UGREEN DP101 DP Male to HDMI Male Cable 3M carries 4K video at 30Hz from a DisplayPort computer to an HDMI screen, and it sells for KSh 2,200 at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The cable arrives brand new and sealed in UGREEN retail packaging. Inside the 3-metre run sit 28AWG oxygen-free copper conductors, a tin-plated copper core, and triple shielding against interference. Gold-plated contacts resist the corrosion that humidity causes on bare metal pins. The UGREEN DP101 needs no drivers, no software, and no separate power supply plug both ends in and the picture appears.
Kenyan offices are full of desktops and business laptops whose only video port is DisplayPort, sitting next to monitors, boardroom televisions, and projectors that accept HDMI alone. That mismatch stops presentations before they start. The UGREEN DP101 removes it for KSh 2,200 with one cable rather than an adapter plus a second lead. Accountants running dual screens in Upper Hill, lecturers connecting Dell OptiPlex towers to hall projectors, church media teams feeding lyrics to a wall-mounted TV, and gamers pushing a graphics card output to a living-room screen all solve the same problem with the same UGREEN DP101.
Unlike traditional electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International stocks the UGREEN DP101 with its actual chipset behaviour documented rather than a guessed resolution figure printed on a plastic bag. Users consistently report that unbranded DisplayPort leads flicker, drop signal after ten minutes, or refuse to wake a monitor from sleep. At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady demand from IT departments buying the UGREEN DP101 five and ten at a time after replacing failed no-name cables twice in one year. Test it on your own laptop at our Kimathi Street counter, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the UGREEN DP101 DP Male to HDMI Male Cable 3M
What does this DP to HDMI cable actually do?
It takes the video and audio signal out of a DisplayPort socket on a computer and converts it into an HDMI signal that a television, monitor, or projector understands. Conversion happens inside the connector head, so no dongle, converter box, or power brick is needed. DisplayPort 1.2 goes in at one end; HDMI 1.4 comes out at the other, three metres later. Windows treats the screen as a normal second display, letting you mirror or extend from the usual display settings page.
Does the DP101 support 4K at 60Hz?
No. UGREEN rates this model at 4K (3840x2160) 30Hz, 2K at 60Hz, and 1080p at 120Hz. Thirty frames per second suits spreadsheets, slides, CCTV walls, and film playback, but feels choppy for fast mouse movement or competitive gaming at 4K. For smoother 4K desktop work, drop the screen to 1440p at 60Hz or 1080p at 120Hz over this cable. Some Kenyan listings advertise 4K 60Hz here that figure belongs to a different, active UGREEN model.
Can I send video from an HDMI laptop to a DisplayPort monitor?
No. This cable runs in one direction only: DisplayPort must be the source, HDMI must be the display. Plugging the HDMI end into a laptop output and the DisplayPort end into a monitor produces a blank screen, and no setting fixes it. That behaviour is normal for passive conversion cables across every brand, not a fault. If your source is HDMI and your screen is DisplayPort, ask Mascom International for an active HDMI-to-DisplayPort converter instead.
Which computers and screens work with the DP101?
Any desktop, workstation, or laptop with a full-size DisplayPort output works, including Dell OptiPlex and Precision towers, HP Pro Tower and Z workstations, Lenovo ThinkCentre units, and NVIDIA or AMD graphics cards. On the display side, any HDMI input accepts it: LG and Samsung televisions, Dell and HP monitors, Epson and BenQ projectors, and boardroom panels. Mini DisplayPort and USB-C ports need a different cable, so check the socket shape before ordering or bring the machine to our counter.
Does the cable carry sound as well as picture?
Yes. Audio travels down the same three metres as the video, so a projector or television plays through its own speakers with no 3.5mm lead running alongside. Stereo, LPCM multi-channel, and compressed surround formats pass through to a receiver or soundbar. After plugging in, select the display as the playback device in Windows sound settings. The picture switches automatically, but audio sometimes stays on laptop speakers until you change it, which explains most silent-projector complaints during meetings.
Is three metres long enough for a boardroom or wall-mounted television?
Three metres reaches a wall-mounted screen from a table or lectern below it, and covers a tower under a desk to a monitor on top with slack to spare. Measure the actual route, not the straight line, because leads run down walls, along skirting, and behind furniture, which eats length fast. UGREEN also builds this model in 1m, 1.5m, 2m, and 5m versions. Mascom International stocks other lengths, so ask before ordering if three metres looks tight.
Why buy the DP101 instead of a cheaper unbranded lead?
Cheap DisplayPort leads commonly use thin, unshielded conductors that pick up interference from fluorescent lighting and nearby power lines, producing flicker, sparkle, or sudden signal loss on longer runs. This one uses 28AWG oxygen-free copper with foil and braid shielding across all three metres. It also carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty, so a failure inside that window gets replaced at our Nairobi CBD counter rather than argued about. Buying twice costs more than buying once at KSh 2,200.
How do I order the DP101 and pay for it?
