Cable Matters4K Short DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable - 3ft, Supports up to 4K@60Hz, 2K@144Hz, Male to Male Computer Monitor Cable, DP Cord, Black

Cable looks good and was delivered promptly - am awaiting a compurer from Amazon on which to install it.

15 years in IT and I've seen (and fixed, and replaced, and broken) a *lot* of cables. Some things are totally fine to cheap out on, but when you're buying a multiple hundred dollar monitor, just do yourself a favor and get a quality cable.These cables are insanely high quality, very thick (which means good shielding, noise and interference protection) and come professionally packaged - some may say a bit over the top. I have the Amazon Basics brand, as well as no-name brand cables, and they really don't "feel" right. The lack of locking mechanism is a big tell if you are getting a proper "branded" cable, or an offshoot - DisplayPort is a trademark (as is HDMI), which means the manufacturer has to pay a royalty to use the brand, but that means it is compliant with the proper specifications of the cable (and the protocols that it carries). The locking latch mechanism is optional, but I've found I have a better experience with cables that lock versus cables that don't.The price is right, the quality is high, and the packaging is outstanding. What more could you ask for?

Haven't had an issues with these cables thus far. I plugged them in, tested them, tested the buttons to make sure they remove smoothly; make sure not to yank them before pressing the removal lock buttons. I'll update if I run into any issues.That said... I did some research, and I wanted to make some things things known.1.) Model 102005, Cable Matters 4K cable (that's this model) has 28 AWG wires according to my correspondence with the company.2.) The labeling on this cable jacket is "E474198-E" "AWM Style 20276" "80^C 30V VW-1"2a.) AWM Style 20276 is the UL style/ as dictated by Underwriters Laboratories, which lays out the standards and procedures for manufacturing and labeling of the cable.2b.) E474198-E is the UL Manufacturer code. I don't know what the "-E" on the end means but that is assigned to Donguan Arin Electronics Technology Co Ltd.2c.) 80^C (Degrees) is the maximum rated temperature of the cable; 30V is the maximum rated voltage of the cable; VW-1 means it's compliant with UL's VW-1 Flame Test (aka Vertical Wire Flame Test).3.) Cable Matters makes another cable, Model 102025 sold on Amazon, which is their "8K" cable model. They said that the 8K cable has 30 AWG wires, which in AWG means that 30 AWG is thinner than 28 AWG (Used by the 4K cable).4.) Model 102025 (the 8K cable) is VESA DisplayPort certified for their 3, 6, and 10 ft length variations, as listed on the official DisplayPort website (Model 102005, the 4K cable, is not).5.) Model 102025's jacket labeling is "AWM E321484" "Style 20276" "80^C 30V VW-1"5a.) Since I explained Style 20276 and the temp/volt/flame ratings above, I need not explain them again.5b.) E321484 is the UL Manufacturer code listing for Shenzhen Anpubaoguang Electronics Co Ltd.6.) I asked in my correspondence with Cable Matters what the mechanical differences between the Model 102005 and 102025 were, as they look almost identical and the only difference in their advertising is one of the cables is advertised as 4K and the other advertised as 8K, including the cable construction diagram. While they told me the AWG (for some reason the 8K wires were thinner than the 4K wires), they could not elaborate further on any mechanical/construction differences between the cables.Should you buy the 8K cable? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Without more information (or testing) I remain skeptical of any difference between the two cables, other than the 4K cable and the 8K cable are manufactured by two different companies, and that Cable Matters decided to certify their 8K cable with VESA Displayport, however decided not to certify their cheaper 4K Cable. Both cables are constructed to UL Style 20276 specifications, so they're similar, but those specifications allow significant variation.At the end of the day I'd say go with the cheaper cable unless Cable Matters can demonstrate or explain specifically why the 8K cable is actually better, in mechanical terms.I hope this helps someone, though while this review contains a lot of information, it unfortunately cannot draw many conclusions other than skepticism. At least we now know what AWG the wires inside the cables are.

At this time I am not able to give a review concerning the Gold Plated DisplayPort to DisplayPort 6 foot cable. I am still trying to correct issues to the HP ENVY Phoenix 810-135qe CTO Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR)that was bought as a (CTO)customized HP ENVY Phoenix 810-135qe CTO Desktop PC. Everything that was agreed upon with the Customer CTO agent to be customized unit. I was specific, I had detailed everything I wanted done, he assured me that it would be done. HP didn't send the DisplayPort to DisplayPort, had to buy from Amazon.com. The didn't send the Audio cable either. I bought the HP ENVY Phoenix 810-135qe CTO Desktop PC which when delivered wasn't customized. I even called Customer Support, they told me to get back with the Sales Agent who sold me the HP PC. I have been on the telephone during the night, I called during the day, even during the wee morning hours. No luck at all. I have only bought two computers in the past 50 years. An Apple/2E, and this HP PC. Computers in the past 50 years I built from the ground up. Do the math, I am 71 years old. The last computer I began building was in 2006. During that time I kept with the updates for hardware, and software. Last December the motherboard died. To make it short, I am still trying to doing the near impossible, with a piece of junk into a working computer.I am still looking for questions to be answered from HP Customer support, some I figured out on my own. The other questions will have to come from HP Customer Support, along with their help, at the same time I won't be holding my breathe. I hope that HP's customer sales agent has nightmares, if you hear the name "Jerry" hang up on him. Jerry came off as a Veteran, and being a Vet. myself I felt comfortable that he was covering my back, so blame me in trusting. Bottom line is I will not buy from HP online ever again.*****I should make this clear, just to be fair. I was on the web site of Amazon.com when I was looking for a Computer. The HP ENVY Phoenix 810-135qe was on Amazon.com which re-directed me to HP's Web site. I was dealing an HP customer sales agent who's name is Jerry. I still stand by what I said about the HP ENVY Phoenix 810-135qe, it is a piece of junk put together by HP. I have always had faith in Amazon in the past. The the HP ENVY Phoenix 810-135qe CTO Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR)that HP sent to me is still dead in the water, I still can not get help from HP's Customer support. As for the Gold Plated DisplayPort to DisplayPort 6 foot cable I just finished testing it on another computer. As for the cable I have to give it 5 stars. It is very well built, the connections fit tight. I had to buy the Gold Plated DisplayPort to DisplayPort 6 foot cable from Amazon.com. Shipment was sent on time as Amazon said in an e-mail. I will still buy from Amazon, at least they do what they say they will. Amazon has never let me down whenever I make an order. So I Apologize to Amazon, and to all the employees that work hard who makes Amazon who they are Today. Please excuse my actions, I was just frustrated at the time when I first wrote the review. - John W