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StarTech.com 50 ft Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Extension Cable - HD15 M/F (MXT101HQ_50),Black | HD15 Male to Female, Coax
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StarTech.com 50 ft Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Extension Cable

Bottom line: The StarTech.com 50 ft Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Extension Cable: 50 ft coaxial run keeps VGA signal clean over long ceiling-projector distances; main trade-off: VGA is analog only, so no audio and no HDCP-protected sources.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 50 ft coaxial run keeps VGA signal clean over long ceiling-projector distances
  • ✓ Coax shielding cuts the ghosting and fuzzy text non-coax extensions produce
  • ✓ Ferrite cores at both HD15 ends suppress EMI from nearby power runs
  • ✓ HD15 male-to-female wiring extends an existing cable instead of replacing it

Cons

  • ✗ VGA is analog only, so no audio and no HDCP-protected sources
  • ✗ Sharpness at 50 ft still falls short of a digital DVI or HDMI run
  • ✗ Thick coaxial jacket is stiff and awkward in tight conduit or wall channels
  • ✗ StarTech does not publish a guaranteed max resolution for the full 50 ft length

Manufacturer description

The MXT101HQ_50 High Resolution VGA Extension Cable (50ft) is designed to extend your VGA video connection while maintaining the highest video quality possible through VGA. Ideally suited for high resolution VGA video applications, this high quality coaxial VGA extension cable (HD15 to HD15, M-F) helps eliminate the picture ghosting and fuzzy images that are inherent to non-coaxial cables, and features ferrite cores near the VGA connector ends to protect against EMI interference.

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Common buyer scenarios for display & crt accessories of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Extend your VGA monitor connection without losing video signal quality
  • VGA Extension Cable / Projector Extension Cable / Monitor Extension Cable
  • Extend the connection distance between your PC and your monitor by up to 50ft
  • Run longer connections from your laptop to a projector
  • Ferrite core eliminates EMI interference

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlack
ModelMXT101HQ_50
Cable TypeVGA
Item ShapeRound
Model NameMXT101HQ
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length50 feet
Part NumberMXT101HQ_50
CompatibilityPC
Connector TypeVGA
Number of Pins15
Outer MaterialPlastic
Maximum Voltage5 volts
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Transfer
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Compatible DevicesMonitor
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Warranty DescriptionLifetime warranty
Full listing titleStarTech.com 50 ft Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Extension Cable - HD15 M/F (MXT101HQ_50),Black | HD15 Male to Female, Coax

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