Description

Vention HDMI-A Male to DisplayPort Male HD Cable – 1.5M Black

The Vention HDMI-A to DisplayPort Cable is a 1.5-metre active adapter cable that converts an HDMI output signal to a DisplayPort input. It’s designed for a specific but common scenario: connecting a device with an HDMI output — such as a games console, media player, Blu-ray player, or older laptop — to a monitor that only accepts DisplayPort input. This situation arises more often than expected, particularly as DisplayPort-only gaming monitors become increasingly common while source devices continue to ship with HDMI as their primary video output. At 1.5 metres, the cable offers enough reach for a typical desk setup without excess slack to manage. This is a directional cable and works in one direction only — HDMI source to DisplayPort display — which is an important detail to confirm before purchasing.

 


Technical Specifications

Connector Types

  • Source End: HDMI Type A (Male) — connects to HDMI output on source device
  • Display End: DisplayPort (Male) — connects to DisplayPort input on monitor
  • Direction: HDMI output → DisplayPort input only (not reversible)

Cable & Build

  • Length: 1.5M
  • Color: Black
  • Connector Finish: Gold-plated on both ends
  • Cable Type: Active (with integrated signal conversion chip)
  • Cable Construction: Braided or PVC jacket with strain relief at connectors

Video Performance

  • Maximum Resolution: 3840×2160 (4K UHD) at 30Hz
  • Full HD Performance: 1920×1080 at 60Hz
  • Signal Type: Digital (HDMI to DisplayPort conversion)
  • HDR: Not supported

Audio

  • Audio Transmission: Supported — audio is carried alongside video through the HDMI signal and passed to the DisplayPort output
  • Audio Formats: PCM stereo; multi-channel audio support depends on source device

Compatibility

  • Source Devices: Any device with an HDMI Type A output — laptops, desktops, games consoles, media players, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes
  • Display Devices: Any monitor or screen with a DisplayPort input
  • OS Support: Windows, macOS, Linux — no drivers required
  • Not Compatible With: DisplayPort source to HDMI display (opposite direction); Mini HDMI or Micro HDMI sources without a separate adapter