EN-Labs DP to DVI-D 1080p Passive Adapter audio video converter

Connection type

This EN-Labs passive adapter converts a DisplayPort source to a single-link DVI-D female port. It is designed for users who need to connect an existing DVI-D or DVI-I monitor, projector or HDTV to a computer or laptop equipped with a DP++ output. The black unit requires no external power and operates as a simple plug-and-play level shifter.

Upgrade path

The adapter replaces a direct DisplayPort cable when the display only accepts a DVI input. The jump is worth it when the graphics card or laptop provides a dual-mode DisplayPort 1.1a output capable of passing DVI signalling through the same connector. Without a DP++ port the adapter will not function, so the source hardware must explicitly support this dual-mode feature.

Suitability

This suits builders and upgraders connecting legacy 1080p or 1920 x 1200 DVI displays to modern DP++ sources in office or home setups. It is not for buyers who need audio transmission, as the specifications list no audio support despite the supplier title. Users with single-mode DisplayPort outputs, or displays requiring dual-link DVI bandwidth, should look at an active converter instead.