HDMI to DP vs DP to HDMI?

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Does it make a difference whether I use an HDMI to DP or a DP to HDMI cable? Does the conversion work both ways? I'm currently trying to connect a monitor with a DP connection to my laptop with an HDMI connection (I have a DP to HDMI cable).

ta

When in doubt: no. Why else should you specify a "direction"?

In general, if a feature is not explicitly specified, the probability that the product will also master it is low. In any case, you can't complain about a feature that has not been guaranteed.

Pr

Don't think so.

Displayport can send an HDMI signal, called dual mode, but HDMI can't send a Displayport signal.

HDMI to Displayport needs an active converter, so to HDMI is usually possible simply passively with an adapter for a few euro

Active converter is relatively expensive, mostly

Fo

If your case has Hdmi output from the laptop and DP input from the monitor, I would assume that only 60 Hz or no G Sync works. The two cables themselves still have versions like Hdmi 2.1 or something. If then buy a good cable