I'm visually impaired and need help finding bi-directional HDMI to DisplayPort cables. My boss mistakenly ordered a bunch of uni-directional HDMI to DP cables, thinking they would work both ways. I've looked up some articles and recommendations, but when I check Amazon, I only come across uni-directional options. I feel like my search skills aren't cutting it. Can anyone suggest where I might find what I need?
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Typically, the conversion from DisplayPort to HDMI is straightforward, while going the other way requires more specialized components. This is because DisplayPort is better at detecting HDMI signals while the reverse doesn’t work the same way. For your situation, passive adapters should be sufficient for most needs, but if you specifically want HDMI to DP cables, you're probably out of luck. They're really rare. I'd recommend looking into an adapter instead of a cable for this case.
Got it! My friends are saying adapters are definitely the way to go, not looking for straight cables.