From the manufacturer

Actively Powered from Your PC's USB Port

Sewell Hammerhead VGA to HDMI Converter, 1080p

Convert any VGA signal with audio to HDMI with the Sewell Hammerhead (HDMI cable sold separately). This innovative new product is one of the smallest VGA to HDMI converter on the market. Don’t be fooled by the small size of the Sewell Hammerhead. This product packs a heavy punch, converting VGA to full 1080p resolution. The Hammerhead requires no additional power for standard definition displays and includes an optional power supply for high definition. The Hammerhead allows users to connect any computer that outputs VGA to any HDMI TV or display. With so much free content online to watch these days, you can now get it from your computer to your big screen HDMI TV with this simple converter.

Supported PC Resolutions (VGA):
640x480@60Hz, 640x480@72Hz, 640x480@75Hz, 640x480@85Hz, 720x400@70Hz, 800x600@60Hz, 800x600@72Hz, 800x600@75Hz, 800x600@85Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1024x768@70Hz, 1024x768@75Hz, 1024x768@85Hz, 1152x864@75Hz, 1280x720@60Hz, 1280x768@60Hz, 1280x768@75Hz, 1280x768@85Hz, 1280x800@60Hz, 1280x800@75Hz, 1280x800@85Hz, 1280x900@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 1280x1024@75Hz, 1360x768@60Hz, 1400x1050@60Hz, 1440x900@60Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz, 1680x1050@60Hz, 1920x1080@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz


Features The Hammerhead VGA to HDMI supports standard VESA VGA timing output and HDMI output up to 1920x1200@60Hz and provides advance signal and processing with precision colors. No external power adapter needed (supporting VGA port and internal power supply). The unit comes ready to use, requiring no software, simply plug and play.	The Sewell Hammerhead VGA to HDMI Converter can convert analog PC (RGBHV) and audio to a digital HDMI format. Simply connect the analog HD-15 VGA output from the PC to the digital HDMI input of your HD ready television and enjoy stunning high definition video from your computer on your TV. The Hammerheads high bandwidth capability supports a wide range of PC and HDTV resolutions with no transmission loss.	Minimum Lag For Gaming The Sewell Hammerhead is also a preferred adapter for those needing to connect gaming rigs to their HDTVs. With a 43 millisecond lag, this adapter is a great choice (anything under 50 milliseconds is undetectable by the human eye and inconsequential).


	Sewell Premium HDMI Cable	MOS Spring Cable	Sewell 1x2 HDMI Splitter
	See Details	See Details	See Details
Customer Reviews	97	—	1,007
	An HDMI cable you can rely on every day!	The last lightning cable you will ever buy!	Because breaking up is hard to do!

Product information

Product Dimensions

2.3 x 2.2 x 1.6 inches

Item Weight

9 ounces

Manufacturer

Sewell Development Corp. dba Sewell Direct

ASIN

B006LP0FXA

Item model number

SW-29831

Customer Reviews

3.8 348 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

December 13, 2011

Feedback

Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

Looking for specific info?

Product Description

Convert any VGA signal with audio to HDMI with the Sewell Hammerhead. This innovative new product is the smallest VGA to HDMI converter on the market and will handle resolutions up to 1080p.

Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5

348 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and ease of installation of the adapter. For example, they mention it works well, is well-made and simple to install. That said, opinions are mixed on image quality, value, cord length and sound quality.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

155 customers mention135 positive20 negative

Customers like the performance of the adapter. For example, they say it works well, it works immediately, and it works flawlessly. Some mention that the adaptor is compact and works perfectly.

"...VGA to HDMI converter did it in a very compact package and very well. The Hammerhead has certainly earned 5 stars." Read more

"...That said, the Sewell VGA to HDMI works perfectly. Plug it in, attach the cable, and turn it on and go...." Read more

"...This thing kicks some serious butt! Works like a charm. Supports many resolutions. Setup is easy, no complicated instruction manuals and no hassle...." Read more

"The Sewell Hammerhead VGA to HDMI Active Converter... worked very well. I was extremely pleased with both product and price. ONE BIG drawback . . . ...." Read more

86 customers mention79 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the adapter. For example, they mention it's well-made, solid, and has high-quality copper components. The metal housing really helps with durability. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and durability.

"...The packaging itself was impressive.The Hammerhead is very solidly made...." Read more

"...Much better built than most products of this kind out there. Should last forever. (at this price, it had better!)2. Easy Plug and Play...." Read more

"...The device itself and the mini vga cable are high quality copper. It also comes with a 3.5mm stereo jack however, that is not copper...." Read more

"...1360. That's as high as i could get for it to work. It looks great on both the tvand the computer." Read more

59 customers mention55 positive4 negative

Customers find the installation process of the adapter simple. They say it's plug and play, with no setup or configuration necessary. Some mention that the adaptor works as advertised and has no hassles.

