Which Consumer Devices Use HDMI Type D Micro Ports?

The HDMI Type D micro-connector—commonly called Micro HDMI—is a compact, 19-pin interface engineered to provide full high-definition digital audio and video transmission from ultra-portable consumer hardware. Because chassis space and circuit board real estate are severely constrained in small electronics, manufacturers turn to Type D connectors when full-sized Type A or intermediate Type C (Mini HDMI) ports are too bulky to fit. Below are the primary consumer device categories that rely or have relied on this compact port design.

Action Cameras and Compact Drones

Action cameras are among the most widespread users of HDMI Type D ports. Action camera lineups (such as older GoPro HERO models prior to wireless streaming dominance or models utilizing dedicated media accessories) and compact drone controller systems feature Micro HDMI ports to deliver low-latency video out. This output allows filmmakers and drone operators to feed live monitoring views directly into larger external displays, video switchers, or broadcast equipment.

Mirrorless and Compact Digital Cameras

While larger professional DSLR bodies frequently opt for Mini HDMI (Type C) or full-sized Type A connectors, many slim mirrorless cameras and enthusiast pocket point-and-shoots use Type D. Popular models from manufacturers such as Sony (Alpha series compact bodies), Panasonic, and Olympus have integrated Micro HDMI ports to enable clean HDMI video feeds for external video recorders, field monitors, and live-streaming capture cards.

Single-Board Computers and Maker Hardware

Compact developer kits and consumer-facing single-board computers (SBCs) make frequent use of Type D connectors. A notable example is the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 series, which feature dual Micro HDMI ports to drive two independent 4K monitors simultaneously without inflating the footprint of the board. Portable retro-gaming handhelds and open-source emulator hardware also commonly feature Micro HDMI to easily plug into living room televisions.

Ultra-Thin Laptops, 2-in-1s, and Tablets

Before USB-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode became the dominant universal connector, ultra-portable notebooks, convertibles, and Windows/Android tablets frequently utilized Micro HDMI. Ultrabooks from ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo used Type D ports to maintain razor-thin profiles while still offering users a direct, adapter-ready method to present slide decks or extend displays to standard external monitors and projectors.

Legacy Smartphones and Media Players

During the transition to high-definition mobile recording in the early to mid-2010s, several flagship Android smartphones—such as the Motorola Droid X, BlackBerry Z10, and select LG models—shipped with dedicated Micro HDMI output ports. This allowed owners to plug their phone directly into an HDTV with a Type D to Type A cable to watch recorded videos, display photo galleries, or mirror games on a big screen before wireless casting protocols matured.