Amazon Basics DisplayPort to HDMI cable with gold-plated connectors 1.8 m

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Mini - commonly used for the DisplayPort output on notebook PCs including Apple products which includes Thunderbolt. Luckily, HDMI and DP cables share almost universal compatibility with all variety of devices and operating systems. DisplayPort, on the other hand, wasn't designed for the same purposes as HDMI and therefore primarily only supports monitors and PCs.

He then joined Wired UK as a commercial editorial assistant, also contributing to Hardware Heaven and Kitguru in a freelance capacity. As long as you’re using electronics with an HDMI and DisplayPort on them, you shouldn’t have to fret details like Apple vs Windows vs Android. This is how (mainly) TVs are able to access HD sound and visuals and is done through the use of just one simple HDMI cable. All DP cables have the same basic layout and wiring and will support any feature including audio, daisy-chaining, HDR and DSC. From the thickness of the braided wiring to the physical construction of the connections, no part of this cable feels cheap or likely to wear out.DisplayPort is a newer standard originally developed to support the higher performance requirements of personal computers, enabling an increase in performance and integration. I looking to increase my desktop set-up from two to three monitirs and would appreciate any thoughts on dual or triple ports DP to HDMI adapters. It's possible to find a 50-foot HDMI cable that's capable of delivering 4K resolutions at 60Hz, however, DisplayPort cables rarely exceed 10 (according to the official standard) or 15 feet. Keep in mind, even advertised refresh rate support can be diminished if you don’t adhere to the length limitations laid out earlier. The trouble is, only DisplayPort monitors support NVIDIA's G-Sync and AMD's FreeSync; HDMI can currently only offer support for FreeSync.

Whether you’re trying to use 1440p or 4K, this cable is equipped for the tasks of higher bandwidth transmissions. Each bit of cabling is rather thick, with the bare copper conductors being thoroughly protected by layers of braided foil, sealed beneath a smooth plastic exterior. Just be aware that HDMI is okay for now in most cases, while DisplayPort has the speed for the future. For example, both HDMI and DP can support 4K content, provided the DisplayPort cable is at least version DP 1. High quality cable that allows you to connect your HDMI display to a DisplayPort source without the use of an extra adaptor.You'll notice that gaming monitors tend to display these supported technologies in their specifications, like the Acer Nitro XV282K which supports AMD FreeSync. That’s largely to do with the length of these cables, which clearly have been intended to be placed and forgotten rather than moved and packed. But where most DisplayPort to HDMI cables overlook support for subtle features, Cable Matters provides cabling that makes sure you’re able to make the most out of the HDMI and DisplayPort formats.