


Here's a quick summary of the connection types: We'll also outline the best connection and cable to choose for 144Hz and other higher refresh rate displays. We outline the different types of connections below and give you different usage scenarios to help you decide. Under most circumstances, you can get away with using whichever cable you have lying around - and whatever works - but if you have more specific needs, such as carrying audio, displaying a higher resolution or outputting a higher refresh rate for gaming, you’ll need to be more discerning with your choice of cable.

Most monitors will have a range of different inputs available, and your PC or laptop will also use different outputs, so it can be difficult to decide which is the best connection to use.
