USB-C to DisplayPort
USB-C laptop to DisplayPort monitor
Your laptop has USB-C or Thunderbolt and the monitor only has DisplayPort, or you want its full refresh rate.
| From | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
|---|---|
| To the monitor | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Gets you | 1440p or 4K at high refresh |
| You need | USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable |
| Look for | DP 1.4 (HBR3); DSC support helps for 4K at 144 Hz |
Charging too? See will it charge my laptop or phone: effective charging is the lowest of the monitor's PD watts, the cable's rating and your device's maximum.
Gotchas
- The laptop's USB-C port must support DisplayPort Alt Mode; check the laptop spec.
Ones we'd buy
- Cable Matters Unidirectional USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable, 6ft · Advanced Audio and Video Support: The DisplayPort to USB C cable supports Multi-Stream Transport (MST) for daisy-chaining multiple monitors and offers enhanced audio...
- UGREEN Unidirectional USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable 8K@60Hz 4K@240Hz 6.6FT · UGREEN Unidirectional USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable 8K@60Hz 4K@240Hz 6.6FT
- Cable Matters 32.4Gbps Unidirectional USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Adapter · Compatibility Note: This adapter is unidirectional and only works from a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode to a DisplayPort monitor. It is not compatible with HDMI...
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