StarTech. com 128-HDMI-DISPLAYPORT HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter - 1ft - 30cm Cable - 4K 60Hz HDR - HDMI 2. 0 to DP 1. 2 - USB Bus Powered
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Product Features
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 128-HDMI-DISPLAYPORT adapter is an active video conversion solution designed to bridge HDMI 2.0 sources with DisplayPort 1.2 monitors. It delivers a reliable, high-performance connection for modern 4K displays, supporting HDR content and HDCP 2.2 copy protection. The integrated 1-foot cable reduces mechanical strain on device ports, while the attached USB power cable ensures stable operation from a USB-A port or wall charger.
This adapter provides a straightforward plug-and-play setup, requiring no drivers or software installation. It is engineered for compatibility with a wide range of HDMI 2.0 output devices, including laptops, desktops, Ultrabooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks from major manufacturers. The conversion is unidirectional, specifically from an HDMI source to a DisplayPort display, making it an ideal tool for expanding workstation capabilities or connecting newer media devices to legacy DP monitors.
Technical Overview
This active adapter utilizes signal conversion technology to translate HDMI 2.0 video and audio signals into a DisplayPort 1.2 output. It supports a maximum video bandwidth sufficient for 4K UHD resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth playback of high-resolution content. The adapter maintains 2-channel DisplayPort audio pass-through and is backward compatible with earlier HDMI versions, providing flexibility across different generations of hardware.
The technical design includes an integrated 1ft (30cm) cable between the HDMI and DisplayPort connectors, which minimizes direct port stress. A separate 1ft USB 2.0 Type-A cable supplies bus power, eliminating the need for an external power brick. This configuration ensures the adapter operates reliably without drawing excessive power from the source device's HDMI port.
This section brings together practical product details such as Connector Type on First End, Connector on First End Details, Connector Type on Second End, Country of Origin, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This adapter solves specific connectivity challenges in professional and home office environments by enabling high-definition video output from modern HDMI devices to DisplayPort monitors.
Strain Relief Design
The short integrated cable acts as a strain relief, preventing damage to the HDMI and DisplayPort ports on expensive laptops and monitors during frequent connection changes or desk adjustments.
- Reduces mechanical stress
- Extends port lifespan
Universal Host Compatibility
Works with any device featuring an HDMI 2.0 output port, regardless of the operating system. It has been validated with hardware from HP, Dell, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Apple.
- No driver installation
- Backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4/1.3
Certified Display Integration
Tested for full performance at maximum resolution on DisplayPort monitors from leading brands like Dell, Samsung, Asus, Acer, and LG, ensuring reliable operation in multi-monitor setups.
- Primary or secondary display support
- Supports ultrawide resolutions
Deployment / Use Cases
This adapter is strategically useful in scenarios where display connectivity options are mismatched. A common application is connecting a modern business laptop with only HDMI outputs to a high-quality office monitor that only accepts DisplayPort input. This setup preserves the monitor's 4K 60Hz capability for productivity tasks, video conferencing, or content review.
Another key use case is in digital signage or presentation environments, where a media player or compact computer with HDMI output needs to drive a commercial DisplayPort monitor or large-format display. The adapter's support for HDR and HDCP 2.2 makes it suitable for streaming protected content in retail or lobby settings. IT departments can standardize on DisplayPort monitors while still supporting employee devices with varied video outputs, simplifying cable management and inventory.
Highlights
- Converts HDMI 2.0 source to DisplayPort 1.2 monitor output.
- Supports 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz with HDR and HDCP 2.2.
- Integrated 1ft (30cm) cable reduces port strain and wear.
- Bus-powered via attached USB 2.0 Type-A cable (no external power brick).
- Plug-and-play operation with no drivers required; OS independent.
- Compatible with laptops, desktops, Ultrabooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.
- Backwards compatible with previous HDMI versions (1.4, 1.3).
- Tested for reliability with monitors from Dell, Samsung, Asus, Acer, LG.
- Active adapter design ensures signal integrity over the connection.
- RoHS and WEEE compliant; backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 128-HDMI-DISPLAYPORT |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Video Adapter |
| Technical Information | |
| Connector Type on First End | DisplayPort 1.2 Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 Digital Audio/Video - Male,1 x Powered USB 2.0 Type A - Female |
| Connector Type on Second End | HDMI 2.0 Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x HDMI 2.0 Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Features | HDR Support,HDCP 2.2,Active |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE),Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the direction of conversion for this adapter?
This is a unidirectional active adapter. It converts a video signal from an HDMI source device (like a laptop or media player) to a DisplayPort display (like a monitor). It does not work in the reverse direction from DisplayPort to HDMI.
How is the adapter powered?
The adapter is bus-powered via an attached 1ft USB 2.0 Type-A cable. This cable must be connected to an available USB-A port on your computer or to a USB wall charger (not included) to provide the necessary power for the active conversion circuitry.
Is this adapter plug-and-play?
Yes, the adapter requires no software drivers or configuration. It is operating system independent. Simply connect the HDMI end to your source device, the DisplayPort end to your monitor, and plug the USB cable into a power source for immediate use.
What devices are compatible with this HDMI to DisplayPort adapter?
The adapter is compatible with any source device featuring an HDMI 2.0 output port, including laptops, desktops, Ultrabooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks from major manufacturers like HP, Dell, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Apple. It is also backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4 and 1.3 sources.
What is the warranty period for this product?
StarTech.com provides a 3-year limited warranty for this HDMI to DisplayPort adapter, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The product is also environmentally compliant with WEEE and RoHS directives.
What refresh rate or brightness details are available?
Display-oriented products are best judged through screen, connectivity, and installation specifications. Those facts help buyers confirm visual fit, mounting flexibility, and deployment suitability more clearly than generic summary text.
What input or connectivity options are listed?
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 Digital Audio/Video - Male,1 x Powered USB 2.0 Type A - Female.
Does the display support VESA mounting or adjustment features?
Display-oriented products are best judged through screen, connectivity, and installation specifications. Those facts help buyers confirm visual fit, mounting flexibility, and deployment suitability more clearly than generic summary text.
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