approximately 40-60g)

Video Performance

• HDMI Output Resolution: Up to 4K@30Hz or 1080p@60Hz (maintains source quality)
• VGA Output Resolution: Up to 1920×1080 @ 60Hz (Full HD)
• VGA Supported Resolutions: 1680×1050, 1600×1200, 1280×1024, 1024×768, 800×600
• Simultaneous Output: Both ports active at same time (mirrored display)
• Color Depth: 24-bit true color support
• Refresh Rates: 60Hz standard output

Audio Features

• HDMI Audio: Pass-through digital audio maintained
• VGA Audio: 3.5mm stereo output jack for analog audio
• Audio Extraction: Separates audio from HDMI signal for VGA displays
• Audio Output: Stereo audio support

Power & Conversion

• Power Source: Bus-powered from HDMI source (no external power needed)
• Chipset: Active conversion circuitry for HDMI to VGA
• Signal Processing: Real-time digital-to-analog conversion
• HDMI Pass-through: Native digital signal maintained
• Heat Dissipation: Metal housing aids thermal management

Build Quality

• Housing: Aluminum alloy for durability and cooling
• Connectors: Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion
• Strain Relief: Cable protection at connection point
• Shielding: EMI/RFI protection for stable signal transmission

Compatibility

• Source Devices: Laptops, desktop computers, gaming consoles (PS4/PS5, Xbox), Blu-ray players, streaming devices (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV), cameras with HDMI output, tablets with HDMI
• HDMI Displays: Modern monitors, HDTVs, projectors with HDMI input
• VGA Displays: Legacy monitors, older projectors, VGA-equipped displays
• Operating Systems: Hardware-level compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux, game consoles)

Cable Requirements

• HDMI Cable: Required to connect converter HDMI output to display
• VGA Cable: Required to connect converter VGA output to display
• Audio Cable: 3.5mm cable needed for VGA audio (if required)

Important Notes

• Direction: HDMI to VGA/HDMI only (not reversible)
• Mirrored Output: Both displays show identical content
• HDCP: May have limitations with copy-protected content on VGA output

Use Cases & Applications

For Students The Vention AFVHB converter allows students to present from HDMI-equipped laptops in classrooms with both modern HDMI projectors and legacy VGA displays, ensuring compatibility without knowing equipment specifications in advance. Students giving presentations can connect to the primary classroom display while simultaneously outputting to a confidence monitor or recording device. The compact 0.15-meter design fits easily in laptop bags as a universal presentation solution for various campus facilities with different display technologies. Computer science students conducting demonstrations can output to both instructor displays and personal monitors simultaneously for teaching and collaboration.

For Business Use Business professionals traveling between client offices maintain presentation capability regardless of display technology by carrying this dual-output converter as a universal connectivity solution. Corporate trainers connect laptops to both main presentation displays and personal confidence monitors, allowing them to view notes and upcoming slides while audiences see primary content. IT departments use the converter as a troubleshooting tool, connecting computers to multiple displays simultaneously for diagnostic purposes and equipment testing. Conference rooms with mixed display technology benefit from the ability to drive both HDMI and VGA displays from a single laptop during hybrid meetings. Sales representatives presenting at varied venues ensure connectivity by using the dual outputs to accommodate whatever display equipment clients provide.

Additional Applications Event speakers and presenters use the converter to feed both main audience displays and recording equipment simultaneously, capturing presentations while delivering them live. Educational institutions equip media carts with the converter to support faculty using modern laptops with classrooms in various stages of technology upgrade. Places of worship connect media computers to both sanctuary projection systems and overflow room displays using the dual outputs. Trade show exhibitors connect presentation computers to both booth displays and backup monitors for redundancy during product demonstrations. Home theater enthusiasts connect gaming consoles or media players to both HDTVs and older VGA projectors in different rooms. Content creators output laptop screens to both recording displays and external monitors during tutorial filming and streaming setups. Museums and galleries connect interactive kiosk computers to multiple displays with different connection types throughout exhibition spaces. The audio extraction feature proves valuable when connecting to VGA displays without built-in speakers, allowing audio routing to external speaker systems. Control room operators in broadcast and production environments use the converter to distribute signals to both modern HDMI monitoring displays and legacy VGA equipment. Retail digital signage installations bridge modern media players to a mix of new HDMI and older VGA displays during gradual technology transitions. The metal construction ensures reliable operation in high-use environments where plastic converters might fail from heat buildup during continuous operation in conference rooms, classrooms, and commercial installations.