Does Dell XPS support HDMI?

When connecting specifically to a TV, you’re going to need HDMI connectivity, something that the XPS 13 doesn’t have built-in. Instead, you’ll need to use the Thunderbolt 3 output and turn that into the HDMI that your TV will require. Thankfully, it can be done with a single, affordable Thunderbolt 3 to HDMI cable.

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How do I connect my Dell XPS laptop to my HDMI TV?

How to connect your XPS 13 2-in-1 to your TV

Connect the USB-C end of the cable to the Thunderbolt 3 port on your laptop.
Connect the HDMI end of the cable to an empty HDMI input on your TV.
Turn on the laptop and you’ll now see Windows 10 on your TV.

How do I connect my Dell XPS to a monitor?

You can connect external displays directly to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, or up to two external displays using a docking station.

Connect an external display using a direct USB-C or Thunderbolt cable:
Connect an external display using a USB-C to Thunderbolt/HDMI/DisplayPort adapter:

What type of HDMI does Dell use?

Type D. This port/connector set is defined in the HDMI 1.4 specification and is commonly called the micro-HDMI connector. The male connector is 6.4 mm by 2.8 mm. There are 19 pins and this connector type is designed for laptop devices.

Does XPS 13 support DisplayPort?

Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.

How do I connect my Dell laptop to a monitor with HDMI?

How Do I Connect My Dell Laptop to a Monitor Using HDMI?

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your Dell laptop.
Plug in a power cable to the laptop.
Attach the power cord to a power source and turn it on.
Switch on your laptop and the external monitor.
Select the video source you have connected to your monitor.

How do I get the HDMI input on my Dell laptop?

Turn on the display device and then select its setup menu. Use the setup menu to select the connected HDMI port as both the audio and video input channels for the device. Save the settings and then exit from the setup menu.

Can you connect Dell XPS 13 to a monitor?

If you love Dell’s monitors and want to match your XPS 13 with one, there is this 24-incher. It has plenty of ports, including USB-C, for the easiest, single-cable connectivity to the laptop, and full VESA compatibility for easy multi-monitor mounting. It’s a stunning monitor to match with an equally stunning laptop.

How do I connect my Dell computer to HDMI?

Turn on the display device and then select its setup menu. Use the setup menu to select the connected HDMI port as both the audio and video input channels for the device.

What ports does Dell XPS 13 have?

Ports and connectors

Two USB Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) ports with Power Delivery.
One USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/DisplayPort.

What cord do I need to connect Dell laptop to monitor?

If your laptop has a USB-C port, you can find converter cables that will allow you to connect to the monitor’s HDMI port. There are also HDMI-to-DVI and VGA-to-HMDI converters.

Does Dell laptop have HDMI input port?

Insert one end of the HDMI connector cable into your Dell laptop’s HDMI port. The HDMI port will be located on the back or side panel of your laptop, depending on what model you have. The HDMI port is shaped like the connector of the cable.

Is Dell laptop HDMI input or output?

The HDMI port on the laptop is output only.

Why are there no HDMI to DisplayPort cables?

Here’s why: The DisplayPort provides 3.3v DC power on pin 20. Most DisplayPort cables do not have this pin (or it is not connected inside the cable) because it will cause a short-circuit when connecting source to sink. DisplayPort natively outputs in a LVDS signal type that is not compatible with HDMI (HDMI uses TMDS).

Is HDMI to DisplayPort the same as DisplayPort to HDMI?

A different type of adapter must be used when going from HDMI to DisplayPort: The HDMI specification does not support the DisplayPort LVDS signal type, and if the HDMI TMDS is plugged into a DP monitor, it will not work.

How do I connect my Dell laptop to an external monitor?

Connect the video and power cables

Connect the power cable to the monitor or projector, and the wall outlet.
Connect the video cable to the monitor or projector, and the computer.
Turn on the monitor or projector.
Turn on the computer.
Select the correct video source on the monitor or projector.

What kind of cables do Dell monitors use?

Here are the most common monitor cable connection types and the maximum resolution they support: DisplayPort (DP) and Mini-DisplayPort (mDP) 1.3 – 8192 x 4320 @ 60 Hz (Figure 1.) DisplayPort (DP) and Mini-DisplayPort (mDP) 1.2 (Dual Cable Connection) – 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz (Figure 1.)