"...I was on in less than five minutes total. This product is simple, well made, and just plain works.PROS:1. Very Well Built...." Read more

"...Works like a charm. Supports many resolutions. Setup is easy, no complicated instruction manuals and no hassle...." Read more

"The device was easy to set up and started working immediately; no hassle...." Read more

"...No adjustments, no fiddling around with settings, it just worked...." Read more

25 customers mention18 positive7 negative

Customers like the size of the adapter. They say it's compact, portable, and easy to install. Some mention that it has great video and sound quality.

"...The Hammerhead VGA to HDMI converter did it in a very compact package and very well. The Hammerhead has certainly earned 5 stars." Read more

"...a wall or under a table or on the back of a cabinet, so it is nice and small - it just needs to be fairly close to the power outlet.- mike" Read more

"...There is simply no room for even small fingers...." Read more

"...Price range of $40 would be much better.PROS: Compact size, good quality.CONS: Expensive, works only at certain display settings for me." Read more

69 customers mention40 positive29 negative

Customers are mixed about the image quality of the adapter. Some mention that the resolution actually looks pretty good, and they are satisfied with the picture quality. However, others say that the audio was good, but the picture is very poor, and not quite as clear as a normal HDMI-Out to HDMI. They also mention that they had trouble getting a picture at first, and that the display is not as sharp as if it were a true digital display.

"...This thing kicks some serious butt! Works like a charm. Supports many resolutions. Setup is easy, no complicated instruction manuals and no hassle...." Read more

"...that your color reproduction could be way off, some picture elements could disappear altogether and the window, when maximized, will be larger than..." Read more

"...Then press Ffunction to project on TV. The grapha is OK on TV and my mouse worked well...." Read more

"...Colors, fonts and images were all extremely sharp, as if looking at the laptop's built-in display...." Read more

35 customers mention23 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the adapter. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'd be a waste of money.

"...I was extremely pleased with both product and price. ONE BIG drawback . . . ...." Read more

"...me to use a still-functioning laptop as a media computer at a relatively low cost." Read more

"...As said, it would get five full stars were it not for this ridiculously pricey item in a ridiculously pricey box...." Read more

"...works as advertised. Very well built, solid metal, not plastic. The price is salty, however you get what you pay for...." Read more

23 customers mention9 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the cord length. Some mention that the adapter includes a short VGA extender cable and a micro USB cable. They say the cord is long enough to reach USB ports. However, some customers say that the HDMI cable is bad and the design is poor. They also mention that it's a faulty device and not a very good standard.

"...34; They do not appear to care that I sit with a defective device...." Read more

"...Sewell includes a short VGA extender cable (I didn't need it) and a micro USB cable for powering via USB port...." Read more

"...It is a little ungainly, sticking way out from the computer, hanging in thin air putting a lot of stress on the connector, but VGA D-subs are quite..." Read more

"...and comes complete with a USB power cable, audio cable, and VGA extension cable...." Read more

19 customers mention10 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the adapter. Some mention that the sound is just fine, and the synchronization between sound and picture is excellent. However, others say that the device was working fine, but no sound was coming out of it.

"...was using maximized YouTube playback and it was perfect and audio was excellent...." Read more

"...4. I noticed Audio won't come out from TV and laptop. I turned both TV and laptop volume were MAX still completely no sound...." Read more

"...The resolution and size is much improved and the sound quality is just fine for the boys needs...." Read more

"...until I played 1080 HULU ... then a little jumpy and the audio was about a second ahead of video...." Read more

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Stephanie Sullivan

Hammerhead "nails" VGA to HDMI conversion - Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2013

Verified Purchase

The Sewell Hammerhead VGA to HDMI converter was a flawless performer in my client's configuration. My client needed to connect a older PC with Windows XP to a HD DLP projection TV that did not have a VGA input.

We first tried a Cable Matters Portable VGA to HDMI Scaler/Converter which we could not get to work at all. This was attractive because it only needed the VGA and USB cable (audio came through the USB). Unfortunately it just didn't work at all for us.

The Hammerhead came in a premium box that was clearly designed to store the unit and it's cables when not in use. The packaging itself was impressive.

The Hammerhead is very solidly made. It was noticeably heavy in the hand and gave an immediate impression of quality. You probably don't want to hang it directly on your VGA plug because of this and the moment arm it would create would be a danger.

