9/10 Future-Ready

DisplayPort 2.1

DisplayPort
Max Speed
80.00 Gbps
Max Resolution
16K@60Hz (DSC)
Power Delivery
—
Released
2022

Massive bandwidth leap to 80 Gbps (UHBR 20), enabling 16K@60Hz with DSC or 4K@240Hz uncompressed. Aligns with USB4 v2.0 for single-cable docking.

Bandwidth
80 Gbps
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Capabilities

Data ✗
Video ✓
Audio ✓
Power ✗
Ethernet ✗

Future-Proof Analysis

Best-in-class video bandwidth. Early monitors arriving 2024-2025; will be the professional display standard for a decade.

Compatible Connectors

DisplayPort (Full-Size) Mini DisplayPort USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort

Cables

DisplayPort 2.1 Cable (UHBR 20)

DisplayPort (Full-Size) ↔ DisplayPort (Full-Size)

Speed Benchmarks

Scenario File Size Theoretical Realistic
Transfer a 1GB file 1.00 GB 0.1s 0.1s
Transfer a 2GB photo album 2.00 GB 0.2s 0.2s
Transfer a 10GB movie 10.00 GB 1.0s 1.2s
Transfer a 25GB game install 25.00 GB 2.5s 3.0s
Transfer a 50GB backup 50.00 GB 5.0s 6.0s
Transfer a 100GB project 100.00 GB 10.0s 12.0s
Transfer a 250GB backup archive 250.00 GB 25.0s 30.0s
Transfer a 500GB drive clone 500.00 GB 50.0s 60.0s
Transfer a 1TB drive image 1000.00 GB 100.0s 120.0s