UGREEN DP109 DP Male to VGA Female Converter is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 1,600, turning a DisplayPort output into a VGA signal at up to 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60Hz through a built-in active conversion chipset. The unit arrives brand new and sealed in UGREEN retail packaging at our store inside Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Gold-plated contacts, tinned copper conductors, and a 15cm shielded lead hold the picture steady. The UGREEN DP109 needs no drivers on Windows or macOS, so the second screen appears within seconds of connection.
Kenyan offices still run thousands of VGA projectors and monitors that outlived the computers they were bought alongside. Procurement officers in Upper Hill, ICT technicians at county assemblies, lecturers at Kenyatta University and JKUAT, and church media teams hit the same wall every week. A new HP EliteBook or Dell OptiPlex carries a DisplayPort socket, while the boardroom projector offers only a blue 15-pin VGA input. The UGREEN DP109 closes that gap for KSh 1,600 rather than forcing a KSh 90,000 projector replacement. Sales staff moving between client offices keep one in the laptop bag permanently.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya selling unbranded DP-to-VGA dongles that flicker or drop signal mid-presentation, Mascom International stocks the official UGREEN DP109 (part number 20415) with its active conversion chipset and multi-layer shielding. Users consistently report it holds a clean 1080p picture through full-day training sessions where cheaper passive adapters quit after twenty minutes. Walk into our Kimathi Street showroom to test the UGREEN DP109 against your own laptop and projector before paying. Countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties, and our team confirms your laptop's port shape over WhatsApp before dispatch.
Common Questions About the UGREEN DP109 DP Male to VGA Female Converter
What does the UGREEN DP109 actually do?
It converts a DisplayPort video signal from your computer into an analogue VGA signal that older monitors, projectors, and TVs accept. The DisplayPort plug goes into your laptop, desktop, or graphics card. The VGA socket on the other end takes a standard 15-pin VGA cable running to the screen. A chipset inside the housing does the digital-to-analogue translation, which is why it works on machines whose graphics hardware cannot output VGA on its own.
Will the UGREEN DP109 work with my laptop?
Only if your machine has a full-size DisplayPort socket a rectangle with one clipped corner, usually marked DP. It fits HP EliteBook and ProBook models, Dell OptiPlex and Latitude desktops and laptops, Lenovo ThinkPad units, Acer Chromebox, and most desktop graphics cards. It does not fit Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, USB-C, or HDMI. Send a photo of your port to Mascom International on WhatsApp and our team will confirm the match before you order.
What picture quality can I expect out of it?
The highest output is 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz, which covers full HD projectors and most office monitors up to 24 inches. Older projectors running 1024 x 768 at 75Hz also work. VGA is an analogue standard, so text at 1080p looks very slightly softer than over HDMI, though it stays clearly readable for spreadsheets and slides. Anything above 1080p, including 1440p and 4K, is beyond what VGA carries.
Do I still need a VGA cable to use it?
Yes. The UGREEN DP109 ends in a VGA female socket, not a full cable, so you supply the male-to-male VGA cable that runs to the monitor or projector. Most Kenyan boardrooms and lecture halls already have one taped to the table or hanging off the projector mount. If yours does not, Mascom International stocks 1.5-metre, 3-metre, and 5-metre VGA cables at the Kimathi Street counter.
Does it carry sound to the projector as well?
No. VGA is a video-only standard with no audio pins, so nothing reaches the projector's speakers through this converter. Run audio separately using the 3.5mm headphone jack on your laptop into the projector, amplifier, or a Bluetooth speaker. This catches out many first-time users during church services and school events, so plan the audio path before your session rather than mid-presentation.
Why pay KSh 1,600 instead of buying a cheaper adapter?
Cheap dongles from informal stalls are often passive, meaning they rely on your graphics card doing the conversion itself. Many modern laptops no longer support that, so the screen stays blank. The UGREEN DP109 uses an active chipset that performs the conversion internally, and its foil-plus-braid shielding resists the interference thrown off by projector power leads and fluorescent lighting. That difference shows up as a stable picture rather than rolling lines.
Can it convert the other way, from VGA into DisplayPort?
No. Conversion runs in one direction only: DisplayPort source into VGA display. Plugging a VGA computer into this adapter and expecting DisplayPort output produces nothing. If you need the reverse path an old VGA desktop feeding a modern DisplayPort monitor that requires a different converter with its own chipset. Ask Mascom International on +254 708 852 521 and we will point you to the correct part.
Is the UGREEN DP109 worth it for a Kenyan office?
At KSh 1,600 it keeps working projectors and monitors in service instead of retiring them. A replacement conference projector with HDMI runs upwards of KSh 45,000, and a 24-inch monitor with a digital input starts near KSh 18,000. Schools, SACCOs, and county offices running fleets of VGA screens get years more use from equipment already paid for. One converter per laptop is the usual approach.
