DisplayPort is a universal connection standard for the transmission of picture and sound signals. Applications include mainly the connection of monitors and televisions to computers, BluRay players and similar devices
The connector requires less space and is therefore more suitable for portable display devices (ultrabooks, notebooks/laptops) or for 2 connectors on a graphics card (on a slot plate)
The practical plug design prevents the cable from slipping out of the DisplayPort socket
Mini DisplayPort connectors: Mini DisplayPort connector - DisplayPort connector; Mini DisplayPort is often used on monitors or graphics cards because it takes up less space than the conventional DisplayPort connector, despite having the same technology
Compliant DP v1.1 (max. 1920 x 1080 / 1920 x 1200 @60Hz)