Cable Leader - Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cable, 4K 60Hz Male to Male for MacBook, Surface, Mini DP Monitor - White
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Got a Mini DisplayPort source — MacBook, Surface, or Thunderbolt 2 Mac — and a Mini DisplayPort monitor like the original Apple Cinema Display or LG UltraFine? This Mini DP to Mini DP cable carries the full DisplayPort 1.2 signal at 4K UHD 60Hz, 1440p 144Hz, or 1080p 240Hz directly between mini-port devices, with no full-size DP adapter in the line. Built with 32 AWG tinned copper conductors for a slim, flexible profile, foil-and-braid shielding, and gold-plated Mini DP contacts on both ends. Compatible with MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air (pre-2016 with Mini DP/Thunderbolt 2), Mac Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and 4, Apple Cinema Display 27 (Mini DP), and any Mini DP monitor. Best for: 4K@60Hz, 1440p@144Hz, or 1080p@240Hz between two Mini DP devices, with audio. Not for: full-size DisplayPort, HDMI, or DVI displays (use the matching adapter cable instead), or USB-C MacBook (post-2016). RoHS compliant.
Cable Length
3'Features
Mini DP to Mini DP — Direct, No Full-Size Adapter
Connects a Mini DisplayPort source directly to a Mini DisplayPort monitor like the Apple Cinema Display 27 in a single cable. Eliminates the full-size DP-to-Mini-DP adapter that older setups often need, removing one connection point. Both ends mate flush with the device port.
DP 1.2 — 4K 60Hz, 1440p 144Hz, 1080p 240Hz
Carries DisplayPort 1.2 (HBR2) bandwidth at 21.6 Gbps for 4K UHD at 60Hz, 1440p at 144Hz, or 1080p at up to 240Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync support. Includes 8-channel uncompressed audio and HDR metadata. Built to VESA Mini DisplayPort 1.2 specifications.
Quick Compatibility Check
Works with: MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air (pre-2016, Mini DP/Thunderbolt 2); Mac Pro, iMac, Mac Mini; Surface Pro 3 and 4; Apple Cinema Display 27 (Mini DP); Lenovo ThinkPad with Mini DP. No — full-size DP, HDMI, or DVI displays. No — USB-C MacBook (post-2016). No — Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Slim 32 AWG, Both Ends Gold-Plated
Mini DisplayPort 20-pin male connectors on both ends, secure-fit retention design. Both contacts gold-plated to resist corrosion across repeated plug cycles. 32 AWG tinned copper conductors with foil-and-braid shielding for clean signal in EMI-heavy desktop environments. Molded strain relief at both ends.
Sample-Tested Production — Cable Leader Direct Support
Each cable is sample-tested during production for continuity, 4K signal integrity, and connector retention. Manufactured to RoHS environmental standards (lead, mercury, and cadmium-free). If your cable arrives defective or stops working in normal use, Cable Leader handles replacement requests directly — no manufacturer redirects.
Specifications
- Cable Length3 feetConnector Type (End 1)Mini DisplayPortGender (End 1)MaleConnector Type (End 2)Mini DisplayPortGender (End 2)MaleIn-Wall RatedNo
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Got a Mini DisplayPort source — MacBook, Surface, or Thunderbolt 2 Mac — and a Mini DisplayPort monitor like the original Apple Cinema Display or LG UltraFine? This Mini DP to Mini DP cable carries the full DisplayPort 1.2 signal at 4K UHD 60Hz, 1440p 144Hz, or 1080p 240Hz directly between mini-port devices, with no full-size DP adapter in the line. Built with 32 AWG tinned copper conductors for a slim, flexible profile, foil-and-braid shielding, and gold-plated Mini DP contacts on both ends. Compatible with MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air (pre-2016 with Mini DP/Thunderbolt 2), Mac Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and 4, Apple Cinema Display 27 (Mini DP), and any Mini DP monitor. Best for: 4K@60Hz, 1440p@144Hz, or 1080p@240Hz between two Mini DP devices, with audio. Not for: full-size DisplayPort, HDMI, or DVI displays (use the matching adapter cable instead), or USB-C MacBook (post-2016). RoHS compliant.
Fosmon's Mini DisplayPort Cable makes a great companion for your PC, Mac, or tablet that's equipped with Mini DisplayPort. This cable allows you to connect your device directly to an external display such as a high definition monitor that accepts DisplayPort connections. Utilizes Latest DisplayPort Specifications. This cable utilizes the latest DisplayPort specifications to achieve the highest transmission rate, capable of resolutions of up to 4k @ 60Hz. All previous DisplayPort specifications are also supported. Gold Plated Connectors. This cable uses high quality gold plated connectors that resist corrosion and reduce tarnish. 30 AWG with PVC Jacket. 30AWG wiring enclosed in a PVC jacket helps keep signal loss at a minimum. UL Recognized Component. The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is an internationally known safety organization that specializes in approving new technologies by ensuring they meet certain standards for safety and performance. This cable is Recognized by the UL. Features and Specifications. Input: Mini DisplayPort (Male) x 1. Output: DisplayPort (Male) x 1. Uses the latest DisplayPort specifications to support up to 4k @ 60Hz. Previous DisplayPort specifications are also supported. UL certification, ensuring safety and performance standards are met. Compatible with devices that use Mini/DisplayPort technology. Connects from Mini DisplayPort (Mini DP or mDP)/ThunderBolt/Thunderbolt 2 to DisplayPort, not a bi-directional adapter. Note:. Apple devices released before April 2010 do not support audio out and will not transmit sound from Mini DisplayPort. This is not a Thunderbolt cable, and devices requiring a Thunderbolt cable will not work with this cable. However, Mini DisplayPort devices can use this cable with a Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 2 Port.
Got a MacBook or Surface with a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 2 port and a 4K DisplayPort monitor that should be running at 60Hz, not 30Hz? This Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable carries the full DP 1.2 signal at 4K UHD 60Hz, 1440p 144Hz, or 1080p 240Hz between Mini DP source and full-size DP display, with a latching DP connector that locks into the monitor port. Built with 32 AWG tinned copper conductors for a slim, flexible profile, foil-and-braid shielding to suppress EMI from GPU and PSU, and gold-plated contacts on both ends. Compatible with MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air (pre-2016 with Mini DP/Thunderbolt 2), Mac Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and 4, Lenovo ThinkPad with Mini DP, Dell UltraSharp 4K, ASUS ProArt, LG UltraFine, and BenQ DesignVue 4K monitors. Best for: 4K@60Hz, 1440p@144Hz, or 1080p@240Hz video with audio over a single cable. Not for: HDMI or DVI displays, USB-C MacBook (post-2016), or DP-to-Mini-DP reverse. RoHS compliant.
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