Mini DP to DisplayPort

Mini DisplayPort DisplayPort
DisplayPort (Full-Size) DisplayPort

Connects Mini DisplayPort devices (older MacBooks, Surface Pro) to standard DisplayPort monitors.

Connecting a Mini DisplayPort output to a full-size DisplayPort input, this cable links older MacBooks, Surface Pro tablets, and other compact devices to standard desktop monitors. Electrically the two connectors are identical DisplayPort signals in different housings, so the DP 1.4 link supports 4K at 120 Hz with compression at up to 32.4 Gbps. No conversion silicon is involved; the cable simply changes the plug shape end to end. A 2-meter length is typical for desk use. It remains relevant for the installed base of hardware that shipped with Mini DP before USB-C displaced it. Cables cost $8 to $15.

Specifications

Connector A Mini DisplayPort
Connector B DisplayPort (Full-Size)
Max Speed 32.40 Gbps
Max Resolution 4K@120Hz (DSC)
Max Length 2.0m
Active Cable No
Price Range $$8-15
Bandwidth
32.40 Gbps

Supported Standards

DisplayPort 1.4

32.40 Gbps

Typical Use Cases

MacBook to monitor
Surface Pro to display