StarTech.com 8K/16K HDR DisplayPort 2.1 Certified DP80 Lead, 1m Black

The StarTech.com DP21-1M-DP80-CABLE is a high-performance DisplayPort 2.1 cable engineered for the most demanding ultra-high-resolution and high-refresh-rate setups. VESA certified for DP80, it guarantees full compatibility and performance with DP 2.1 devices, supporting the impressive UHBR20 bandwidth of up to 80 Gb/s. This future-proof cable enables stunning 16K resolution at 60Hz (with Display Stream Compression) or 8K at a smooth 85Hz, making it ideal for professional content creation, scientific visualisation, and cutting-edge gaming.

Enjoy vibrant, true-to-life visuals with support for High Dynamic Range (HDR10), which delivers a wider colour gamut and higher contrast ratio for deeper blacks and brighter highlights. The cable also incorporates HDCP 2.2 support, ensuring a secure, encrypted connection for protected 4K and 8K content from streaming services and Blu-ray players.

For gamers and professionals alike, this cable supports both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync technologies, enhancing Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) performance to eliminate screen tearing and stutter for exceptionally smooth gameplay and video playback. Its Multi-Stream Transport (MST) capability allows you to daisy-chain multiple compatible monitors from a single DisplayPort output, simplifying cable management and desktop setups.

Built for durability and reliable signal integrity, the cable features a flexible TPE outer jacket rated for 600 bending cycles at 60 degrees, allowing it to route easily around desk edges and corners without damage. Nickel-plated, latching connectors ensure a secure fit, while advanced aluminium-mylar foil and braid shielding minimise Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) for a crisp, stable signal even in electrically noisy environments. It is fully backwards compatible with DisplayPort 2.0, 1.4, and 1.2 devices.

Key Specifications & Features

• Max Supported Resolutions: 16K @ 60Hz (with DSC), 8K @