DVI vs VGA | Difference between DVI and VGA
• This page compares DVI vs VGA and mentions difference between DVI and VGA.
• Both DVI and VGA are methods used to connect monitor with computer.
• They support different cable lengths.
• They are used to transport video between PC and monitor/TV/Projector.
• They do not support audio. Hence separate audio cable is needed.
| Specifications | DVI | VGA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Digital Video Interface or Digital Visual Interface | Video Graphics Array |
| Standard | Support both analog and digital signals | Support analog signal |
| Application of use | It is ideal for LCD monitor. | It is ideal for CRT monitor. |
| Technology | It is newest technology. | It is old technology. |
| Immunity against signal distortion | DVI technology is less prone to signal distortion. | VGA technology is more prone to signal distortion. |
| Outline View with pins |  Three types viz. DVI-A (supports analog only) , DVI-D (supports digital only) and DVI-I (supports analog and digital both) |
 Supports analog interface only |
| Outer Color of connectors/ports | white | Blue |
| Pin details | 29 pins | 15 pins |
| Hot Pluggable feature | Supported | Not Supported |
| Display | It supports better picture quality. | The picture quality is poorer than DVI due to A(analog) to D(digital) and D to A conversion. |
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