Are DisplayPort Cables Really Different?

Avoid diving into the audiophile mentality when it comes to cables. It's a slippery slope full of overpriced items that don't really offer any extra value.

Don't listen to the hype from places like Best Buy; there's no such thing as a "high performance" cable. As long as your DisplayPort cable meets the 2.0 standard, it’ll support up to 8k at 60hz with 80 Gbps bandwidth. That said, cheaper cables can have poor build quality and may break easily. If you're constantly moving devices around, a sturdy cable is worth the extra cash. Aim for something around $15 that balances quality without going overboard, like the Inland brand if you have a Micro Center nearby.

No need to stress about it! Just try whatever cable you have. If your setup works fine, then that’s all that matters. Short distances from PC to monitor aren't as sensitive compared to longer HDMI runs.

While cables do vary in quality, as long as you're using an HDMI 2.1 cable for HDMI 2.1 tasks, you won’t face any performance bottlenecks. And all those gold-plated, braided cables don’t really make a noticeable difference.

Cables aren’t created equal; they follow different specifications. But if your cable meets the required specs, you won’t notice much difference in performance between a high-end and a cheaper option.