Is Mini DisplayPort the same as DisplayPort?
Mini DisplayPort is the samller version of DisplayPort. They are all computer peripherals and are designed to transfer audio, video, USB and other forms of data to a display device.
But they have had different fates in their development, so keep reading.
What is Mini DisplayPort
The Mini displaport was released by Apple in 2008 to replace the DVI port, so the MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini are all equipped with Mini DP ports, some PCs such as Asus, Microsoft, MSI, Lenovo, Toshiba, HP, Dell also have Mini DP ports. In 2016, Apple announced the abandonment of Mini DP in favour of USB C ports. so Mini DP stop updating. The latest version of Mini DP support 4K 60Hz and 8.64 Gbps bandwidth.
What is DisplayPort
DisplayPort was developed by VESA in 2006 to replace the VGA, DVI and FPD-Link (LVDS) ports. It is used to connect video sources or displays and supports audio, USB and other forms of data transfer. DP has gone version 1.0 to 1.1, 1.2, 1.2a, 1.3, 1.4, 1.4a to 2.0. The latest version DP 2.0 updated in 2021, offer resolution up to 16k and 80Gbps bandwidth.
Mini DisplayPort VS DisplayPort
We talk about the differences between Mini DP and DP in terms of size and resolution.
Size
Although they both have 20 pins, the DisplayPort is almost 1 times wider than the Mini DisplayPort for interface size.
Resolution
We can see the different resolutions of DP and Mini DP in the table below
|
VERSION |
SPECS |
DisplayPort |
Mini DisplayPort |
|
DP 1.0, 1.1, 1.1A |
Max Link Bandwidth |
10.8 Gbps |
10.8 Gbps |
|
Max Payload Bandwidth |
8.64 Gbps |
8.64 Gbps |
|
|
Max Resolution |
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 60 Hz |
|
|
DP 1.2/1.2A |
Max Link Bandwidth |
21.6 Gbps |
21.6 Gbps |
|
Max Payload Bandwidth |
17.28 Gbps |
17.28 Gbps |
|
|
Max Resolution |
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 60 Hz |
|
|
DP 1.3/1.4/1.4A |
Max Link Bandwidth |
32.4 Gbps |
- |
|
Max Payload Bandwidth |
25.92 Gbps |
- |
|
|
Max Resolution |
5120 x 2880 / 60 Hz 7680 x 4320 / 30 Hz |
- |
|
|
DP 2.0 |
Max Link Bandwidth |
80 Gbps |
- |
|
Max Payload Bandwidth |
77.4 Gbps |
- |
|
|
Max Resolution |
7680 x 4320 (8K) / 60 Hz / 10 Bit Chroma / HDR
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 120 Hz / 10 Bit Chroma / HDR |
|
When I need Mini DP cable and DP cable?
If you need to mirror or extend your laptop to a single or dual monitor. One of the devices has a DP or Mini DP port. This is when you need a DP or Mini DP cable.
Can I convert a Mini Display Port to a normal Display Port?
Yes, our company has Mini DP to DP converters, you can also convert Mini DP to HDMI, VGA, DVI. the same goes for DP.
Conclusion
Before you buy a cable for streaming video to a large monitor, please check which ports your laptop and monitor have, DP, Mini DP, HDMI, USB C etc. If you have any questions, please contact us.
2 Comments
Добрый день! У меня на стационарном мониторе остался вход miniDP, ноутбук имеет выход HDMI. Купил кабель в КНР Mini DP к HDMI, монитор не видит ноутбука, китайцы говорят нужно подключить на оборот, такое может быть?
Je connecte mon PC en DP à mon moniteur mini DP, je voudrais acheter un adaptateur pour une liaison totale en DP. Est ce que ça vaut la peine, je travaille sur des photos et des films tout en 4 K?
Je vois sur votre page que DP et mini DP fournissent le même débit maximal, peut- on savoir quel est le débit réel lors de l’ utilisation des logiciels et du PC?
Cordialement à vous