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Apple Lightning to VGA Adapter

Name: Apple Lightning to VGA Adapter
Brand: Apple
SKU: B015ZRJ8NW

Bottom line: The Apple Lightning to VGA Adapter: Mirrors iPhone, iPad, or iPod Lightning screens to VGA projectors at up to 1080p; main trade-off: no audio output at all, so you need a separate 3.5mm or speaker path.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Mirrors iPhone, iPad, or iPod Lightning screens to VGA projectors at up to 1080p
✓ First-party Apple adapter, so iOS updates rarely break Lightning handshake compatibility
✓ Mirrors apps, websites, slideshows and presentations, not just video-out from select apps
✓ Plays movies, TV shows, and captured video to a VGA display at up to 1080p

Cons

✗ No audio output at all, so you need a separate 3.5mm or speaker path
✗ VGA cable is sold separately, adding cost on top of the adapter
✗ VGA is analog, so image is softer than an HDMI adapter at the same 1080p
✗ Lightning only, so it will not work with USB-C iPhone or iPad models

Manufacturer description

Use the Lightning to VGA Adapter with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector. The Lightning to VGA Adapter supports mirroring of what is displayed on your device screen — including apps, presentations, websites, slideshows, and more — to your VGA-equipped TV, display, projector, or other compatible display in up to 1080p HD. It also outputs video content — movies, TV shows, captured video — to your big screen in up to 1080p HD. Simply attach your Lightning to VGA Adapter to the Lightning connector on your device and then to your TV or projector via a VGA cable (sold separately).

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Use the Lightning to VGA Adapter with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector.
The Lightning to VGA Adapter supports mirroring of what is displayed on your device screen — including apps, presentations, websites, slideshows, and more — to your VGA-equipped TV, display, projector, or other compatible display in up to 1080p HD.
It also outputs video content — movies, TV shows, captured video — to your big screen in up to 1080p HD. Simply attach your Lightning to VGA Adapter to the Lightning connector on your device and then to your TV or projector via a VGA cable (sold separately).
Requires a VGA cable (sold separately) for connection to your TV or projector. Does not support audio output.

Full Specifications

Brand	Apple
Color	White
Finish	Matte
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	MD825AM/A
Compatibility	iOS
Built-In Media	VGA Adapter
Connector Type	Lightning, VGA
Item Type Name	USB-to-VGA Adapater
Item Dimensions	2.6 x 0.7 x 6.1 inches
Mfr Part Number	MD825AM/A
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	1
Warranty Description	Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Item dimensions L x W x H	2.6 x 0.7 x 6.1 inches
Specific Uses For Product	Projector,Tv
Global Trade Identification Number	04547597916759, 30888462323056

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