Technical Specifications
Signal Conversion and Chipset Behaviour
- Built-in active chipset converts the DisplayPort digital output into an analogue VGA signal older screens understand
- Conversion runs one direction only, from DisplayPort source device to VGA display, never the reverse
- DisplayPort input handles 5.4 Gbit/s per lane, far more bandwidth than a 1080p picture needs
- VGA output bandwidth rated at 162MHz with 10-bit handling, giving headroom for stable full-screen motion
- Active conversion means your graphics card does not need DisplayPort++ dual-mode capability to drive VGA
- No driver download, companion app, or firmware step — the connected screen registers within a few seconds
- The converter draws its power from the DisplayPort socket, so no USB lead or wall adapter applies
Resolution and Refresh Rate Support
- Top output reaches 1920 x 1080 pixels at 60Hz, matching most boardroom projectors and office monitors
- Also handles 1024 x 768 at 75Hz, the native mode of older projectors in Kenyan school computer labs
- Common laptop resolutions of 1366 x 768 and 1280 x 720 negotiate automatically with no manual adjustment
- Analogue VGA cannot carry 1440p or 4K signals — that ceiling belongs to the VGA standard itself
- 60Hz refresh keeps slide transitions, video playback, and cursor movement smooth throughout live presentations
- Text stays readable at 1080p on screens up to roughly 24 inches before analogue softness becomes noticeable
Device and Display Compatibility
- Fits any laptop, desktop, or graphics card carrying a full-size DisplayPort socket with the clipped corner
- Confirmed pairings include HP EliteBook, HP ProBook, Dell OptiPlex, Dell Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad, and Acer Chromebox
- Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 detect the attached screen with no driver download required
- macOS 10.5 and later handle the adapter natively on Mac hardware fitted with full-size DisplayPort
- Output side accepts any VGA monitor, projector, television, or conference screen carrying a 15-pin socket
- Does not fit Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, USB-C, or HDMI ports — check your socket shape first
- Mascom International verifies your laptop's port type over WhatsApp before dispatch to prevent wrong-fit returns
Materials, Shielding, and Signal Protection
- Gold-plated connector pins resist corrosion from coastal humidity in Mombasa, Malindi, and Diani offices
- Tinned copper conductors carry the analogue signal at lower resistance than the mixed alloys in unbranded dongles
- Aluminium foil, ground wire, and braided shield layers block interference from fluorescent lighting and power cabling
- ABS plastic housing on the 20415 version keeps weight low while absorbing knocks inside a laptop bag
- Moulded strain relief at both ends protects the internal wires where the lead meets each connector
- Matte black finish hides scuffs from daily removal and reinsertion at shared boardroom podiums
- Shielding earns its place in offices where projector power leads run alongside video cables under the table
Dimensions, Weight, and Portability
- Lead measures 0.15 metres (15cm), short enough to hang without straining a laptop's rear socket
- Total weight sits around 80 grams, adding nothing noticeable to a laptop sleeve, satchel, or handbag
- Compact body shares a pocket comfortably with a mouse, flash disk, or presenter remote
- Short lead avoids the coiled cable clutter longer adapters create behind a boardroom lectern
- The VGA end rests flat on the desk surface, taking pulling force off your laptop's DisplayPort socket
- Supplied in black only, matching the finish UGREEN uses across its display adapter range
Setup, Display Modes, and Daily Operation
- Plug the DisplayPort end into the computer, then run a separate VGA cable across to the screen
- Windows key plus P opens the display menu offering Duplicate, Extend, or Second Screen Only modes
- Duplicate mirrors your laptop onto the projector, the standard choice for training sessions and client pitches
- Extend treats the projector as a second desktop, keeping presenter notes private on the laptop panel
- macOS offers the same choice under System Settings, then Displays, then Mirror or Extend
- Resolution defaults to the highest mode the VGA screen reports, adjustable manually if the picture looks stretched
- The link stays live between sessions with no re-pairing step, unlike wireless casting over office Wi-Fi
Package Contents
The UGREEN DP109 retail box holds the DisplayPort male to VGA female converter with its attached 15cm lead, plus the UGREEN product card and warranty documentation. Mascom International adds a dated receipt and warranty card at purchase. A VGA cable is not included and is required to reach the monitor or projector Mascom International stocks 1.5-metre, 3-metre, and 5-metre VGA cables separately. No power adapter or USB lead applies, since the converter draws power from the DisplayPort socket.
Warranty
The UGREEN DP109 carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, alongside UGREEN's 12-month regional coverage where the distributor honours it. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly rather than couriering units abroad. Bent or broken connector pins, cut leads, and liquid damage fall outside coverage. Keep your Mascom receipt for any claim.
Where to Buy the UGREEN DP109 in Kenya
UGREEN DP109 DP Male to VGA Female Converter is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and bring your laptop so our team can confirm the port shape and test the picture on a VGA monitor before you buy. Available colour: black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the UGREEN DP109 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you pay only when the converter reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, and Garissa, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above, coordinated at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current market pricing, and honest advice about which adapter actually fits the hardware already sitting in the office.
