UGREEN 16K DisplayPort 2.1 Cable, 2m, 90° Connector, 80Gbps

At 2m, this UGREEN DisplayPort 2.1 cable gives you some flexibility when connecting a desktop PC or other DisplayPort source to a monitor, TV or projector. Its male-to-male connectors and 90° L-shaped design are the main practical distinctions: the angled end is intended to help where a straight plug would be awkward behind a screen or case.

The cable is rated for up to 80Gbps and lists support for resolutions and refresh rates including 16K at 60Hz, 8K at 120Hz and 4K at up to 240Hz. Those figures depend on the source, display and the rest of the setup, the cable alone cannot add a resolution or refresh rate that the connected devices do not support.

Strengths

The angled connector is useful for a setup where space behind the monitor is limited or where a straight cable would need to bend sharply. What difference does that make day to day? It can make the connection easier to route close to a wall or within a compact desk arrangement, while reducing the strain caused by a tight bend at the port.

For gaming and high-refresh displays, the listed support for FreeSync, G-Sync and DSC 1.2a may be relevant, alongside the stated bandwidth. The cable also supports HDR10+, HDCP 2.2, 3D and MST, and is backwards compatible with DisplayPort versions 2.0, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2 and 1.1. That makes it a candidate for more than one kind of DisplayPort setup, rather than a cable aimed solely at a single display format.

The aluminium housing, internal tinning and multi-layer shielding are intended to protect the connection and signal path. These are useful design details, but they do not remove the need for compatible equipment at both ends.

The essentials

This is a 2m indoor DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, not an adapter: both connected devices need a suitable DisplayPort connection. It supports extended, mirrored and MST modes, so it can be considered for a multi-monitor arrangement where the computer and displays support that configuration. Plug-and-play operation means no separate installation is required.

In a practical gaming setup, it could connect a graphics card to a high-refresh-rate monitor, with the right-angle end helping when the port sits close to a wall or the back of a case. The advertised maximum modes should be treated as supported possibilities, not a guarantee for every combination of graphics card, monitor, resolution and settings. If you need a cable for a specific display mode, the capabilities of those devices matter as much as the cable specification.

Usage tips

Before choosing it, check that the source and display both use DisplayPort and that a 2m cable reaches comfortably without tension. The right-angle plug is intended for tight spaces, but its orientation should suit the position of the port, a straight connector may be easier to route if the cable needs to leave the device directly outwards.

It makes sense if you want a DisplayPort 2.1 connection with a right-angle end for a crowded desk or a high-refresh gaming display. It may not suit you if either device lacks DisplayPort, or if your setup requires a cable longer than 2m.

Final verdict

The UGREEN cable’s clearest buying reason is the combination of a 90° connector and high stated bandwidth. It is a sensible fit for a DisplayPort setup where cable clearance is a real concern, while the resolution and refresh-rate claims offer headroom for compatible equipment. If your priority is simply connecting devices in an open space, a standard straight DisplayPort cable may do the same job, choose this one when the angled plug is useful and the listed capabilities match your hardware.