Question HDMI to Display port cable? Bi-Directional?

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I have this laptop: Model Yoga 7 2-in-1 16IML9.
I want to connect a Dell P23143HT flat monitor to the HDMI port on the laptop.
The Dell monitor has: Display port, DVI-D, and VGA connections.

There is nothing wrong with the laptop monitor, I'd like to expand/increase my desktop view when I'm working and use the laptop's monitor along with the dell monitor.

I need some advice on which cable to buy. I'm thinking the best connection would be HDMI (from the laptop) to Display port (on the monitor).

When I look through Amazon's choices, I see all kinds of cables. Some labeled "Bi-Directional", some not labeled at all, some labeled "Display Port (source) to HDMI (Display).

Can someone offer suggestions on which cable would work the best on the set-up I'm trying to achieve?!?

Thanks,
Steve in Central Vermont

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

You will have to buy an "active" adapter to make HDMI to Display port work. The active adapter will convert the HDMI out signal to a display port signal.

 

[boju]

Direction does matter so ignore/ not purchase the bi-directional stuff. As above the adapter needs to be active, ie powered by usb.

This should help you out further (just input fields) and suggested cables.

Guide to Display Cables / Adapters (v2)

Glenwings Guide to Display Cables / Adapters This is a guide intended to assist with the selection of cables and adapters. It covers the different types of DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, VGA, and USB-C cables, as well as every possible combination of adapters between these interfaces. This guide feature...

linustechtips.com

 

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Now.... I only suggested HDMI (source) to Display port (monitor) because I thought that would be the best connection for viewing.
Going from HDMI to Display port using an active adaptor, according to the Website posted above, isn't very reliable.
Maybe I should go from HDMI (source) to DVI (display) with this cable? : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S4R5CK/?tag=linus21-20&th=1

It does say it's Bi-directional though but maybe it'll work better than HDMI to Display Port.
I don't need audio, only video.

Thoughts?

 

[SkyNetRising]

I have this laptop: Model Yoga 7 2-in-1 16IML9.
I want to connect a Dell P23143HT flat monitor to the HDMI port on the laptop.

Your laptop has:

2x USB-C (with DP alt mode) and​

1x HDMI.​

Your monitor has:

Display Port and​

DVI port.​

You can connect monitor to laptop with:

1. USB-C to display port cable,
2. HDMI to DVI cable (fine for 1080p display resolution, max 2048 × 1536, but will not give 4k resolution, if you decide to connect 4k monitor later)

Both these are passive bi-directional options.

HDMI to DP cable will always be unidirectional - works from HDMI source to DP monitor
(will not work with DP source and HDMI monitor).

 

[boju]

Yeah, as ^ said usbc would have to be the most applicable solution really and modern.

The link i provided also covers that.

 

[Blackink]

Wow! I'm learning something new today. I had no idea what those connections (USB-C) were for except charging the laptop!
I'll be busy doing research on that now.
Thanks a bunch people!!

Steve

 

[Blackink]

Your laptop has:

2x USB-C (with DP alt mode) and​

1x HDMI.​

Your monitor has:

Display Port and​

DVI port.​

You can connect monitor to laptop with:

1. USB-C to display port cable,
2. HDMI to DVI cable (fine for 1080p display resolution, max 2048 × 1536, but will not give 4k resolution, if you decide to connect 4k monitor later)

Both these are passive bi-directional options.

HDMI to DP cable will always be unidirectional - works from HDMI source to DP monitor
(will not work with DP source and HDMI monitor).

I purchased this cable, plugged it in, connected the Dell 24" monitor and I'm on my way!!
Thanks a bunch for pointing the USB-C port out to me. I didn't realize it could add another monitor through that connection.
Much appreciated.

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