UGREEN 16K DisplayPort 2.1 Cable, VESA Certified, Braided, 6.6FT
Product description
For connecting a desktop graphics card to a DisplayPort gaming monitor, this UGREEN cable offers a direct DP-to-DP link with support for high-resolution and high-refresh-rate displays. It is listed as a 16K DisplayPort 2.1 cable, with backward compatibility for earlier DisplayPort versions, so it may suit a newer setup as well as equipment using an older standard.
Its braided jacket and aluminium alloy connector shells are practical details for a cable that may be routed around a desk or moved when equipment is rearranged. The stated length is 6.6FT (2M), so check that it reaches between the two ports along the route you intend to use.
Size & fit
At 6.6FT (2M), the cable is intended for a fairly direct connection between devices rather than an especially long run across a room. Its male-to-male DisplayPort connectors need a DisplayPort socket at each end, this is not a DisplayPort-to-HDMI lead. That makes it relevant for a PC-to-monitor setup, or other equipment with matching DisplayPort connections, but not for a screen that only accepts a different connector type.
For a desk setup, the length should be considered alongside where the PC and monitor sit and how the cable will be routed. The listing names computers, HDTVs and gaming monitors among compatible devices, but the actual display modes available depend on the connected equipment as well as the cable.
Benefits
The main appeal is the combination of DisplayPort 2.1 support and features aimed at gaming displays, including FreeSync and G-Sync support, HDR and MST. The listing also specifies backward compatibility with DisplayPort 2.0, 1.4, 1.3 and 1.2. That gives buyers a route to connect compatible older gear without choosing a cable limited to one newer standard.
The purple cable has a nylon braided jacket, triple shielding and aluminium alloy shells. These construction details may matter if the lead will be handled or routed regularly, rather than left untouched behind a fixed installation. Buyers’ comments are generally positive about its build, ease of connection and picture quality. Some also describe reliable high-refresh-rate use, while feedback on flickering is mixed, so those reports are useful context rather than a guarantee for every combination of graphics card and monitor.
Compared with a basic DisplayPort lead, this one makes more sense when the aim is to support gaming features and a newer display connection. A solid pick if both devices have DisplayPort and you want a braided cable with stated support for variable refresh technologies. Better avoided if either device lacks a DisplayPort socket, as the connectors will not match.
Technical details
- Type: DisplayPort 2.1 to DisplayPort cable
- Length: 6.6FT (2M)
- Colour: Purple
- Connectors: Male-to-male DisplayPort
- Construction: Nylon braided jacket, triple shielding and aluminium alloy shells
- Features: VESA certified, HDR, MST, FreeSync and G-Sync support
- Backward compatibility: DisplayPort 2.0, 1.4, 1.3 and 1.2
The performance figures in the product information are not consistent: the name claims 54Gbps, while the feature details state 40Gbps and UHBR10. Resolution and refresh-rate claims also vary between sections. For this type of use, check the monitor and graphics card specifications together rather than treating the cable’s headline figures as a guarantee of a particular mode.
Final verdict
This is a feature-rich DP-to-DP cable for a gaming or desktop display setup where the ports already match and the 2M length suits the layout. Its braided construction, stated VESA certification and support for gaming features are useful differentiators. The conflicting bandwidth and resolution information is the key reason to verify the mode you need against your display and graphics card before choosing it.