HDMI to DisplayPort
HDMI laptop to DisplayPort-only monitor
Lots of ex-office monitors only have DisplayPort, and your laptop only has HDMI.
| From | HDMI |
|---|---|
| To the monitor | DisplayPort |
| Gets you | standard desktop use |
| You need | Active, USB-powered HDMI to DisplayPort adapter |
| Look for | Active conversion |
Gotchas
- This direction always needs an active converter; a plain cable will not work.
Ones we'd buy
- Club 3D HDMI 2.1 to DisplayPort 1.4 Active Adapter Cable - 4K 120Hz 8K 30Hz Converter for PC Laptop Gaming Console to Monitor - USB Powered Male to Female Display Adapter CAC-1335 · ULTRA HD PERFORMANCE: Convert HDMI 2.1 signals to DisplayPort 1.4 with stunning 4K resolution at 120Hz or 8K at 30Hz. Perfect for next-gen gaming consoles,...
USB powered (stated on the product page), so it needs a spare USB port nearby. - Cable Matters HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter, HDMI 2.0 to DP 1.2, 4K@60Hz · HDMI to DisplayPort cable adapter connects a computer or laptop with HDMI to a monitor with DisplayPort input; A DisplayPort cable (sold separately) is required for...
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