How to Choose the Standard DisplayPort Cable?

How to Choose the Standard
DisplayPort​ Cable?
DisplayPort cables make it easier to connect a video source and a display
device with each other. These cables are designed to support devices such
as a PC, laptop, and monitors. DisplayPorts provide an ultimate display
interface for computers. They also carry audio, USB, and other forms of
data. These cables are capable of 3,840x2,160-pixel resolution at 60fps.
This means that a standard DisplayPort cable will support new systems
with the same quality results, possibly supporting systems up to 4k at
60Hz.
However, while you look for buying options, you need to make a note that
there are a few RBR (Reduced Bit Rate) cables. They support only up to
1080p. Therefore, unless the cable is identified as RBR, it is a standard
DisplayPort cable​.
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Here are some points to consider:
A standard DisplayPort cable (1.1, 1.2) supports any system,
including 4K and multi-stream capabilities.
A standard DisplayPort support RBR, HBR (High Bit Rate), and HBR2
(High Bit Rate 2), which can support 4K at 60hz or up to 1080p using
multi-stream.
Myth: If you will buy an expensive cable, it will provide better quality.
It is explained in detail below.
Debunking the above myth, these cables use packetized data similar to
USB and Ethernet cables. Therefore, you will get all of the data or you don’t.
It is not that you get a better picture only with expensive DisplayPort cables.
Although, a poor-quality cable can lead to data errors in video or audio data.
So, it is important that you make a choice for standard quality cables. To
avoid end up buying bad quality cables, you can consider below things:
1. Connector Type:
Before you opt for buying, you need to be clear about connector type
according to your requirement. This is the most important thing to consider
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during the purchase of these cables. For DisplayPort cables, there two
types of connectors available:
Standard DisplayPort Connector: It is about the size of a USB
connector. Mainly, it is used for DisplayPort enabled PC monitors.
The Mini DisplayPort Connector: It’s majorly used for the DisplayPort
output on notebook PCs.
The Mini DP connector is in use for Thunderbolt source as well. You can
also connect any DisplayPort monitor to Thunderbolt source with a
standard DisplayPort. (Thunderbolt is compatible with DisplayPort. It even
includes support for dual-mode-DP-to-HDMI and DP-to-DVI adaptors, and
DP-to-VGA adaptors.)
2. Avoid Non-DisplayPort Certified Cables:
We love to shop from our beloved clothing brands like H&M, Forever 21,
Asos for good quality products. Then why not to do the same for
DisplayPort cables? Just like there are duplicates for every industry brand
in the market, the same scenario is there for cables.
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According to reports from VESA, they received a few complaints regarding
the DisplayPort operations. As a result, many users’ systems were affected
by improperly made DisplayPort cables. These types of cables are generally
non-DisplayPort or off-brand cables.
Further, VESA itself purchased a number of non-certified, off-brands cables.
They found that a big number of these cables were configured improperly.
They were not compatible with all system configurations. Even they
wouldn’t pass the DisplayPort certification test. Moreover, these bad quality
cables have the tendency of damaging your PC, laptop or monitor.
Therefore, whenever you buy cables with a DisplayPort certification, you
won’t face such problems.
3. Cable Length
An important thing while choosing a ​DisplayPort cable is to know that
which type of ​DisplayPort connector you will need at each end. Have you
finalized the cable length? As it is a vital need. For example, the length of
your cable depends upon its use case.
When you are looking to connect two monitors together, you won’t need the
cable of the same length you need while connecting a monitor to CPU. The
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standard length of these cables is available of 1 to 3 meters (roughly about
10 feet).
Concluding
DisplayPort cables are important components when you want a precise
connection between your devices. But when buying them, if you opt for a
cheaper option, a non-branded cable, it might be vulnerable to your
systems. That’s why the very first thing you will need is to avoid low quality
and non-branded DisplayPort cables. It may put your system through
unexpected visual issues, system power-up problems. It is necessary to
remember that, those issues would cost you more than a standard
DisplayPort cable price. Hence, consider buying cables from a reputed
online shop, and brands with DisplayPort certifications.
Read Some more Ideas About Displayport cables:
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Choosing Between HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4: What Should You
Know?
Understanding the Significance of DisplayPort Cables
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