Call or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521, email info@mascomintl.com, or order through www.mascomintl.com. Payment happens on arrival: the rider hands over the cable, you check both connector heads and the packaging, then you pay by M-Pesa or cash. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery on orders placed during working hours. Walk-in buyers can test the cable against their own laptop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Technical Specifications
Video Output and Resolution Support
- Top supported resolution reaches 3840x2160 at 30Hz, suiting detailed spreadsheets, CAD drawings, dashboards, and film playback
- 2K output at 2560x1440 runs at 60Hz, the practical setting for daily office desktop work without visible lag
- 1080p output reaches 120Hz, useful for gamers running competitive titles on a Full HD monitor
- DisplayPort 1.2 input accepts signals from graphics cards and business desktops sold over the past twelve years
- HDMI 1.4 output matches the input found on virtually every television and projector sold in Kenya today
- HDCP 1.4 copy protection passes through, so Netflix, Showmax, and DStv Stream play without black screens
- Per-channel bandwidth rated at 300MHz, roughly 3Gbps, which sets the resolution and refresh rate ceiling above
Signal Direction and Conversion Behaviour
- Conversion runs one way only: DisplayPort feeds the source signal, HDMI receives it, never the reverse
- Level-shifting chip sits inside the DisplayPort head, so the cable draws no external power at all
- Plug-and-play across Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, and macOS machines carrying full-size DisplayPort outputs
- Mirror mode duplicates your screen for presentations; extend mode adds a second working area beside it
- Latch-and-release button on the DisplayPort connector locks it against accidental pulls under a busy desk
- Hot-plug detection wakes the connected screen when the computer resumes from sleep or completes a restart
Device Compatibility and Port Requirements
- Works with Dell OptiPlex, HP Pro Tower, Lenovo ThinkCentre, and custom-built towers carrying DisplayPort sockets
- NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon graphics cards output through it with no driver installation or configuration
- Business laptops with full-size DisplayPort, plus many docking stations, drive external screens directly through it
- Accepts any HDMI input: televisions, desktop monitors, boardroom panels, capture cards, and classroom projectors
- Mini DisplayPort, USB-C, and Thunderbolt ports need a different UGREEN cable because the plug shape differs
- Docking stations with DisplayPort outputs feed the cable exactly the same signal a desktop tower would
Cable Construction and Shielding
- 28AWG oxygen-free copper conductors carry signal with lower resistance than the copper-clad aluminium in cheap leads
- Tin-plated copper wire core resists oxidation in coastal humidity around Mombasa, Malindi, Kilifi, and Diani
- Triple shielding combines aluminium foil with braided mesh, blocking interference from power cables running alongside
- Gold-plated connector contacts resist corrosion, keeping the pin connection clean through repeated plugging and unplugging
- 7.3mm outer diameter PVC jacket bends around desk corners and cable trays without kinking or cracking
- Moulded strain relief at both heads protects the solder joints where display cables usually fail first
Audio Transmission and Format Handling
- Video and audio travel together over one lead, removing the separate 3.5mm audio cable entirely
- Stereo and LPCM multi-channel audio pass through to television speakers, soundbars, and home cinema receivers
- Compressed surround formats reach a connected receiver for home setups routing everything through an HDMI input
- Windows lists the connected display as its own playback device, so switching sound across takes one click
- Audio and video stay in sync with no lip-sync drift across the full three-metre run
- Projector and television speakers become usable for meeting playback without carrying a portable speaker around
Length, Handling and Daily Durability
- 3-metre length spans a lectern to a ceiling projector, or a floor-standing tower to a wall-mounted panel
- The same model ships in 1m, 1.5m, 2m, and 5m lengths for different room layouts
- Black PVC jacket hides against skirting boards, cable trays, and dark boardroom furniture without standing out
- Flexible jacket coils into a laptop bag pocket for staff moving between meeting rooms through the day
- Passive design draws no power, so nothing heats up when the cable stays plugged in permanently
- Light enough that the connector will not sag out of a loose HDMI socket on a wall-mounted screen
Package Contents
- UGREEN DP101 DP Male to HDMI Male Cable, 3 metres, black
- UGREEN retail packaging carrying the 10203 model code on the label
- User manual and product documentation
- Mascom International receipt and 6-month warranty card
Note: no adapters, converters, or power supplies ship with this cable, because none are needed. Mascom International stocks HDMI-to-HDMI, USB-C-to-HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort leads separately for machines whose video port does not match a full-size DisplayPort socket.
Warranty
The UGREEN DP101 DP Male to HDMI Male Cable 3M carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk without shipping the cable anywhere. Physical damage from crushing, pulling the head out of the jacket, or rodent chewing sits outside that cover.
Where to Buy the UGREEN DP101 in Kenya
Buy the UGREEN DP101 DP Male to HDMI Male Cable 3M at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our counter opens Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to bring your own laptop, tower, or monitor and confirm the picture before paying. Available in black, the standard UGREEN finish for this model.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
- Store visit: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD
Mascom International delivers across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival terms, so you inspect the cable and pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, Nyeri, Garissa, and every other major town receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit leaves our counter with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for cables whose printed specifications match what the hardware actually does, and for after-sales help from a Nairobi CBD service desk you can walk into.
