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A black 50ft active DisplayPort cable with gold connectors and TPE jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH DP14A15MDPCABLE 50ft 15.2m Active DisplayPort 1.4 Cable

SKU CH-WACK-TFVEQ MPN DP14A15MDPCABLE

An active DisplayPort 1.4 cable that carries 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz over 50 ft without external power

  • Transmit 8K 60 Hz video reliably over 50 ft without repeaters
  • VESA certification guarantees full DisplayPort 1.4 compliance and backward compatibility
  • Active signal booster delivers stable 4K 120 Hz and 1440p 240 Hz performance
  • Gold-plated latching connectors resist corrosion and prevent accidental disconnection
  • Flexible TPE jacket with strain relief withstands tight bends on long runs

50ft Active DisplayPort 1.4 Cable

This VESA-Certified active cable connects a DisplayPort 1.4 source to a monitor or MST hub at distances up to 50ft (15.2m). It supports resolutions up to 8K 60Hz, 4K 120Hz and 1440p 240Hz with a compatible source. The unidirectional design uses labelled source and display connectors to simplify installation. No external power or repeater is required.

Sustained Signal Integrity Over Long Runs

The integrated active signal booster maintains reliable 8K video and audio transmission across the full 15.2 metre length without degradation. Unlike passive cables that lose fidelity beyond short distances, this active construction preserves bandwidth for high refresh rates at 4K and 1440p during extended sessions. Gold-plated latching connectors resist tarnish and prevent accidental disconnection. The flexible TPE jacket and robust strain reliefs withstand repeated bending in fixed installations.

DisplayPort 1.4 Bandwidth and Distance Limits

DisplayPort 1.4 provides the bandwidth for 8K 60Hz or 4K 120Hz, but passive copper cannot carry those signals 50ft. This active cable overcomes that limit, yet it remains bound by the DP 1.4 specification maximums. It will not support resolutions or refresh rates beyond 8K 60Hz, 4K 120Hz or 1440p 240Hz. Backward compatibility covers DP 1.3 and 1.2 sources, though maximum resolution and distance at those versions follow the older standard. The unidirectional architecture means the cable cannot be reversed between source and display.

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size358 × 295 × 43 mm

Questions about this item

Does the active booster in this 50ft cable draw extra power or generate noticeable heat when running 8K 60Hz all day?

The active signal booster is powered directly from the DisplayPort source connector, so it needs no external power supply and adds negligible heat during continuous 8K 60Hz use.

What must my graphics card or hub provide for the DP14A15MDPCABLE to deliver 4K 120Hz or 8K 60Hz?

A DisplayPort 1.4 output that supports DSC compression and the required link rate; the cable is unidirectional, so the source end must plug into that DP 1.4 port.

Will this 15.2m active cable work reliably with my older DP 1.2 monitor and DP 1.3 laptop?

Yes — the cable is VESA-Certified for DP 1.4 and backward compatible with DP 1.3 and DP 1.2, so it will negotiate the highest common rate automatically.

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