What Is an Output Device? An output device is a computer hardware that receives data from a computer and translates that data into another form. That form may be audio, visual, textual, or hard copy such as a printed document. The key distinction between an input device and an output device is that an input device sends data to the computer, whereas an output device receives data from the computer. Examples of Output Devices 1. Monitor 2. Printer 3. Audio Speakers 4. Headphones 5. Projector 6. GPS 7. Sound Card 8. Video Card 9. Braille Reader 10. Plotter Monitor The most common output device used with computers is the monitor, which displays video images and text. A moni...