Cable Matters Unidirectional USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 6ft

This unidirectional USB-C to DisplayPort cable connects a laptop or desktop with a USB-C or Thunderbolt port directly to a DisplayPort monitor or projector, simplifying high-resolution video output for workstations and home setups. It supports high-bandwidth video formats so you can drive large displays for gaming, content creation, or presentations with minimal cable clutter.

Key Points

The cable locks into the DisplayPort connector for a secure physical connection and follows DisplayPort 1.4 signaling to carry high-resolution video and multi-channel audio. It supports multi-stream transport, which allows daisy-chaining multiple displays when your host and monitors permit. For users needing top-tier resolution, this cable supports 8K@60Hz according to the manufacturer and can also handle ultra-high refresh rates at lower resolutions. 🎮

Note that this is a unidirectional cable that transmits video from USB-C to DisplayPort. It is not intended for use with portable USB-C monitors that expect a USB-C input that provides alternate modes or power delivery in the opposite direction. ⚠️

Technical Specifications

• Name: Cable Matters Unidirectional USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable - 6ft
• Length: 6 ft (approximately 1.8 m)
• Interface: DisplayPort 1.4 on one end, USB-C on the other
• Supported resolutions: 8K@60Hz, 4K@240Hz (according to the manufacturer)
• Directionality: Unidirectional, USB-C output to DisplayPort input

Usage Recommendations

Connect the USB-C end to a laptop or device that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt video output and plug the DisplayPort end into a monitor or projector. For best results, ensure your host device supports DisplayPort 1.4 features and that display drivers are up to date. If you plan to use daisy-chaining, verify that both your graphics output and the monitors support MST to manage multiple screens.

When using this cable for high refresh rate gaming or color-critical editing, make sure the display's input settings match the chosen resolution and refresh rate. Cables can be affected by adapter chains and docking stations, so a direct connection is preferable when targeting 4K@240Hz or 8K@60Hz performance.

Advantages

This cable simplifies connections by eliminating the need for separate adapters or active converters when your device natively supports DisplayPort over USB-C. It reduces desk clutter and avoids a small adapter that can be lost or disconnected. In practice, it is especially useful for docking to conference room displays, connecting to external monitors for extended desktop setups, and linking powerful laptops to high-resolution screens for editing or detailed work.

Consider that some older or budget host devices may not provide all DisplayPort 1.4 features over USB-C. Also, USB-C ports that are data-only or that lack DisplayPort Alternate Mode will not transmit video through this cable.