Silkland S1336 DisplayPort 2.1 Cable, 5 m, 80 Gbps, DP80

Benefits

At 5 m (16.5 ft), this DisplayPort cable gives you extra reach between a PC and a monitor. A compact desk setup may call for a shorter cable, while a gaming station with more space between the tower and display can benefit from this longer run. Its DP 2.1 DP80 connection supports bandwidth up to 80 Gbps for compatible equipment.

For supported setups, the cable handles uncompressed 4K at 240 Hz and 8K at 60 Hz. With DSC enabled, it supports up to 16K at 60 Hz, 8K at 240 Hz and 4K at 540 Hz. Actual display modes depend on the connected graphics card, monitor and settings, so match the mode to the capabilities of your full setup. Dynamic HDR10+, VRR, FreeSync and G-Sync support make it a practical fit for gaming displays that use these features, MST also supports multi-monitor configurations.

The male-to-male DisplayPort connectors are designed for plug-and-play use, with no latches to press when connecting or removing the cable. A nylon exterior, tinned copper conductors and triple shielding are part of its construction. It also supports uncompressed audio pass-through, including 7.1, 5.1 and 2.0 formats, so compatible audio can travel with the display signal.

Worth noting

This is a DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, so both the graphics card or PC and the monitor need DisplayPort connections. It is backward compatible with DP 2.0 and DP 1.4, making it suitable for setups built around those versions as well as DP 2.1 equipment. For the highest listed refresh rates and resolutions, the source and display must support the selected mode, DSC is required for the cable’s listed high-resolution modes such as 4K at 540 Hz and 8K at 240 Hz.

Some buyers highlight the bandwidth and solid-feeling connectors, while others report flickering or black screens in their setups. Those reports underline the value of matching the selected signal mode to the graphics card and monitor, particularly when using high bandwidth. The cable carries a two-year service warranty.

Best use cases

Choose the 5 m length when your monitor is farther from your PC or when you want more flexibility in positioning the two. For a high-refresh gaming monitor, its DP 2.1 bandwidth and support for variable refresh rate technologies can help make use of compatible display features. It can also suit a multi-monitor arrangement using MST, or a workstation where one DisplayPort connection needs to carry video and compatible audio together.

Compared with a shorter cable for a close-together PC and monitor, this longer option prioritizes reach and placement flexibility. For a gaming setup, connect the cable between the graphics card’s DisplayPort output and the monitor’s DisplayPort input, then select a display mode supported by both devices. Its grey nylon exterior gives it a distinct finish for a visible cable run.

Should you buy it?

It suits you if you need a 5 m DisplayPort connection for a gaming monitor or multi-display setup and want support for DP 2.1, high refresh rates and modern gaming features. Its long reach is useful when the PC cannot sit right beside the display, while backward compatibility also makes it relevant to DP 2.0 and DP 1.4 systems. Choose it for the connection flexibility and bandwidth your compatible equipment can use.