StarTech MXT101MMHQ25 25ft VGA Monitor Cable

Overview

The StarTech MXT101MMHQ25 is a 25-foot VGA-to-VGA cable built to carry analog video from a source to a monitor or projector without the signal degradation that cheap cables introduce over distance. Both ends terminate in 15-pin High Density D-Sub (VGA) connectors, male to male, so it drops straight into standard VGA ports on displays, KVMs, PCs, and legacy AV switchers. At 25 feet, the MXT101MMHQ25 covers runs that a standard 6- or 10-foot cable can't — conference room ceiling mounts, wall-mounted monitors fed from a rack, or a projector positioned across a room from the source.

Key Features

• 75 Ohm impedance: matched to standard VGA signal requirements, which keeps color and sync accuracy consistent instead of drifting on longer runs.
• 28 AWG wire gauge with 14 conductors: enough conductor count and gauge to carry full RGBHV video signaling without crosstalk between channels — important once you're past 15-20 feet where thinner cabling starts to show ghosting or color shift.
• Aluminum-Mylar foil shield with braid: double-layer shielding cuts EMI pickup from nearby power runs, fluorescent ballasts, or HVAC motors — the usual suspects behind snowy or jittery VGA images in commercial spaces.
• 1 ferrite core: suppresses high-frequency noise at the connector end, reducing the chance of interference bleeding into the video signal near equipment racks.
• 0.4 in (9mm) cable OD with PVC jacket: compact enough to route through standard conduit or cable trays without eating up all your raceway space.
• CMG fire rating (general purpose): suitable for in-wall and riser installations under general building code, which matters if this cable is going behind drywall or up through a ceiling plenum path that doesn't require plenum-rated cable.
• Nickel-plated connectors: resists corrosion at the contact points, which keeps signal integrity steady over years of connect/disconnect cycles or in humid environments.
• Operating range 0°C to 60°C, storage -20°C to 80°C: holds up in unconditioned equipment closets or loading dock offices where HVAC coverage is inconsistent.
• UL2919 regulatory approval: gives facilities and integrators a recognized safety compliance mark to reference during commercial installation sign-off.

Integration & Compatibility

Because the MXT101MMHQ25 uses the same 15-pin HD D-Sub connector on both ends, it works as a direct replacement or extension for any VGA-based video path — desktop-to-monitor, laptop dock-to-projector, or matrix switcher output to a display. It's a straightforward fit anywhere you're maintaining legacy VGA infrastructure alongside newer HDMI or DisplayPort runs during a phased upgrade. If your monitor or source only has HDMI or DisplayPort, this cable is the wrong pick — you'd need a converter rather than a straight VGA cable like the MXT101MMHQ25.

What's in the Box

• 1x StarTech MXT101MMHQ25 25ft VGA (HD15) male-to-male cable

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What connectors does the MXT101MMHQ25 use?

A: Both ends are 15-pin High Density D-Sub (VGA) male connectors, so it works as a direct male-to-male VGA run.

Q: How long is the MXT101MMHQ25 cable?

A: It's 25 feet (7.6 meters) long, with a max connector dimension of 1.3 in (34mm).

Q: Is the MXT101MMHQ25 shielded against interference?

A: Yes. It uses an aluminum-mylar foil shield with braid plus one ferrite core to reduce EMI pickup on longer runs.

Q: What's the warranty on the MXT101MMHQ25?

A: It carries a lifetime hardware warranty.

Q: Can the MXT101MMHQ25 be installed in-wall?

A: It carries a CMG general purpose fire rating, suitable for standard in-wall and riser applications under general building code.

Jerry Tildsen

I get asked about VGA runs more than you'd think — plenty of conference rooms and control rooms still have analog displays that aren't getting replaced this budget cycle. The MXT101MMHQ25 is a 25-foot male-to-male VGA cable, and the spec that actually matters at that length is the 28 AWG conductor gauge across 14 conductors — thin cable on a long run is exactly what causes the soft, ghosted image you see on cheap extension cables.

Technical Highlights:

• 75 Ohm impedance: matched correctly to VGA signal spec, so color and sync stay accurate instead of drifting over the 25ft run.
• Aluminum-Mylar foil + braid shielding with 1 ferrite core: this combination is what keeps a 25-foot run clean when it's routed near ballasts or power conduit — single-layer shielding on lesser cables won't hold up at this length.
• CMG fire rating: lets you route the MXT101MMHQ25 in-wall or through a riser under general building code without needing a plenum-rated cable.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 0.4 in (9mm) OD, this cable fits standard conduit and cable tray, but check your raceway fill calculations if you're bundling several runs together.
• This is analog VGA only — if your source or display has moved to HDMI or DisplayPort, the MXT101MMHQ25 won't bridge that gap; you'd need a signal converter, not a longer VGA cable.

This is the right call for a conference room retrofit where the projector or flat panel is 20+ feet from the credenza or rack and you're keeping the existing VGA source hardware in service rather than replacing it.