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I Spent $1100 on DisplayPort Cables… for Science!

Linus Tech Tips · demo · Watch on YouTube

Audio & video engineeringConsumer devices & gadgets

What it is

Linus Tech Tips tests a large batch of DisplayPort cables with a Total Phase cable tester, checking bandwidth and signal quality. Many cables did not meet their claimed specs.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN cites it as evidence that DisplayPort cable labeling is unreliable and that even major brands can fail, and for its explanation of version differences.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2022, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “Good and interesting video to explain the version diffs in spec”

    Good, interesting explanation of DisplayPort version differences.

    unstatusthequo, 2023-07 · Recommendation · in “Displayport: A Better Video Interface”

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Topics: displayport, cables, bandwidth, cable tester, hardware testing

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