Connect an HDMI 2.0 Monitor to a DisplayPort 1.2 Computer

This active adapter allows you to connect an HDMI 2.0 monitor to a desktop or laptop computer with DisplayPort 1.2 video output. Simply plug the adapter into your DisplayPort computer and connect your HDMI cable between the adapter and your display.

Typical Applications

  • Play video from a DisplayPort 1.2 laptop on a 4K HDTV
  • Design and edit graphics files or production video on a large HDMI monitor
  • Look at high-definition photos from your DisplayPort computer on an HDMI TV
  • Display menus, ads and other digital signage applications on an HDMI monitor


What’s Required

  • Computer with DisplayPort (full-size port)
  • Monitor with HDMI port
  • HDMI cable, such as Tripp Lite’s P568 series
  • DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0 required for 4K video

Save Money without Sacrificing Image Quality

Using this adapter helps you save money by making your HDMI monitor compatible with a DisplayPort-equipped computer. High-quality connectors provide maximum conductivity to ensure a clean, consistent video signal.

  • Supports video resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (4K x 2K) at 60 Hz
  • Supports audio (when DisplayPort source supports audio)
  • Supports HDMI 2.0 bandwidth up to 18 Gbps
  • Backward compatible with previous HDMI versions

Latching DisplayPort Plug Provides a Secure Connection

The DisplayPort connector features special latches to help prevent the adapter from becoming loose or accidentally dislodged from the source device and causing signal loss. This active adapter supports both single-mode and dual-mode (DP++) DisplayPort.

Enjoy Easy Travel and Setup

Bring this adapter with you for compatibility with an HDMI display in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments.

  • Compact adapter fits easily into a backpack or laptop bag
  • Plug-and-play; no software or drivers to install
  • Flexible cord for optimal adjustment in tight spaces
  • No external power required