Look at the video ports on your TV, monitor, or projector. Ports you typically see include HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA. This will help you determine which adapters and cables you need for your device, as they are often sold separately.
For best results, we recommend:
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If possible, use the same type of connection between your Surface or dock and your monitor.
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If you can’t use the same type of connection, we recommend one of these types of connections (in order of best results): USB-C, DisplayPort (Mini DisplayPort), HDMI, DVI, VGA.
We recommend using these adapters with your Surface:
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Surface USB-C to Display Adapter
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Officially licensed third-party accessories
If your external display has DisplayPort
Depending on which Surface you have, you’ll need one of the following:
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A USB-C to DisplayPort adapter and a DisplayPort cable (sold separately)
A Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (sold separately)
If your display only has Mini DisplayPort, you can set up the following connections: connect a USB-C to HDMI adapter to an HDMI cable and then to an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort and then to your external display.
Note that the more adapters used, the more signal degradation will occur.
If your external display has an HDMI port
Depending on which Surface you have, you’ll need one of the following:
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A USB-C to HDMI adapter and HDMI cable (sold separately)
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A Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and HDMI cable (sold separately) )
If your external display has a VGA port
Depending on which Surface you have, you’ll need one of the following:
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A USB-C to VGA adapter and VGA cable (sold separately)
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A Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter y VGA Cable (sold separately)
VGA cable and adapter are for video only. Audio will play from your Surface speakers unless you’ve connected external speakers. To learn more, go to Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories.
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