This StarTech.com mini display port (DP) cable features two male connectors. Use it to link any DP-enabled laptop (including the Mac family of products) to an equipped monitor. It allows you to send ultra high-definition content to your 4K monitors as it supports high resolutions of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels and crisp audio pass-through. You'll find it used for demanding audiovisual applications, including gaming and split-screen advertisements.

Multiscreen displayThis cablesupports Multi-Stream (MST) for daisy-chaining multiple monitors.
High bandwidthThe cable is High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2) compatible, which means it supports a bandwidth of up to 21.6 Gbps (Gigabits per second) for increased resolutions, higher refresh rates and greater colour depth.

• Features a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) sheath for durability and flexibility
• Length of 1 m for convenient connections in the home or office
• Gold-plated connectors for reliable conductivity and signal transmission

• 1 m White Mini DisplayPort 1.2 Cable - M/M

Which DisplayPort versions can I use this cable with?This cable is designed for use with the DisplayPort 1.2 standard to support high-resolution video and audio. For added versatility, it's also backwards-compatible with the older DisplayPort 1.1 standard.

When Should I use a longer video cable vs. a video extender?
You should only use video converters and extenders if it is absolutely necesary to do so. In many cases, most video converters and extenders are not necessary if you purchase the correct cable.
The following table lists the maximum length of cable for common video standards.
DisplayPort - 50 ft. (15.2m)
HDMI - 50 ft. (15.2m)
DVI - 50 ft. (15.2m)
VGA - 200 ft. (71m)