Amazon Basics Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable With Gold-plated Connectors, Supports Seamless Digital Audio & Full HD Resolution, 1.83 m, 6 Feet, Black

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Kevin left technology journalism in 2017 to join News UK as an e-commerce editor, overseeing the creation of Sun Selects, and content for Times Tickets. So, if you have an NVIDIA graphics card, you'll want to opt for a DisplayPort monitor with compatible technologies like the LG 27GN800-B Ultragear. source to a HDMI display complete with digital audio support • Active DisplayPort conversion; ideal for graphics cards that can not output DP++ signals • Supports resolutions up to Ultra HD (4K) • Digital audio support up to .

Just be aware that HDMI is okay for now in most cases, while DisplayPort has the speed for the future. DisplayPort, on the other hand, wasn't designed for the same purposes as HDMI and therefore primarily only supports monitors and PCs. Higher quality HDMI to DisplayPort devices should last longer, as the connections within the wires will not degrade as quickly, so you may get much more use out of them.This is especially beneficial for office users who don't want to splash out on a high-end motherboard or graphics card for their PC with multiple DisplayPort ports. However, you can use a DisplayPort hub with an HDMI adapter to daisy-chain multiple HDMI monitors through the DisplayPort on your computer. He then joined Wired UK as a commercial editorial assistant, also contributing to Hardware Heaven and Kitguru in a freelance capacity.

We’ll go through the connectivity question and cover some more of the basics below, so you have all the tools and knowledge you need. To counter this issue, VRR was introduced, allowing your display to refresh as and when needed, matching that of your console or PC. This allows you the option to connect multiple monitors to one DisplayPort connector through the use of "daisy-chaining" from one monitor to another, or by using an external hub like the StarTech 3-Port Multi Monitor Adapter.Most tend to include a mechanical latch that prevents the cables from being accidentally disconnected. Longer cables may exist, but they will likely cause the maximum resolution and refresh rate to deteriorate. They can be used to connect large televisions to consoles that output HD imagery and sound, so that the full quality of such games can be shown off best. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) enables your display to adjust its refresh rate depending on the frame rates from your PC or game console. When playing a game, you'll notice that your refresh rate fluctuates depending on the actions on-screen.

Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and English Literature from the University of Aberystwyth. HDMI is an abbreviation of ‘High Definition Multimedia Interface’, and it refers to an interface that is used for transferring HD data from one device and transferring it over to another. He graduated from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth – now Aberystwyth University – and holds a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and English Literature. While both DisplayPort and HDMI are commonly used connectors, you'll want to choose the right one depending on what it's needed for.

So if you’re looking for a DisplayPort to HDMI converter to make use of an HDMI display, you’ll need to be aware that HDMI has these limits, even if they’re unlikely to be met in most cases. Simple and effective cable adaptor that provides HDMI output with resolutions up to Full HD direct from a mini DisplayPort source. She has a degree in Psychology from the University of Gloucestershire, UK, but spent her childhood growing up in Central London.