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VGA Splitter Cable (No Screen Extension) 1 Male to 2 Male Dual Monitor Y Adapter 1080P Full HD for projectors, HDTVs, Monitors (6 Feet) - Only for Screen Duplication - Work for Identical Monitor
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VGA Splitter Cable (No Screen Extension) 1 Male to 2 Male Dual Monitor Y Adapter 1080P Full HD for projectors, HDTVs, Monitors (6 Feet) - Only for Screen Duplication - Work for Identical Monitor

Bottom line: The VGA Splitter Cable: One male VGA in, two male VGA out - no separate VGA cables needed; main trade-off: duplication only - cannot extend a desktop or show separate displays.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ One male VGA in, two male VGA out - no separate VGA cables needed
  • ✓ Handles 800x600, 1024x768, 1600x1200 and 1080p Full HD signals
  • ✓ 6-foot run reaches monitors on either side of a desk
  • ✓ Plug and play, no drivers or external power

Cons

  • ✗ Duplication only - cannot extend a desktop or show separate displays
  • ✗ Requires two identical monitors at matching resolution
  • ✗ Ghosting appears if only one of the two outputs is plugged in
  • ✗ Screen brightness drops once the signal is split across both displays

Manufacturer description

The PASOW VGA Splitter Cable solves one specific problem well: mirroring a single computer's display onto two identical VGA monitors without buying a second video card. The 6-foot Y adapter terminates in one male VGA connector for your PC, laptop, game console, or Blu-ray player, and two male VGA outputs that plug straight into your displays, so you skip the extra VGA cables entirely. Supported resolutions run from 800x600 (SVGA) through 1024x768 (XGA), 1600x1200 (UXGA), and 1080p Full HD, covering everything from a period-correct CRT setup to a modern LED panel. Installation is plug and…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this to extend my desktop across two monitors?

No. PASOW states the cable duplicates the PC screen only and does not support screen extension or separate displays. For an extended desktop you need a second video output or a display adapter that supports extension.

Do both monitors have to be the same model?

They need to be identical monitors running the same resolution. PASOW notes it will not be compatible with two different monitors at different resolutions, since a single VGA signal is sent to both outputs.

What resolutions does it support?

800x600 (SVGA), 1024x768 (XGA), 1600x1200 (UXGA), and 1080p, which covers high-resolution LCD and LED monitors as well as older CRT-era modes.

Does it carry audio to the monitors or projector?

No. The specifications list audio support as none, so sound must be transmitted separately over a dedicated audio cable from your PC or source device.

Why is my screen dark or showing a ghost image?

Both outputs must be plugged in; leaving one unconnected causes ghosting shadows. Some dimming is expected once the signal is split. Connect the host device first, then the displays.

Key Features

  • The Vga splitter cable male to male duplicate the PC screen to a monitor only, does not support screen extension or showing seperate displays. Note: you must connect the host firstly, and then connect the display
  • VGA dual monitor adapter sends an identical VGA signal to two separate VGA displays; Reliably transmits an identical signal to two separate monitors; no need VGA cables
  • Attention: Both display devices must be plugged, it will cause monitor ghosting shadow if plug only one of them. The screen will be darker when they connect the vga male to male splitter cable. Please make sure to use identical monitors which need to have the same resolution, it will be certainly not compatible if use two different monitors with different resolution
  • Vga splitter y cable has a male connector that plugs directly into a computer; Another two male VGA sockets on the VGA splitter cord connect to the VGA cables of two separate displays
  • Video resolution support for 800x600 (SVGA), 1024x768 (XGA), 1600x1200 (UXGA), and 1080p for high resolution LCD and LED monitors; Audio must be transmitted separately

Full Specifications

BrandPASOW
ColorBLUE
ModelPSW-VGA 1 MALE TO 2 MALE
Cable TypeVGA
Item ShapeRound
Model NamePSW-VGA
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length6 feet
Part NumberPSW-VGA 1 MALE TO 2 MALE
CompatibilityPC
Connector Type8 Pin PCIe
Number of Pins8
Number of Items1
Special Feature1 Male to 2 Male only for Screen Duplication, No Screen Extension
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Compatible DevicesMonitor
Included ComponentsCABLE
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Customer Package Typesimple retail box or padded envelope
Compatible Phone ModelsNo Compatible Phone Models

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