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• Type: DisplayPort cable • Version: 1.4 • Connector 1: DisplayPort male • Connector 2: DisplayPort male • Max. resolution: 7680 x 4320 • 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 multi-monitor workstations. From DisplayPort 1.4 onwards, there is support for HDR (High Dynamic Range), which provides more vibrant images, deeper colors, and better contrast – especially useful with 4K screens with 10-bit color. Version 1.4a added Adaptive Sync, a technology that enables variable refresh rates and prevents tearing, benefiting gamers in particular through FreeSync or G-Sync. DisplayPort 2.0 and 2.1 build on this with higher bandwidth and improved 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 shapes per version Full-size DisplayPort: standard shape, found on most desktop GPUs. Mini DisplayPort: used on MacBooks, Microsoft Surface, and some laptops (especially before USB-C). USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode: available from version 1.4a and 2.0 – supports video output via USB-C port. Possible adapter options 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 required. DisplayPort → VGA: only with an active adapter (digital to analog conversion). Mini DisplayPort → HDMI/DVI/VGA: same as above, different connector shape. 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 natively supported; requires special hardware (typically not compatible). Ask a product question