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• Type: DisplayPort cable • Version: 1.4 • Connection 1: DisplayPort male • Connection 2: DisplayPort male • Max. resolution: 8K@60Hz • Gold-plated: yes • Color: black DisplayPort Versions overview | Version | Year | Maximum Bandwidth | Maximum Resolution (with DSC) | |-------------|------|-------------------|-------------------------------| | 1.0 / 1.1 | 2006 / 2007 | 8.64 Gbps | 2560×1600 @ 60Hz | | 1.2 | 2009 | 17.28 Gbps | 3840×2160 @ 60Hz | | 1.2a | 2013 | 17.28 Gbps | 3840×2160 @ 60Hz | | 1.3 | 2014 | 32.4 Gbps | 5120×2880 @ 60Hz | | 1.4 | 2016 | 32.4 Gbps | 7680×4320 @ 60Hz | | 1.4a | 2018 | 32.4 Gbps | 8K @ 60Hz + HDR | | 2.0 | 2019 | 80 Gbps | 10K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz | | 2.1 | 2022 | 80 Gbps | 16K @ 60Hz | DisplayPort 1.2 introduced MST (Multi-Stream Transport), allowing you to connect multiple displays via a single port – ideal for workstations with multiple monitors. From DisplayPort 1.4, there is support for HDR (High Dynamic Range), which provides more vivid images, deeper colors, and better contrast – especially useful for 4K screens with 10-bit color. Version 1.4a added Adaptive Sync, a technology that enables variable refresh rates and prevents tearing, which particularly benefits gamers via FreeSync or G-Sync. DisplayPort 2.0 and 2.1 build on this with higher bandwidth and better HDR performance at higher resolutions. Explanation DSC: Display Stream Compression – compression without visible quality loss, to achieve higher resolutions and refresh rates. MST: Multi-Stream Transport – multiple displays via one DisplayPort output. HDR: High Dynamic Range – better contrast, deeper colors. Adaptive Sync: Supports variable refresh rates (FreeSync/G-Sync). Gbps: Gigabit per second – data speed of the connection. Connector types per version Full-size DisplayPort: standard form, present on most desktop GPUs. Mini DisplayPort: used on MacBooks, Microsoft Surface, and some laptops (especially before USB-C). USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode: possible from version 1.4a and 2.0 – supports video output via USB-C port. Possible adapter options / adapters DisplayPort → HDMI: possible via active or passive adapter (depending on version and direction). DisplayPort → DVI: only Single-Link DVI with passive adapters. For Dual-Link DVI, an active adapter is needed. DisplayPort → VGA: only with an active adapter (digital to analog conversion). Mini DisplayPort → HDMI/DVI/VGA: same as above, different connector form. USB-C → DisplayPort: if the device supports DisplayPort Alt Mode. USB-C → HDMI: via DisplayPort Alt Mode or separate USB-C video chip. DisplayPort → USB-C: not standard supported; requires special hardware (generally not compatible). Ask a product question