common ports for displays

[zoran]

What is the most common port that a display might have, in order to connect to a laptop to work as an external display?

 

[millerj123]

What is the most common port that a display might have, in order to connect to a laptop to work as an external display?

New, or out in the wild?

 

[zoran]

?

 

[millerj123]

?

Are you buying a new laptop or monitor, or using one you already have?

 

[zoran]

I have neither of both, but it will be a pc laptop and a display that im not aware of which it will be!

 

[Lihp8270]

HDMI

 

[ssmed]

HDMI is most universal, a few still have DVI and many have DisplayPort. Some conversion is available HDMI to DVI works well, but lose sound if that is needed.

Increasing numbers have TB or USB-C and these may offer a hub and power supply solution.

 

[maflynn]

HDMI is by far the most common, as mentioned USB-C is another that's increasing in commonality, but I think for the most of us, we looked to ensure that we have HDMI. Even Apple that was pushing USB-C/TB for everything has HDMI in their MBPs