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Short black DisplayPort cable with male connectors at both ends

STARTECH

STARTECH DP21V-50C-DP80-CABLE displayport cable 50 cm 80 Gbps

SKU CH-VF66-8JMAS MPN DP21V-50C-DP80-CABLE

VESA-certified DisplayPort 2.1 cable carries 80 Gbps bandwidth for 8K 240 Hz with DSC 1.2a in a 50 cm length

  • TypeDisplayPort 2.1
  • FeaturesVESA-Certified DP 2.1 Cable
  • VESA-certified DP 2.1 cable guarantees 80 Gbps bandwidth
  • 50 cm length keeps desk tidy while supporting 10K 60Hz uncompressed
  • DSC 1.2a enables 16K 60Hz or 8K 240Hz compressed video
  • HDR10 and HDCP 2.3 support protect premium HDR content
  • MST daisy-chaining plus G-Sync and FreeSync simplify multi-monitor gaming setups

Certified 80 Gbps DisplayPort 2.1 cable

This 50 cm cable carries the VESA Certified DP 2.1 badge and delivers 80 Gbps bandwidth. It connects two DisplayPort 2.1 male ports for short-run desk setups. Builders who need longer reach or an angled connector should choose a different length.

VESA certification and DSC 1.2a support

The VESA DP80 mark confirms the cable meets the 80 Gbps UHBR20 specification. DSC 1.2a compression enables 16K 60 Hz, 10K 144 Hz and 8K 240 Hz modes on compatible hardware. Without a DSC-capable source and sink these higher formats will not activate.

Bandwidth ceiling and length constraint

The 80 Gbps limit caps uncompressed output at 10K 60 Hz, 8K 60 Hz or 4K 240 Hz. The fixed 50 cm length restricts routing between distant components or across large monitors. Users requiring runs beyond 1.64 ft need an active or longer passive cable.

Highlights

  • VESA-certified DP 2.1 cable guarantees 80 Gbps bandwidth
  • 50 cm length keeps desk tidy while supporting 10K 60Hz uncompressed
  • DSC 1.2a enables 16K 60Hz or 8K 240Hz compressed video
  • HDR10 and HDCP 2.3 support protect premium HDR content
  • MST daisy-chaining plus G-Sync and FreeSync simplify multi-monitor gaming setups

Specifications

BrandStarTech
ModelDP21V-50C-DP80-CABLE
TypeDisplayPort 2.1
FeaturesVESA-Certified DP 2.1 Cable
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size173 × 142 × 30 mm

Questions about this item

Does the VESA-certified DP80 cable need any periodic re-certification or connector maintenance to keep its 80 Gbps rating?

No re-certification is required; the VESA certification is permanent and the gold-plated DisplayPort 2.1 connectors are rated for normal insertion cycles without degradation.

What is the first limit reached when driving 8K at 240 Hz with DSC 1.2a on this 50 cm cable?

The 80 Gbps UHBR20 bandwidth ceiling is the first hard limit; DSC 1.2a compression allows 8K 240 Hz within that ceiling.

How much heat or power does the cable itself add when running 10K 60 Hz uncompressed all day?

The passive copper cable draws no external power and generates negligible heat; all signal conditioning is handled by the source and sink devices.

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