It comes with a 2ft+ audio cable and similar USB cable (to provide power) and a short VGA cable (to avoid having the Hammerhead sticking out the back of your PC) and a thin flyer that pretty much says plug the parts together in the obvious way. You'll need to provide the HDMI cable yourself which I feel is quite reasonable.

We put it together, plugged everything in. The one quibble with the Hammerhead is not quite enough space to turn the lock screws on the unit itself. We got it done, but unless you have petite fingers you might need to seek someone who does. But again, this is a quibble with an excellent product.

The PC immediately saw the TV as a Sony brand monitor with all the appropriate resolutions available. We set it up in dual monitor mode and it worked perfectly! After our prior experience this was a great relief. Our test was using maximized YouTube playback and it was perfect and audio was excellent.

Going from analog VGA signals to digital HDMI signals isn't so easy to do well. It's almost like unscrambling an egg. The Hammerhead VGA to HDMI converter did it in a very compact package and very well. The Hammerhead has certainly earned 5 stars.

10 people found this helpful

Helpful

Andtiques Owner

Pricey but Excellent! Gets The Job Done Perfectly!

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2012

Verified Purchase

I am a professional musician that needed one dedicated laptop for studio work only and the ability to produce a high definition monitor on a large screen HD TV. My Samsung Large Screen did not have VGA and I also wanted a better sharp image for live recording with no strains of vision. (A lot ot precise details in studio recording).

I didn't want to pay this kind of price for a simple converter adapter, but I also needed something quickly and working immediately. I'm okay with my purchase despite the price.

That said, the Sewell VGA to HDMI works perfectly. Plug it in, attach the cable, and turn it on and go. Easy screen resolution changes on the laptop had a perfect image instantly. I was on in less than five minutes total. This product is simple, well made, and just plain works.

PROS:
1. Very Well Built. Not plastic junk, but metal and hard casing. Nice and firm connections that won't slip. Much better built than most products of this kind out there. Should last forever. (at this price, it had better!)

2. Easy Plug and Play. It has minimal picture instructions, but I can't see anyone really needing them. As said, Five minutes and I was finished and working.

3. Shipping was instant. You just can't order something online and get it any faster. Most excellent order process and delivery time.

4. It just plain works and works well.

CONS:

1. Pricey, Pricey, Pricey! This is an adapter for goodness sake, not a heart monitor! This could be manufactured and sold at a much less price and still turn profit.

2. Knowing that the average consumer isn't going to want to pay this kind of price for a simple adapter they made a box that is sturdy, fancy, colorful, with a magnetized lid (rolling eyes) and looks like you are buying it from a fine jewelry store instead of in a simple, attractive pack that would work quite as well. (you can read some other reviews and see how this impressive ploy worked on people...these guys are smart.....I'll give em that). It probably cost them more to manufacture the box than the adapter itself. I had to have working results immediately or I would have researched and read more reviews of other products even more than I did and probably purchased differently.

I'm sure this packaging was created for the retail box store consumer. (online orders have no way of experiencing this pristine, elegant, packaging before purchase). So in the usual consumer marketing ploy, they created this box to entice a buyer to feel as if they are buying prestige, when at the bottom line, it's still just an adapter. They knew they had to do this to be able to bait and hook the retail buyer into purchasing such a pricey product. Good for them!! Bad for us!

3. The screws to lock down the adapter to the VGA are very, very hard to turn in place. There is simply no room for even small fingers. It holds firmly and well without them and my unit will never move so this isn't an issue with me, but if you want to screw-lock it on and off, you will need the help of a small tool to turn the screws both on and off. It's no biggie, but needs mentioning.

As said, it would get five full stars were it not for this ridiculously pricey item in a ridiculously pricey box.

BUT, if you want THE BEST, WELL MADE ADAPTER, and you are willing to pay the price.......Go for it. Solid......Easy.......Works! and that's what I really wanted in the first place.

3 people found this helpful

Helpful

Freshh

I love it!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2013

Verified Purchase

I was looking for a way to connect an old computer with vga to a new TV I purchased that only has hdmi inputs. I tried using some cables at first but it did not work that way. I did my research and it turned out that vga can only be upscaled to work with hdmi with a converter.

Then I came across this beast. This thing kicks some serious butt! Works like a charm. Supports many resolutions. Setup is easy, no complicated instruction manuals and no hassle. This little thing does not even need external power and even has an audio input jack that connects to the computer and transmits sound to the TV/monitor. What more could you ask for?

It comes with a short (about 3 inch) vga male/female cable, so that the device itself does not have to be plugged straight into the device, which is convenient if it was to be used with a laptop for example, as it would not get in hands way as much.

