By PURPLELEC | 06 June 2025 | 0 Comments
Should you buy DisplayPort 1.4?
DisplayPort 1.4 is undoubtedly the most popular DisplayPort technology. However, you may wonder: Is DisplayPort 1.4 really worth the money? Do I need it?
The answers to these questions are not fixed, but depend on your specific use case and actual needs. If you can benefit from the improvements of DisplayPort 1.4, such as the display stream compression 1.2 (DSC 1.2) technology it introduces and the expanded audio channel capabilities, then it is worth choosing DisplayPort 1.4 even if the price is slightly higher.
If you are just an ordinary user whose daily needs are limited to playing games, watching movies or processing work on a 60Hz monitor, then DisplayPort 1.2 can fully meet your needs. At present, many excellent monitors on the market are still based on this slightly old standard, but it will not have a substantial impact on your experience. DisplayPort 1.2 has a bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps, while DisplayPort 1.4 increases that to 32.4 Gbps. However, for the average user, the bandwidth of DisplayPort 1.2 is more than enough. However, it should be noted that DP 1.2 has an obvious shortcoming, which is that it does not support high dynamic range (HDR) display.
That being said, if you are a gamer who is keen on high refresh rate games (120Hz and above), or engaged in high-resolution video editing, then the 32.4Gbps bandwidth function of DisplayPort 1.4 will be an indispensable help for you. In this case, you need to make sure that all relevant equipment (including monitors, signal sources, and cables) support DisplayPort 1.4. Fortunately, the price of DisplayPort 1.4 cables is almost the same as that of DP 1.2 cables, so choosing one is not difficult - just check the product specifications carefully. Most DP 1.4 cables support resolutions up to 8K, while DP 1.2 cables only top out at 4K. It’s also worth noting that DisplayPort 1.4 is fully backwards compatible with DisplayPort 1.2, so having a DP 1.4 cable on hand is a smart move to ensure future compatibility for your devices.
When shopping for DisplayPort 1.4 cables, be sure to choose a reputable supplier like Purplelec. Most DisplayPort cables from Purplelec have been rigorously tested by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) and are VESA certified. Here you’ll find a wide variety of options, whether you need a shorter passive DisplayPort cable or a longer active cable (up to 24 feet).
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