HDMI has limitations, though, and isn't always the perfect choice. For example, your TV likely has HDMI 1.4 connections, which max out at 3,820x2,160-pixel resolution at 30 frames per second.

HDMI and DisplayPort are both capable of sending high-definition video and high-res audio from a source to a display. We compare their feature sets and typical use scenarios.

In fact, when you compare the latest HDMI version to the latest version of DisplayPort, there's a major discrepancy in bandwidth. HDMI connectors and ports can be identified by their squished ...

Ballpark figure for a HDMI to VGA decoder is around 200 mA at 5 volts. That's a watt. For such a small device, you're going to expect that to make it fairly warm.

HDMI is limited to 50 mA over its +5V (0.25 watt), so HDMI to VGA adapters often need some other source of power. Quite often a HDMI device will go significantly beyond 50 mA ...

Thunderbolt Gen 1 and 2 don’t support USB 3.1, Type C or even 3.0 for that matter. An adapter wouldn’t have fixed this problem. However, Apple is releasing Thunderbolt 3 later in 2015.

In summary, when choosing whether to use DisplayPort or HDMI, you should consider what your needs are. HDMI is best for general-purpose video and audio output, and it can be found on a wider range ...