The device itself and the mini vga cable are high quality copper. It also comes with a 3.5mm stereo jack however, that is not copper. Using this cable, I was only able to get mono sound through my TV. Good thing I had an extra copper stereo cable that allowed me to get stereo sound. With this, everything is perfect now.

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Alex

bad expereience with this Converter, damage my laptop mouse

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014

Verified Purchase

I coonected this converter to my sony laptop and Samsung smart TV, every step took acrroding to manual instruction. Then press Ffunction to project on TV. The grapha is OK on TV and my mouse worked well. But I disconnected the coverter off TV and laptop, my mouse was frozen. The bad thing is the mouse doesnot work anymore even I tried to reconnect this coverter and even more I formated my laptop. Right now I have to use a wirless mouse.

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English

SpinSugarMonkey

Compatible with DOS gaming and text mode graphics!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2017

Verified Purchase

Works very well with old 486 computers running DOS and windows 95/98SE.If your monitor or TV has no was no VGA input this is an excellent converter. Tested successfully with 60/70Hz resolutions including the 720x400 resolution that many VGA to HDMI adaptors fail on. Slight loss at the edges at 640x480 on Samsung televisions but is perfectly OK on the Samsung 930BF and DELL U2412M monitors with a HDMI to DVI adaptor. Other resolutions are perfectly good. One unsupported DOS game is Psycho pinball. Mode not supported on that game but the VGA port on the U2412M monitor does not support it either. And only the beginning BIOS splash screens when using the first Matrox Millennium graphics card does not show yet again the U2412M suffers with this. Commander Keen is distorted and red in appearance from a Matrox Millennium but show very well on a Nvidia GeforceFX 5700 slightly pink tint. Tested perfectly fine with a Dell D530 and tested from graphics cards as old as the ISA ATI mach32 right up to a Nvidia GTS450 and tested resolutions from a mega low 160x120 upto the highest 2048x1536 where it squeezes the picture in! Oh and the sound pass through to HDMI is spot on! Unsupported resolutions will not pass through the sound so you will have an idea if the adaptor or television is to blame. Truly amazing conversion! Well done Sewell!

One person found this helpful

Diana Kunz

Funktioniert sehr gut

Reviewed in Germany on April 9, 2013

Verified Purchase

Ich hatte schon 1-2 andere Konverter bestellt die aber entweder schon direkt defekt waren oder nur schlechte Bildqualität geliefert haben.
Die hier funktionieren super, auch die Bildqualität ist top. Der Konverter an sich ist sehr gut verarbeitet. Er wird nur bei längerer Benutzung etwas heiss, könnte aber auch an der Abluft vom Notebook liegen.

Translate review to English

Lucy

Fantastic item at a very reasonable price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2015

Verified Purchase

Fantastic. A brilliant solution if your laptop has no hdmi connection. Plugged it in straight out of the box and worked like a charm. Great reproduction and quality. Very reasonable price considering some of the very expensive alternatives. A no brainer!

justanotheruser

great product - delivers exactly what it promises

Reviewed in Germany on April 21, 2015

Verified Purchase

now here is a perfect example of a product that does exactly what it promises to do. i used it to connect my old laptop (with VGa only) to a brand new lcd. im very happy with the result

Ann Era

See Well

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2015

Verified Purchase

If you know what you're doing all well and Good, but, if you're like me and don't really know what you're doing, you read reviews and take advice from well meaning community members, family and friends, and try and put two and two together with what you have.
I hate to say it amongst such glowing reviews, but this didn't work for me.

I gave it 4 Stars for cosmetics, display and packaging.
It looks Good, strong, sturdy and very well made.
It comes in a neat and tidy presentation box - almost like a jewel box with a chunky bracelet.

I had contemplated keeping it - just in case...or keeping it to give away as part of a 2-part present or a stocking filler.

I think I need Scart.

Thank You!

See more reviews

Connector Type	VGA to HDMI
Item dimensions L x W x H	2.3 x 2.2 x 1.6 inches
Brand	Sewell
Finish Type	Hdmi
Item Weight	0.56 Pounds

Image Unavailable

Sewell Hammerhead VGA to HDMI Active Converter 1080p Compact Size

About this item

Additional Details

Customers also viewed these products

From the manufacturer

Sewell Hammerhead VGA to HDMI Converter, 1080p

Features

Minimum Lag For Gaming

Product information

Feedback

Looking for specific info?

Videos for this product

Sewell Hammerhead VGA to HDMI Active Converter 1080p Compact Size

Product Description