Cable Matters 160001-BLK-14x10

Overview

The Cable Matters 160001-BLK-14x10 pairs a DVI-D (24+1 pin) male connector with an HDMI female port in a passive adapter that needs no power and no drivers. Put plainly, it does exactly one job: it lets a PC or graphics card that only has DVI output drive a monitor or TV that only has HDMI input.

Standards support is HDMI 1.3 and Single-Link DVI, and the resolution ceiling is 1920×1200 at 60Hz, so it is the wrong tool from the outset if you are chasing 4K or high refresh rates.

Within those limits, it fits cleanly. As captured in August 2026, the Amazon rating stands at 4.8 out of 5 across 202 reviews — a 96% positive score.

In a category crowded with unbranded parts, that consistency is really a statement about fit tolerance and contact reliability, which is exactly what matters in a part this simple.

Compatibility Guide

Start with the physical fit. This is a DVI-D male connector, so it plugs into the DVI female port on your PC or graphics card.

The most common mistake here is confusing DVI-I and DVI-D. A DVI-D male fits into a DVI-I female port without issue, but the reverse — a DVI-I male into a DVI-D female — will not go in.

Compare your ports pin-by-pin against a photo before ordering.

Next, bandwidth. This adapter supports Single-Link DVI only, not dual-link.

The 1920×1200 @ 60Hz ceiling comes from the Single-Link DVI bandwidth limit itself; it is not something a better adapter or a better cable can overcome. If you need 2560×1440 or 4K, change plans entirely and secure a native DisplayPort or HDMI 2.0+ output instead.

Electrically, DVI-D and HDMI both carry video over TMDS, which is why a passive pass-through works at all. But pass-through also means nothing is added that was not already there:

Audio catches people out most often. If you planned to connect a TV and get sound from it, budget for a separate path — the PC's headphone jack, powered speakers, or a USB DAC.

Some graphics cards are said to pass audio over DVI, but it is model-dependent and not something to rely on.

Finally, think about clearance. The adapter protrudes a few centimeters from the DVI port, and an HDMI cable head adds more on top of that.

If your PC sits tight against a wall, that stack puts leverage on the DVI port. An angled HDMI cable helps, or skip the adapter entirely and use a one-piece DVI-to-HDMI cable.

Either way, tighten the thumbscrews on the DVI side — most reported problems with passive adapters are contact issues, not conversion failures.

Product Info

As captured on 29 August 2026, Amazon.co.jp listed it at ￥8,644, the same ASIN (B00K2E4WA8) showed the same figure on the US listing, and an eBay US marketplace listing was $28.79.

Prices move often and this article will not move with them, so check the product page for the current figure before buying.

Bluntly, that is expensive for a single DVI-to-HDMI adapter; functionally equivalent unbranded parts sell for a fraction of it. Suffixes like "14x10" in Cable Matters part numbers are sometimes used to denote length or pack quantity, so this price may well be for a multi-pack rather than a single unit.

That is not something the listing data confirms, so check the title and quantity on the product page before ordering — receiving ten when you wanted one (or the reverse) is a real possibility.

The specification itself is unambiguous: DVI-D 24+1 male to HDMI female, 1920×1200 @ 60Hz maximum, HDMI 1.3 and Single-Link DVI.

It launched around 2015 and has stayed in the catalogue for more than a decade. Nothing is included but the adapter — no HDMI cable — and it carries the manufacturer's limited warranty (typically one year).

Reviews sit at 4.8 out of 5 from 202 ratings, 96% positive, as of August 2026.

Adapters like this attract one-star reviews the moment they do not fit or do not display, so holding that score at 200-plus reviews is a practical signal that the tolerances and signal integrity are honest.

Comparison With the Alternatives

Three approaches solve the same problem, each with a different sweet spot:

• A converter adapter like this one — reuses the HDMI cable you already own and leaves the monitor-side wiring untouched. The cost is one extra connection point and a longer protrusion behind the PC.
• A one-piece DVI-to-HDMI cable — no protrusion, fewer contact points, physically the most stable. But that cable is locked to DVI use and cannot be repurposed for HDMI-to-HDMI later.
• An active converter on a different path (DisplayPort to HDMI, etc.) — the answer when you need 4K, audio, or dual-link-class bandwidth. It costs more and usually needs power.

The rule of thumb: if 1920×1200 is enough and you already own an HDMI cable, take the adapter. If the run is permanent, take the one-piece cable.

And the moment 4K or audio enters the requirements, you should be moving off DVI altogether.

Best Use Cases

• Anyone with an older DVI-only graphics card and an HDMI-only monitor. It solves the problem without a GPU upgrade, with no image-quality compromise at full HD.
• Anyone connecting an older laptop or desktop to a TV or meeting-room display. No drivers, plug and go — just arrange audio separately.
• Multi-monitor users with a spare DVI output. Native DisplayPort or HDMI for the main panel, this adapter for a secondary reference display, works well.
• Anyone burned by flaky budget adapters. A 4.8 rating over 202 reviews is a defensible reason to pay more for a part this small.

Before You Buy

1. Not for 4K. 1920×1200 @ 60Hz is a hard ceiling, and high refresh rates are out too.

If you are gaming and chasing resolution or frame rate, this is not on your list.

2. Plan for no audio. DVI-D carries no sound.

Video appearing on a TV with no audio is the single most common "is this defective?" false alarm with this kind of adapter.

3. Price and quantity. ￥8,644 (captured August 2026) is steep for one DVI-to-HDMI adapter.

Given the possible multi-pack reading of the part number, confirm the quantity on the listing, and if you genuinely need one unit, pause and ask whether the price is justified.

4. Do not take the listing metadata at face value. Amazon listings occasionally carry metadata that belongs to a different product.

The details here are internally consistent for Cable Matters, but confirm the connector genders and direction (DVI-D male / HDMI female) from the product images and title. There are four possible male/female combinations for DVI-HDMI adapters, and the wrong one simply will not plug in.

5. Conversion does not improve image quality. A passive adapter passes the signal through; it neither improves nor degrades what the GPU sends.

If swapping adapters helps, what you actually fixed was a bad connection.

6. Bidirectional use is not guaranteed. The connector genders effectively fix the direction of use.

For an HDMI source feeding a DVI-input monitor, buy a product built for that direction.

FAQ

Q. What happens on a 4K monitor?
A. You get a scaled-down image capped at 1920×1200 @ 60Hz. 4K output is not possible.

Q. Does it carry audio?
A. No. DVI-D has no audio in its specification — route sound separately from your PC.

Q. Will it work with dual-link DVI equipment?
A. It is Single-Link only, so you cannot exceed the stated ceiling.

Q. Does it work with a DVI-I port?
A. Yes — a DVI-D male fits a DVI-I female. The reverse does not, so watch the direction.

Q. Any power or drivers needed? A.

Neither. If nothing displays, retighten the DVI thumbscrews and swap the HDMI cable to isolate the fault.

Q. Will HDCP-protected content play?
A. That depends on your PC and graphics card, not on the adapter.

Product Disclosure (Amazon)

• Manufacturer: Cable Matters
• Seller: Amazon US
• Fulfilled by: Amazon US
• ASIN: B00K2E4WA8
• Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.