I'm looking for advice on connecting my monitor to my laptop. My monitor came with a DisplayPort cable, but unfortunately, my laptop doesn't have a DisplayPort port. Here are the key specs: my monitor supports DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0b, with a resolution of WQHD (2560x1440) and a refresh rate of 180Hz. My laptop features HDMI 2.1, a USB-C (10Gbps) port with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1, and another USB-C (USB4 40Gbps) port with DisplayPort 1.4 support. I want to ensure I get the best performance possible at 1440p and 180Hz. What type of cable do I need to buy?
2 Answers
To avoid any performance loss, I'd recommend using an HDMI to HDMI connection, preferably HDMI 2.1. This will allow you to utilize the full capabilities of both your laptop and monitor. Considering your options, a DisplayPort to USB-C might also work, but HDMI 2.1 is definitely the safer bet here for 1440p at 180Hz.
You can't convert an HDMI output to a DisplayPort input, so you'll definitely need to go with HDMI. Using at least an HDMI 2.0 cable is a must to support the WQHD resolution at high refresh rates. Since your laptop has HDMI 2.1, getting an HDMI 2.1 cable would be ideal to future-proof your setup and ensure you get the best performance possible.
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