DisplayPort 2.1 Tested: Essential for 4K 240Hz Monitors?

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00:00 - Intro to DisplayPort 2.1
03:16 - Testing DisplayPort 2.1 on the Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P
06:48 - Using Low Quality Cables with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20
11:23 - Benefits to DisplayPort 2.1 for Feature Support
15:07 - DisplayPort 2.1 No DSC vs DisplayPort 1.4 DSC
17:25 - Final Thoughts

DisplayPort 2.1 Tested: Essential for 4K 240Hz Monitors?

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[monitorsunboxed]

I should note here the longer DisplayPort cables I showed in this video I couldn't even test with this monitor as they were normal DP cables - so they might not work, and probably won't work because they're not officially DP80 certified by VESA. Which is another layer of confusion because cables can be DP2.1 certified but not certified for the full bandwidth requirements as DP2.1 has multiple bandwidth specs. I bought them to see whether they'd work but ultimately because the W7800 doesn't support UHBR20 over full sized DP I was unable to check their advertised claims

EDIT: As several commenters have pointed out, the longest certified DP80 cables are 1.2m long, which further restricts cable compatibility and usability. DP1.4 monitors can easily use 5m cables but if you want to go with DP2.1 UHBR20 you'll be stuck with these short cables by the sounds of things, at least for now

[Alfie]

The monitor sitting on the very edge of your desk had me clenching lol

[Tunnelsnakes]

In regards to the 1m DP2.1 cable, at the moment, the longest CERTIFIED DP2.1 cable is only 1.2m long (Club3D). AFAIK, there isn't a longer DP2.1 certified cable yet that can be guaranteed to work. Perhaps in the future, there will be longer cables when they improve the standards for DP2.1. You can find the list of certified DP2.1 cables on the VESA Displayport site.

[cptwhite]

That's a lot of letters and numbers in the script, the fact you can roll them off without a slip up is amazing.

[malguskerensky]

Thank you for addressing this. During the time I was looking at the new 32" OLED displays, I saw so many comments about DP 2.1 vs 1.4.

[DrakonR]

Appreciate the clarity on the situation.

[tomppeli.]

For fuck's sake

All they had to do was not name them all DP 2.1
It'll just lead to more confusion like with the new HDMI naming...

[artun]

This video came at the best time ever, I was researching some monitors with DP 2.1 and this video popped up. HUGE thanks!

[OmniSzron]

Fantastic video, Tim. Exactly the kind of info I was looking for.

[lieutent]

I wish latency was tested between uncompressed 80gbps and 40gbps+dsc. I know that's been done time and time again with other signals like 1440p 240hz since that can be done without dsc at 8bit but not 10bit. Still would've been nice to see a graph though.

[ericb]

Thank you for explaining this. The question we all had but no one answered

[selohcin]

Yay! I've been waiting for DSC vs non-DSC video coverage for months. Thanks for explaining, Tim. I'm glad to hear that it's a negligible difference.

[interceptor]

I love that you did research reading threw papers! Thx for doing so. I was so worried to get the AW3225QF because of DSC but it is so much cheaper.

[jayhsyn]

Excellent video and thanks for the information.
Learned quite a bit.

[ACOGG-]

Finally it's being talked about, and at such detail!

Thank you for being so clear and concise with all the information we could possibly need.

Good Video!

[DelawareBrooks]

I have a recommended category "Best secondary Monitor"
Since secondary monitors aren't really used for gaming and will have static images most of the time, shakes things up for different suggestions.
Where picture comes more into play over just speed.

[timnelson]

i actually really appreciate this video. thank you

[Haruko_Haruhara_]

This was an extremely helpful explanation of the situation with these monitor connections! Thank you so much!

[BlackBird]

I took a shot for every acronynm in this video.. im now dead

[swifhuntk]

I have this exact model and WHOA!!! Perfect picture clarity, HDR is AMAZING and bright, Colors POP vibrantly, 2.1 UHBR20 Future proof is a Chef's Kiss, KVM yes please, and a many of other great features and tricks to make you happy that you're alive at this moment I promise you, but don't take my word for it, see for yourself. Also make sure you download a icc profile for the perfection that I'm speaking of.