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Tripp Lite Compact / Slimline VGA Video Gender Changer (M/M) (P158-000)
TRIPP LITE

Tripp Lite Compact / Slimline VGA Video Gender Changer (M/M) (P158-000)

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$1.09

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Tripp Lite Compact / Slimline VGA Video Gender Changer (M/M) (P158-000) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the display & crt accessories category, priced around $1.09. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Compact gold gender changer is designed to allow you to change a HD15F port into a HD15M port. Gold plated contacts and connectors offer superior conductivity.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Tripp Lite Compact / Slimline VGA Video Gender Changer (M/M)… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the display & crt accessories category. TRIPP LITE's display & crt accessories lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Low profile gender changer (< 1 inch)
  • ✓ Backed by TRIPP LITE's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

  • Low profile gender changer (< 1 inch)
  • Converts a Female VGA port or connector to HD15 Male
  • Allows you to connect (2) HD15 Female cables together
  • Fully shielded against EMI/RFI interference

Full Specifications

BrandTRIPP LITE
ColorGold
FinishGold
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberP158-000
Connector TypeVGA
Item Dimensions6.25 x 3.75 x 1.05 inches
Mfr Part NumberP158-000
Number of Items1
Number of Ports1
Item dimensions L x W x H6.25 x 3.75 x 1.05 inches
Specific Uses For Productpersonal
Global Trade Identification Number00037332011817

Ready to buy?

Tripp Lite Compact / Slimline VGA Video Gender Changer (M/M) (P158-000) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.

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