Any noticeable difference between VGA and HDMI on 1080p monitors?

[Joe With The Glasses]

I'm getting a new computer while over break, but the problem is that the monitor I have here at my dorm only accepts VGA and HDMI for PC input (it's actually a TV, but same size as my other Samsung monitor).

I really only need 1080P 60Hz, so will I see any difference between using HDMI and VGA from my computer to my TV monitor?

 

I'd just bring one of my monitors from home but I'm being flown from Michigan to North Carolina and then back again, so it'd just be easier if I use this TV I already have here in my dorm. 

[Levent]

you should try it out ,I personally noticed washed out colors with VGA 

[Oshino Shinobu]

Yes and no. VGA is an analogue interface, so the signal can change depending on the quality and condition of the cable. It's pretty much obsolete now and HDMI is superior in pretty much every way. 

[samcool55]

I didn't see much difference from vga to dvi or hdmi the screen signal is exacly the same. But going from dvi (or hdmi, whatever it's the same) to vga. I did see the difference clearly. Vga does look a lot more washed out indeed. It doesn't look that sharp. With vga some of the pixels give their color off to the surrounding pixels. 

[AMICLG]

There is, VGA was never good to start with (bad colors/interference issues = bad picture) and TVs are designed to be used as TVs not monitors so the controller board for VGA on TVs suck. So if you can; use a digital signal (HDMI,DVI,DP).

[shananigans89]

to my understanding, VGA will not do 1080p. also VGA is an analog signal and HDMI is a digital signal. The analog will have reduced image sharpness and color accuracy. 

 

check out this short read:

 

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5786244_hdmi-vs_-vga.html

 

IMO, if you have both an HDMI and VGA connection on your computer and on your TV, use the HDMI. 

[Joe With The Glasses]

Thanks for the answers.

 

I'll probably use the HDMI. 

 

If i can I'll order a new monitor sometime next semester that I can use. 

[Uphorics]

to my understanding, VGA will not do 1080p. also VGA is an analog signal and HDMI is a digital signal. The analog will have reduced image sharpness and color accuracy. 

 

check out this short read:

 

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5786244_hdmi-vs_-vga.html

 

IMO, if you have both an HDMI and VGA connection on your computer and on your TV, use the HDMI. 

 

VGA does reach 1080p. The maximum resolution is 2048x1536. But yes, VGA has reduced image quality. So unless you're forced to use VGA, don't use it. 

[shananigans89]

VGA does reach 1080p. The maximum resolution is 2048x1536. But yes, VGA has reduced image quality. So unless you're forced to use VGA, don't use it. 

 

AH! thanks for correcting me. i read the VGA quirks too fast and got confused. 

 

here's what it actually said:

VGA Quirks

• Many flat-panel televisions will not accept a VGA signal higher than 1366 x 768 pixels. This is sufficient for 720p HD, which is 1280 x 720 pixels, but not 1080p HD, which is 1920 x 1080 pixels.

[Speedbird]

Well, HDMI is the same as DVI, and I have used both DVI and VGA at 1080p 60Hz. Saw no difference. Just make sure that the cable is good and that it's screwed in properly to the ports. Trust me, I have seen displays display incorrectly when VGA isn't properly plugged in.