UGREEN 55566 DisplayPort 2.1 Cable, 50cm, 80Gbps, Braided

For a high-bandwidth DisplayPort connection between a nearby gaming PC and monitor, the UGREEN 55566 is a compact 50cm cable with a maximum bandwidth of 80Gbps. It supports DisplayPort 2.1 and listed display modes up to 16K at 60Hz, 8K at 240Hz and 4K at 480Hz, making it suited to a setup where the graphics card and screen have matching DisplayPort capabilities.

Its braided jacket and male-to-male DisplayPort connectors make it a practical choice for a direct connection. If your priority is a short cable run between desk equipment, this format keeps the link close, for presentations or a multi-screen workspace, its screen mirroring, extension and MST support offer different ways to use a compatible display setup.

Worth noting

This cable connects DisplayPort to DisplayPort, supports DP 2.0, 1.4 and 1.2 compatibility, and works with DP and DP++ modes. It also supports HDR, HDCP 2.3, DSC 1.2a, FreeSync, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode. These features make it relevant for both gaming and home entertainment, while the stated resolution and refresh-rate options give buyers a clear basis for matching it to their intended screen and graphics hardware.

The 50cm length is particularly useful when the connected devices sit close together. A braided outer jacket and aluminium-alloy housing complete the design. Buyers frequently praise the cable’s functionality, durability and compatibility, feedback on bandwidth is mixed, with some customers reporting that they do not reach the advertised 80Gbps. The stated maximum is a capability of the cable, while the display mode used depends on the connected equipment.

Getting the most from it

Use it for a direct link between a DisplayPort output and a DisplayPort screen. The short length suits a nearby monitor connection, such as a PC positioned on or beside a desk. Its male-to-male ends are intended for full-size DisplayPort sockets: it is not compatible with HDMI or Mini DisplayPort. Check that both devices have the appropriate DisplayPort connection for your setup.

Everyday use

For gaming, the supported FreeSync, G-Sync, VRR and ALLM features are useful when building a display connection around compatible gaming hardware. HDR support adds another relevant feature for entertainment displays. In an office or presentation setting, you can mirror or extend a screen, MST support also allows multi-monitor display and daisy-chain configurations with compatible equipment. That makes the cable suitable for more than a single gaming screen, while its short reach is best suited to devices placed close together.

Questions before you buy

Which devices can I connect? Connect a device with a DisplayPort output to a monitor or television with a DisplayPort input. The cable is not designed for HDMI or Mini DisplayPort connections.

What display modes are listed? The cable is specified for up to 16K at 60Hz, 8K at 240Hz and 4K at 480Hz. The actual mode used depends on the connected devices and their DisplayPort capabilities.

Can it be used for more than one screen? Yes. MST support enables multi-monitor display and daisy-chain setups when the connected equipment supports those functions. It can also mirror or extend the screen for presentations and other everyday tasks.

Buying verdict

Choose the UGREEN 55566 when you need a short, braided DisplayPort 2.1 cable for a nearby monitor and want support for high-bandwidth gaming, HDR or multi-screen use. Its 50cm format, broad DisplayPort backward compatibility and clearly stated display modes make it a practical fit for a compact PC-to-screen connection.