UGREEN 85741 DisplayPort 2.1 Cable, 1 m, 80Gbps, 90° Connector

Some display setups call for high bandwidth, others need a connection that can be routed neatly behind a screen. The UGREEN 85741 DisplayPort 2.1 cable brings both together in a 1 m format with a right-angle connector.

It supports resolutions up to 16K at 60Hz, 8K at 240Hz and 4K at 480Hz, with the actual mode depending on the connected devices. Its 80Gbps bandwidth and support for variable refresh technologies make it suited to demanding gaming and multimedia displays.

For a monitor close to a wall or a PC tucked under a desk, could an angled connection make cable routing tidier? The 90° design helps the cable sit neatly in tighter spaces.

Getting the most from it

Connect the DisplayPort male-to-male cable between a DisplayPort source, such as a compatible laptop or graphics card, and a monitor or television with a DisplayPort input. At 1 m long, it is a practical fit when the devices sit close together, including a desk PC and monitor or a wall-mounted display with the source nearby. The right-angle connector can help keep the connection close to the screen or desk rather than bending the cable sharply at the port.

For gaming, the cable supports FreeSync, G-Sync, VRR and ALLM, alongside high refresh-rate modes such as 4K at 480Hz. It is also backwards compatible with DisplayPort 2.0, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2 and 1.1, making it usable with earlier DisplayPort versions. Supported resolution and refresh rate depend on the source and display working together.

Pros

The combination of 80Gbps bandwidth and high-resolution, high-refresh-rate support gives this cable room for demanding gaming and display setups. HDCP 2.3, eARC, DTS 7.1 and Dolby support add further audio-visual format support for compatible equipment.

Its braided exterior, corrosion-resistant aluminium shell and multi-layer shielding are designed for a durable connection and stable picture transmission. For a tidy installation, the angled connector is a useful alternative to a straight plug where a screen sits close to a wall or a computer is positioned under a desk. In an open setup with plenty of clearance, a straight connector may be a more natural fit, the right-angle design is particularly handy when routing space matters.

What matters most

This is a DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, so both the source and display need a DisplayPort connection. Its 1 m length suits nearby equipment rather than a long run across a room. For multi-screen work or gaming, MST support allows connection to multiple monitors, while daisy-chain mode supports display expansion when the connected equipment also supports those features.

Choose the display mode that your source and monitor can both handle. The cable lists support up to 16K at 60Hz, 8K at 240Hz or 120Hz, and 4K at 480Hz, 240Hz, 165Hz or 144Hz. These options make it relevant for both high-refresh gaming and detailed multi-screen setups, without overlooking the importance of compatible devices.

Final verdict

The UGREEN 85741 is a strong match for a close-range DisplayPort setup where bandwidth and clean cable routing both matter. Its 90° connector helps with tight placement, while 80Gbps support, high refresh-rate options and MST make it a practical choice for compatible gaming, work and multimedia displays.