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I have a laptop with an HDMI 1.4 output. I awaiting delivery of a monitor that may have a DVI-D input (the Ebay description said DVI-D in one place and HDMI in another). I need a cable to connect them.

My understanding is that DVI-D and HDMI ports are always female and that the video standards are the same. So am I right in thinking that I can buy any male-male cable/adapter advertised as either DVI-D to HDMI or HDMI to DVI-D?

For example, this AmazonBasics cable says that it "adapts a DVI-D output to an HDMI input", as though it is unidirectional. Is that just a misunderstanding or is it possibly correct?

The monitor probably doesn't have audio, so I am only worried about the video connection.

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Yes, you can buy any adapter you like.

Cables and adapters (in this case) are passive, and just make electrical contact.

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