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Mini DisplayPort Monitor Cables

Mini DisplayPort cables to DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI for laptops, workstation graphics cards and docks that have a Mini DisplayPort output. 243 products from $5.99 to $52.99. Vszerda, WRIARICH, BUCIER and more.

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A plug shared with Thunderbolt 1 and 2

Mini DisplayPort uses the same small plug as Thunderbolt 1 and 2, so a Mini DP cable fits those ports and carries video to a screen, but it does not carry Thunderbolt data. Thunderbolt 3, 4 and USB4 laptops use USB-C instead, which needs a USB-C to DisplayPort cable, not a Mini DisplayPort one. Check the port on your device to see which DisplayPort version it supports, since DisplayPort 1.2 reaches 4K at 60 Hz and DisplayPort 1.4 goes further.

What is on the screen end: DisplayPort, HDMI or DVI

Mini DP to DisplayPort cables pass the signal straight through, so the version rating decides the maximum resolution and refresh rate. Mini DP to HDMI cables are usually passive and rely on the source's dual-mode output, so 4K at 60 Hz needs a cable that says so. Mini DP to DVI is generally limited to single-link resolutions, up to 1920 x 1200, unless the adapter is an active dual-link type. Headline claims such as 8K or 16K only describe what the standard allows in theory, since the monitor and graphics port decide what you actually get. Audio travels over DisplayPort and HDMI, but not DVI.

Questions about Mini DisplayPort Monitor Cables

Can I plug a Mini DisplayPort cable into a USB-C port?
No, the plug shapes differ. A USB-C port that supports DisplayPort output needs a USB-C to DisplayPort or HDMI cable. Mini DisplayPort cables fit only Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 1 or 2 ports.
Does a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable work in reverse?
No. It sends video from a Mini DisplayPort source to an HDMI screen only. Taking an HDMI source into a DisplayPort input needs a different, active converter.
Do I need an active cable for DVI?
Often yes. Many DisplayPort to DVI routes need an active adapter, especially for higher resolutions or dual-link screens, while a passive one depends on the port supporting dual-mode output. Look for the word active and the stated resolution.