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Which cable do I need?
A used monitor may come without a cable, or with the wrong one. Find your laptop or PC's port and the monitor's port below.
USB-C laptop to USB-C monitor
USB-C to USB-C cable rated for video (DP Alt Mode, USB4 or Thunderbolt)
USB-C laptop to DisplayPort monitor
USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable
USB-C laptop to HDMI monitor
USB-C to HDMI cable (HDMI 2.1 type for high refresh)
Console or GPU to HDMI 2.1 monitor
Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable
DisplayPort PC to DisplayPort monitor
VESA-certified DisplayPort 1.4 (DP8K) cable
DisplayPort 2.1 (DP80) for the newest monitors
VESA-certified DP80 (UHBR20) DisplayPort 2.1 cable
DisplayPort PC to HDMI monitor
DisplayPort to HDMI cable or adapter
HDMI laptop to DisplayPort-only monitor
Active, USB-powered HDMI to DisplayPort adapter
Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort
Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable
Old DVI or VGA PC to a modern monitor
DVI-D to HDMI (passive); VGA needs an active VGA to HDMI converter
Long cable runs at 4K or high refresh
Active or fibre (AOC) HDMI/DP cable, or a certified shorter cable
Tight spaces: right-angle adapters
90-degree (right-angle) adapter
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Not sure what ports you have? Our ports and cables guide explains them. Looking for arms, light bars or a KVM switch? See accessories.