UGREEN DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter, 4K@60Hz, DP 1.2, Braided Cable

Choosing a display connection can mean prioritising a sharper picture for films and work, or a higher refresh rate for gaming. This UGREEN adapter is designed to carry a DisplayPort signal to an HDMI screen.

It supports up to 4K@60Hz, with lower-resolution modes including 2K@144Hz and 1080p@240Hz. That gives you a choice of settings for a monitor, projector or TV, depending on the equipment at either end.

For a desk setup, it can connect a DisplayPort-equipped computer to an HDMI display without adding another graphics card. It is a one-way connection, so the direction matters.

Highlights

The main appeal is the range of stated display modes: 4K at 60Hz, 2K at up to 144Hz and 1080p at up to 240Hz. The adapter also supports HDR10, FreeSync and 3D, along with audio formats including LPCM, AC-3, DTS and Dolby Atmos. These features make it suitable for both a work screen and supported gaming or home-entertainment setups, though the source device and display also need to support the mode or feature you want to use.

It is plug-and-play, with HDCP 1.4 and EDID support, no drivers or additional setup are specified as necessary. The aluminium-alloy jacket and nylon-braided cable offer a more substantial finish than a plain PVC-covered lead. Buyer comments are generally positive about how it functions and feels, with some noting HDR use and particular resolution combinations. Those reports are impressions rather than a guarantee that every device pairing will behave the same way.

Size & fit

The listed product dimensions are 20 x 2 x 2.7 centimetres. This is useful to bear in mind when planning a connection behind a PC or display, although the listing does not give a separate cable-length measurement. Its compact connector is described as not sticking out too far, which may help where access to rear ports is awkward.

Worth considering if your computer or graphics card provides DisplayPort and your monitor, projector or TV takes HDMI. Unlike a basic cable that only joins matching ports, this adapter handles the DisplayPort-to-HDMI conversion. It is not bidirectional: it will not convert an HDMI source to a DisplayPort display.

Getting the most from it

Connect the DisplayPort end to the source and the HDMI end to the screen. For a second monitor in a home office, the same setup can provide extra screen space, for gaming, the advertised 2K@144Hz or 1080p@240Hz modes offer alternatives to using 4K@60Hz. The practical choice depends on which resolution and refresh rate your connected devices support.

The adapter is backward compatible with several DisplayPort versions, including 1.2, 1.2a, 1.1 and 1.0, and HDMI versions including 2.0b, 2.0a and 1.4. It is therefore worth matching the connection direction and desired display mode to your setup before choosing it. It may not suit you if your source only has HDMI output and your screen requires DisplayPort input.

Questions before you buy

Can it connect a laptop or PC to a TV? Yes, provided the computer has a DisplayPort output and the TV has an HDMI input. The listed compatible device types include laptops, PCs and TVs.

Does it need drivers or a separate power plug? The product is described as plug-and-play, with no drivers or extra setup required. The listing specifies no power plug.

Will it work in the reverse direction? No. It converts DisplayPort to HDMI only, not HDMI to DisplayPort.

Should you buy it?

This is a practical choice when you need to connect a DisplayPort source to an HDMI screen and want options beyond standard 1080p output, including 4K@60Hz or higher refresh rates at lower resolutions. Its one-way operation is the key buying check: choose it for a DisplayPort computer feeding an HDMI monitor, projector or TV, not for a setup with the ports reversed. If that matches your equipment, its stated modes and plug-and-play design cover a range of everyday display needs.