Exact SKU 25157 • researched buying guide
UGREEN 25157 1m USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable, 8K60/4K240
A compact one-metre cable for connecting a video-capable USB-C or Thunderbolt source directly to a full-size DisplayPort monitor. It is especially useful when the source sits close to a high-resolution or high-refresh display and a direct, adapter-free path is preferred.
Fast purchase decision
Overview
Best suited to
MacBook, Windows laptop or compact desktop beside a DisplayPort monitor; Compatible gaming handheld or laptop to a high-refresh DisplayPort display.
Choose it for
1m reach, usb type-c male to full-size displayport male and 8K60 / 4K240.
Check first
A USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode or compatible Thunderbolt 3/4 video output is required. A charge-only or data-only USB-C port will not work.
Verified exact-model highlights
Key features
Exact length
1m; buy by the real route rather than a family length.
Connector fit
USB Type-C male to full-size DisplayPort male
Verified video target
Up to 8K at 60Hz, 4K at 240Hz or 1440p at 240Hz with compatible DisplayPort 1.4 and DSC equipment
Published signal rate
Up to 32.4Gbps raw DisplayPort 1.4 link rate
Signal direction
Unidirectional: USB-C source to DisplayPort display only
Construction
Aluminium-alloy connector housings, braided nylon outer jacket, tinned-copper conductors and triple shielding are stated on the exact official page. The live gallery also shows reinforced joints and a direct USB-C-to-DisplayPort build.
Exact-SKU guidance
How to read the video rating
Cable ceiling and actual device result are different
8K60 and 4K240 are ceiling modes, not defaults. The USB-C source, GPU, operating system, monitor, colour format and Display Stream Compression support decide the actual result.
- Exact-SKU guidance: Up to 8K at 60Hz, 4K at 240Hz or 1440p at 240Hz with compatible DisplayPort 1.4 and DSC equipment.
- Published rate: Up to 32.4Gbps raw DisplayPort 1.4 link rate.
- A USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode or compatible Thunderbolt 3/4 video output is required. A charge-only or data-only USB-C port will not work.
- A dock, KVM, receiver, switch, splitter, adapter, coupler, wall plate or extra cable can lower the final mode.
Verified functions, plainly explained
Audio and display features
DisplayPort 1.4 / HBR3 link
Verified for this exact SKU or its official exact-SKU family; connected equipment must support it.
HDR-compatible video pass-through
Requires compatible source, display and settings.
VRR, AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC where the complete system supports them
Requires compatible source, display and settings.
MST transport for compatible Windows and monitor chains
Requires compatible source, display and settings.
Mirror, extend, supported clamshell and Samsung DeX modes
Requires compatible source, display and settings.
Digital audio from source to display
Requires compatible source, display and settings.
A cable cannot upscale content, generate frames or add a feature absent from the source or display.
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Construction and routing
Build and handling guidance
Aluminium-alloy connector housings, braided nylon outer jacket, tinned-copper conductors and triple shielding are stated on the exact official page. The live gallery also shows reinforced joints and a direct USB-C-to-DisplayPort build.
- Unidirectional: USB-C source to DisplayPort display only
- Plan a relaxed route and protect both connector housings from sideways pull.
- Test the exact intended mode before the route becomes hard to access.
- Do not infer an in-wall, plenum, LSZH or fire rating unless it is printed on the supplied cable.
Practical examples
Use scenarios
Home and media
MacBook, Windows laptop or compact desktop beside a DisplayPort monitor
Work and presentation
Compatible gaming handheld or laptop to a high-refresh DisplayPort display
Gaming or specialist display
USB-C iPad, iPhone or Galaxy device to a larger screen at the device-supported mode
Longer-term setup
Creator workstation to a colour-capable DisplayPort monitor
Connect • configure • verify
Setup and usability guidance
- Step 1: Confirm the USB-C source port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt video output.
- Step 2: Connect the USB-C plug to the source and the DisplayPort plug directly to the receiving monitor.
- Step 3: Select the monitor input, then choose the required resolution and refresh rate in the operating system or graphics control panel.
- Step 4: Enable HDR or adaptive sync only after a stable basic picture is established.
- Step 5: For MST or clamshell use, check the source operating-system rules and the monitor manual; the cable cannot create those functions by itself.
After setup, use the display information screen or operating-system display panel to confirm the resolution, refresh rate, HDR state and active audio device actually negotiated.
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Compatible devices and systems
Match connector shape, signal direction and port capability
- USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4 MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and compatible Windows computers with video output
- Video-capable USB-C iPad, iPhone 15/16 series, Galaxy, Surface, XPS and similar devices at their supported modes
- Full-size DisplayPort monitors, gaming displays, ultrawide screens and projectors
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS and compatible mobile systems; display-mode support varies by host
Examples do not guarantee every generation or port reaches the cable ceiling; check both device manuals.
Avoid the common mismatch
Check before buying
- The route suits 1m, including connector clearance and relaxed service slack.
- The ports match: USB Type-C male to full-size DisplayPort male.
- Connect USB-C to the computer, tablet or phone and DisplayPort to the monitor. It cannot carry video from a DisplayPort source into a USB-C monitor.
- A USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode or compatible Thunderbolt 3/4 video output is required. A charge-only or data-only USB-C port will not work.
