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Cable Connector Guide
A visual guide to different connector types
Video
DisplayPort (DP)
Mini DisplayPort (miniDP/mDP)
HDMI
DVI
VGA
USB and Data
USB-A
USB-B
USB-B SuperSpeed (USB-B SS)
USB-C
Lightning
Thunderbolt 2
Thunderbolt 2 uses the same connector as Mini DisplayPort. You can tell them apart by the logo on the plug/cable
Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 uses the same connector as USB-C. You can tell them apart by the logo on the plug/cable
Network
Ethernet
Power
USB-C
Dell Barrel (7.4mm)
Dell Barrel (4.5mm)
Microsoft Surface Power Connector
Magsafe 1
Magsafe 2