Cables

Apple-specific cables are designed to transfer data, images, audio and video signals from one Apple device to another. There are also power cables and chargers that only fit Apple devices and possibly even selected generations of device, so always ensure you check compatibility.

These cables are designed for the specific ports of various generations of iPhone, iPads and Mac laptops. They feature USB, USB-C or Thunderbolt, Lightning or MagSafe connectors.

Audio cables are designed to transfer sound signals from one device to another, whilst some video cables can carry both audio and video data.

These adaptors are designed to convert or split one AV format to another, such as HDMI to VGA and analog audio.

DisplayPort is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 2008, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions and refresh rates.

These adaptors convert DisplayPort connections into other types of digital interface such as HDMI, DVI and USB.

DVI and VGA are older standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 1999 and 1987 respectively, both standards can only carry video, separate audio cables are required.

These adaptors convert DVI or VGA connections from one to the other or into other types of digital interface such as USB.

HDMI is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops along with consumer electronics such as TVs, projectors, Blu-ray players and receivers. Originating in 2002, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions, refresh rates and audio quality.

These adaptors convert HDMI connections into other types of digital interface such as DisplayPort, DVI and USB.

These display adaptors are a great solution if your laptop or tablet doesn't have the right connections for your screen(s). Simply pick the correct input and ouput for your devices.

Audio cables are designed to transfer sound signals from one device to another, whilst some video cables can carry both audio and video data.

Over the decades there have emerged lots of different competing standards for carrying AV data so make sure to check compatibility carefully.

DisplayPort is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 2008, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions and refresh rates.

Make sure to check which versions of DisplayPort your devices support so you can choose a compatible cable.