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StarTech 3ft Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Extension Cable (MXT101HQ3)
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StarTech 3ft Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Extension Cable (MXT101HQ3)

Bottom line: The StarTech 3ft Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Extension Cable: Coaxial shielding reduces ghosting and fuzzy images common on non-coax VGA runs; main trade-off: only 3 ft long — too short to reach an across-room monitor.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Coaxial shielding reduces ghosting and fuzzy images common on non-coax VGA runs
  • ✓ Ferrite cores at both connector ends block EMI interference
  • ✓ HD-15 male-to-female extends an existing VGA cable without a coupler
  • ✓ Molded connectors add strain relief for repeated plugging

Cons

  • ✗ Only 3 ft long — too short to reach an across-room monitor
  • ✗ Analog VGA only; carries no HDMI or DisplayPort signal
  • ✗ Extension cable, so you still need a base VGA cable to use it
  • ✗ Video-only; does not carry any audio

Manufacturer description

This 3ft High Resolution VGA Extension Cable is designed to provide the highest video quality possible through VGA. Ideally suited for high resolution VGA applications, this high quality male to female coaxial VGA extension cable helps to eliminates picture "ghosting" and fuzzy images inherent to non-coaxial cables, and provides superior EMI interference protection by using ferrite cores near the connector ends.

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SpecPicks scored StarTech 3ft Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Extension Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the display & crt accessories category. StarTech.com'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.

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Key Features

  • VGA extension cable
  • HD-15 (M) to HD-15 (F)
  • molded

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlack
ModelMXT101HQ3
Cable TypeVGA
Item ShapeRound
Model NameSTARTECH.COM LTD
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length3 feet
Part NumberMXT101HQ3
Connector TypeVGA
Number of Pins15
Outer MaterialA common plastic or rubber material used for insulation and protection in coaxial cables
Maximum Voltage100 Millivolts
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Transfer
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Compatible DevicesMonitor
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor
Warranty DescriptionLifetime warranty
Customer Package TypeStandard Packaging

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