HDMI vs. VGA to monitor connection

[asec92]

Hi all,

I have a 2009 Macbook Pro 13'' and an Asus 23'' LED monitor. Currently, I connect the laptop to the external monitor using Apple's VGA to Mini Displayport adapter and a VGA cord. However, recently I picked up a few extra HDMI cords and I'm wondering if there is any sort of benefit to HDMI connection over VGA?

Thanks!

 

[Macman45]

If your monitor supports it then yes...the quality is superior.

 

[elpmas]

HDMI is all in 1, VGA will require you to use a connector from your speakers to get sound.

 

[BreakGuy]

You'll need to get yourself a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter in order to use the HDMI cable.

 

[kfergiez]

If your monitor supports it then yes...the quality is superior.

Well that's not true at all. Technically, they'll be the same. However, I can recall multiple instances on this forum as well as personal experience that the hdmi connection is actually poorer as far as the display goes. Stick with your VGA cable.