Maximize your gaming potential by investing in a DisplayPort cable, capable of delivering high speeds and maximum refresh rates.

DisplayPort is one of several options for transferring video and audio between devices. It can be a boon with the right gaming rig, outputting in very high resolutions and framerates.

If gamers want to reach the next level of gaming, DisplayPort cables should be a serious consideration.

The supporting pillar here is the DisplayPort's propensity for incredibly wide bandwidths. Gaming at higher resolutions and refresh rate requires large amounts of data, which the technology is designed to handle—like 4K at 240Hz.

Here are the best DisplayPort cables available today.

The Capshi 8K DP Cable combines durability, performance, and style into one high-quality 1.4 DisplayPort cable. It can handle a wide variety of refresh rates such as 60Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, 165Hz, and 240Hz.

The best part: the Capshi 8K DP Cable handles up to 8K resolution. To keep the connection stable, without flickering, 28 AWG tinned copper was used in its construction along with high-density, triple shielding. It’s all wrapped in a tight, double nylon braided cable. That kind of durability keeps the transmission solid, while also providing great longevity.

Lastly, it offers a fantastic audio performance by opening uncompressed audio channels at 7.1, 5.1, and 2.0.

For reaching 4K resolution, good durability, and usefulness, the Rankie DisplayPort is a great option. This is especially true if you aren’t particularly worried about reaching a very high refresh rate.

The Rankie DisplayPort 1.4 comes with double shielding—an outer PVC shield for protection against bending and corrosion and an inner braided foil shield to reduce interference from other devices.

Altogether it keeps a 4K resolution stable and beautiful. It also comes equipped with uncompressed digital 7.1, 5.1, and 2 channel compatibility for flawless audio quality.

For newcomers to higher resolution, the iVanky DisplayPort 1.4 Cable is the ideal choice. Not only does it support resolutions as high as 8K, but it can also handle 240Hz and a bandwidth of up to 32.4Gbps. It even supports audio options such as HDCP, 2.2, HBR3, HD Audio, HDR, and multi-stream transport for multiple monitors.

The magic comes from its premium, 24K gold-plated connector, 30 AWG tinned copper, wrapped in nylon braiding for durability, style, and protection.

It’s a reliable DisplayPort cable that keeps the resolution crisp, the refresh rate smooth, and interference virtually unrecognizable.

If your gaming gets intense, then the KabelDirekt DisplayPort is ready to serve. It has an excellently crafted latch design to keep the DisplayPort cable nice and snug inside your gaming device. That lets you rest easy and focused on your gaming knowing the connection is secure.

More importantly, it doesn’t sacrifice performance or durability. It has bare copper wiring and gold-plated connectors, in addition to the latch, to keep the signal strength and interference at a minimum.

There’s also support for multi-stream transport, which is necessary for multi-screen setups.

Some DisplayPort cables support high resolution, but only at a limited refresh rate like 30Hz or 60Hz. That’s not the case with the Accell DisplayPort 1.4 Cable. It can handle 8K at 60Hz, but more importantly 4K at a whopping 240Hz.

Combined with HDR, your game will look beautiful, smooth, and pop with so many colors. Additionally, it is VESA-certified, supports DSC 1.2, and has a maximum connection speed of 32.4Gbps.

So long as the cable is connected snuggly, it will transfer all that video data without hiccups, interference, or black screening.

Whether you’re using an AMD or NVIDIA-based GPU, the Silkland DisplayPort Cable does a fantastic job supporting features from both such as FreeSync and G-Sync, respectively. The deal here is the combination of durability and performance.

For starters, it supports a resolution as high as 4K with a refresh rate of 60Hz. In addition to outputting at such a high resolution, it comes equipped with HDR, 8-bit, and 10-bit colors to make those pixels pop with deep hues and saturation.

Gaming at a higher refresh rate? That’s okay because the Silkland DisplayPort Cable also supports a 240Hz refresh rate at 1080p. There are also options for 2K at 165Hz.

Not sure if higher resolutions are worth the investment? The Amazon Basics DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.2 will change your mind. It’s a quick and easy option for anyone on the fence about resolutions higher than 1080p.

Despite its basic features, the Amazon Basics DisplayPort packs all the most essential qualities a good DisplayPort needs. High-resolution support? It outputs crisp, sharp 4K video and images. Capable of handling higher refresh rates? At a 2K resolution, it can handle up to 165Hz.

It’s also constructed with gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors, and foil-braid shielding. Altogether that provides a great connection and major reduction to interference.

Like many hardware devices, it really depends on what's available to you and what your limitations are. For example, your PC's graphics card will likely have HDMI or DisplayPort—most modern GPUs have both these days. In that case, which do you choose?

First, you need to uncover what version of each technology the GPU has. If it's fitted with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, then HDMI 2.0 offers a better experience with more features, specifically HDR.

One of the key features that many DisplayPort cables come with is a small locking mechanism called a "latch." It's designed to hold the cable in place when connected to devices. Since DisplayPort cables transfer gigabytes worth of data at one time, it's a way of keeping the connection secure by preventing the cable from sagging. But should you go out of your way to choose a DisplayPort cable with a latch?

Generally speaking, no. However, it's worth considering the environment it will experience. A shorter cable length, for example, has less weight and, therefore, won't experience sagging. On the other hand, some latch designs are so painfully hard to unlock that they can potentially damage the hardware.

VESA stands for "Video Electronics Standards Association." When a DisplayPort cable has been deemed “VESA-certified,” it means the cable has been officially rated to be compatible with other DisplayPort devices.

There’s a risk involved when a DisplayPort cable doesn’t have VESA certification. Without it, the cable could be missing key standards that are required for two devices to communicate.

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Brady is a consumer technology writer based somewhere quiet in Pennsylvania. He's been writing about gadgets for the past few years, creating guides, lists, and reviews. When not on the job, you'll find him writing short stories.

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