ACT 1m DisplayPort Cable Male - Male Power Pin 20 Connected.

ACT 1m DisplayPort Cable Male - Male Power Pin 20 Connected | A one-metre link for DisplayPort setups

Without the right cable, two DisplayPort sockets can’t make a direct wired connection. This ACT cable has a male DisplayPort connector at each end, with a one-metre length between them. It’s suited to a setup where the devices being connected have matching DisplayPort sockets and don’t need a longer cable run. The title also specifies that power pin 20 is connected; that’s a detail to keep in mind when choosing this particular cable. Its short length is the main practical point: it can suit a nearby connection, while it won’t give you much slack for devices placed farther apart. If you’re replacing an existing cable, compare the plug type and length before choosing. There’s no need to guess based on appearance alone. For a straightforward, short DisplayPort link, the name tells you the key details to match.

Choosing the right length

It’s worth planning the cable path before you settle on a one-metre lead. Measure the route between the two devices, allowing for how the cable will reach each socket rather than measuring only the gap between the device housings. A cable that’s just long enough in a straight line may leave little room to position the equipment as you’d like. This is a practical consideration, not a claim about how the cable performs: its stated length is one metre. The male-to-male format describes the connectors at both ends, so it’s the relevant detail when the sockets you want to join are DisplayPort sockets. The connected power pin 20 is part of this model’s stated specification, so don’t treat the product name as interchangeable with one that doesn’t mention that detail. In short, this cable makes sense when its connector format and stated length suit the layout you have in mind.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: ACT
• Length: 1 m
• Connector type: DisplayPort male to DisplayPort male
• Power pin 20: Connected