- The desired mode stays within: Up to 8K at 60Hz, 4K at 240Hz or 1440p at 240Hz with compatible DisplayPort 1.4 and DSC equipment.
- Any intermediate device supports the same video, audio and content-protection requirements.
Scope and limitations
What this product does
- Creates a direct USB-C-source-to-DisplayPort-display connection.
- Carries compatible digital video and source-to-display audio up to the verified cable ceiling.
- Passes HDR, adaptive-sync and MST signals only when every required device and setting supports them.
- Works without a separate driver or power adapter as a direct display cable.
What this product does not do
- It does not work from a DisplayPort source to a USB-C monitor.
- It does not charge the source or transfer ordinary USB files and peripherals.
- It does not turn a charge-only or data-only USB-C port into a video output.
- It does not provide HDMI ARC/eARC; conflicting eARC gallery artwork was excluded.
Care and installation practice
What to do
- Check the USB-C port specification before buying.
- Connect directly to the monitor when testing the highest mode.
- Update graphics drivers and verify the mode reported by the monitor.
- Grip the connector housings and leave a gentle service curve.
What not to do
- Do not reverse the signal path.
- Do not use it as a USB charging or data cable.
- Do not sharply bend, crush, staple or pull the braided cable.
- Do not assume every USB-C phone, tablet or laptop can output 8K or a high refresh rate.
Read before use
Warnings and limitations
Capability limit
Highest modes normally require DisplayPort 1.4, DSC and compatible graphics hardware at both ends.
Compatibility caution
macOS generally does not provide independent extended desktops through an MST chain.
Gallery or claim conflict
Mobile devices frequently support fewer displays and lower modes than the cable ceiling.
Installation warning
No in-wall, plenum, LSZH or fire rating is claimed; verify physical markings before concealed installation.
Exact-model reference
Technical specifications
| Brand | UGREEN |
|---|---|
| SKU | 25157 |
| Product type | USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 display cable |
| Cable length | 1 metre |
| Connectors | USB Type-C male to full-size DisplayPort male |
| Direction | Unidirectional: USB-C source to DisplayPort display only |
| Verified video guidance | Up to 8K at 60Hz, 4K at 240Hz or 1440p at 240Hz with compatible DisplayPort 1.4 and DSC equipment |
| Published bandwidth / rate | Up to 32.4Gbps raw DisplayPort 1.4 link rate |
| Construction | Aluminium-alloy connector housings, braided nylon outer jacket, tinned-copper conductors and triple shielding are stated on the exact official page. The live gallery also shows reinforced joints and a direct USB-C-to-DisplayPort build. |
| Feature support | DisplayPort 1.4 / HBR3 link, HDR-compatible video pass-through, VRR, AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC where the complete system supports them, MST transport for compatible Windows and monitor chains, Mirror, extend, supported clamshell and Samsung DeX modes, Digital audio from source to display |
| Display standard | DisplayPort 1.4 / HBR3 |
| Display Stream Compression | DSC support is listed and generally required for the highest modes |
| Adaptive sync | Compatible VRR, AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC signals where supported |
| Display modes | Mirror, extended desktop, supported clamshell, Samsung DeX and MST transport |
| Housing / jacket | Aluminium-alloy housings and braided nylon jacket |
| USB charging / data | Not supported |
In the box
Package contents
- 1 × UGREEN 25157 1m USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable
Shown devices and accessories are not included. Confirm SKU 25157 and 1m before routing.
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Product-specific FAQ
What is the verified video guidance for UGREEN 25157?
Up to 8K at 60Hz, 4K at 240Hz or 1440p at 240Hz with compatible DisplayPort 1.4 and DSC equipment. 8K60 and 4K240 are ceiling modes, not defaults. The USB-C source, GPU, operating system, monitor, colour format and Display Stream Compression support decide the actual result.
Is the cable directional?
Connect USB-C to the computer, tablet or phone and DisplayPort to the monitor. It cannot carry video from a DisplayPort source into a USB-C monitor.
What ports and source capability are required?
USB Type-C male to full-size DisplayPort male. A USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode or compatible Thunderbolt 3/4 video output is required. A charge-only or data-only USB-C port will not work.
Will every compatible-looking device reach the maximum mode?
No. The source hardware, port version, graphics driver, operating system, display input, selected colour format and every intermediate device determine the negotiated result.
Does it need a driver or separate power adapter?
No separate cable driver or external power adapter is listed. The host graphics system may still need the correct driver and display settings.
Does this cable charge a laptop or phone?
No. It is a dedicated display connection and does not provide USB Power Delivery or ordinary USB data transfer.
Can it drive more than one external monitor?
It can carry MST when the source, operating system and displays support it. Windows systems may allow independent MST displays; macOS generally does not.
What should I check if there is no picture?
Verify connector direction and port type, select the correct display input, reseat both ends, test a direct connection, lower the resolution/refresh rate, and restart or update the graphics system if needed.
Can it be routed inside a wall or ceiling?
No concealed-installation rating is claimed here. Check the physical cable markings and local installation requirements before any in-wall, ceiling or conduit route.
What is included in the package?
1 × UGREEN 25157 1m USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Devices, adapters and cable-management accessories shown in use images are not included.
