Introduction
UGREEN has launched a USB-C to DP 8K Cable featuring a braided cable design and an aluminum alloy casing. The cable is 1 meter long and enables connections between smartphones/tablets/laptops and displays/TVs/projectors, supporting up to 8K\@60Hz resolution.
It is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS (iPad and iPhone 15/16 series), and offers plug-and-play convenience. It supports a bandwidth of 32.4Gbps and 96kHz 24-bit audio sampling. With 8K ultra-high-definition video and high-quality audio transmission through a single cable, it delivers an immersive large-screen entertainment experience. Next, let’s take a closer look at the internal design and components.
Product Appearance
The front of the packaging features the UGREEN logo, product name, an image of the cable, and key selling points.
The back of the packaging displays a specifications table.
Total Bandwidth: 32.4Gbps
HDCP: 2.3, backward compatible
Audio Sampling Rate: Up to 24-bit/192kHz
Audio Formats: Supports LPCM/AC3/DTS/DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS\:X®/Dolby Atmos®
Features: Supports 4K HDR (Dolby Vision and HDR 10)
Video Quality: 8K\@60Hz, backward compatible
The package includes the cable and some documents.
The braided cable, combined with aluminum alloy housings on both connectors, makes it wear-resistant and durable. The alloy housings significantly improve heat dissipation, ensuring safer and more stable chip performance.
The metal housing features a sandblasted finish and is printed with the "UGREEN" and "8K."
The USB-C connector features a full pin design.
Close-up of the DP connector.
Both connector ends are reinforced with an anti-bending design for improved durability.
The outer layer is made of black nylon-like braided material, which is smooth and free of burrs.
The length is about 105 cm (41.34 inches).
The diameter is about 4.43 mm (0.17 inches).
The weight is about 53 g (1.87 oz).
Teardown
Next, let's take it apart to see its internal components and structure.
Cut open the casing of the USB-C. There is injection-molded insulation inside for structural support and isolation.
Remove the injection-molded insulation. The steel shell is secured with spot welding.
Remove the steel shell. The PCB and wires are reinforced with injection molding for added protection and durability.
Remove the injection molding. The wires are soldered on the front side of the PCB.
The back of the PCB also has the wires soldered.
The pins are gold-plated.
Cut open the other connector. The PCB is covered by shielding covers.
Remove the shielding covers.
On the front of the PCB, there is an interface controller chip.
On the other side, there is a memory chip.
The wire cores are reinforced with adhesive sealing.
The VIA Labs VL103-Q3 is a highly integrated DP converter and PD 3.0 controller, designed for USB-C video converters and USB-C multifunctional adapters.
The memory chip is manufactured by Puya, model P25Q40SH. It has a capacity of 4Mb and uses a TSSOP8 package.
Cut the cable. The jacket is made of TPE.
Beneath the TPE jacket is a braided shielding mesh.
The wire cores are wrapped in shielding aluminum foil, accompanied by an exposed copper grounding wire.
Close-up of the copper grounding wire.
The wire cores include USB 2.0, CC1/CC2, VBUS1/VBUS2 wires, four pairs of DP differential pairs, and power cores.
Close-up of the red power wire core.
Close-up of the USB 2.0 data wires: the green wire is the D+ core.
Close-up of the other USB 2.0 data wire: the white wire is the D+ core.
Close-up of the yellow CC1 wire core.
Close-up of the pink CC2 wire core.
Close-up of the blue SBU1 wire core.
Close-up of the purple SBU2 wire core.
Close-up of the four pairs of DP differential pairs, each consisting of blue and white wire cores along with exposed grounding wires.
Well, those are all components of the UGREEN USB-C to DisplayPort 8K Cable.
Summary of ChargerLAB
Here is the component list of the UGREEN USB-C to DisplayPort 8K Cable for your convenience.
It features a nylon-like braided jacket and aluminum alloy connector housings, offering both durability and a refined look. Available in four lengths—1m, 1.5m, 2m, and 3m—to suit various usage scenarios. The cable supports a total bandwidth of 32.4Gbps and is compatible with technologies such as G-Sync, FreeSync, FEC, and DSC. It also supports graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA, 8K resolution, and Dolby Atmos surround sound for an immersive gaming and cinematic experience.
After taking it apart, we found that the USB-C connector features internal injection molding and a reinforced steel sleeve for added durability, with gold-plated pins for improved conductivity. The DP connector includes shielding covers to reduce interference. On the PCB, there is a VIA Labs VL103-Q3 chip along with a Puya memory chip.
Inside the cable, there are multiple shielding layers, including a braided mesh and aluminum foil. This multi-layer shielding effectively minimizes signal interference and loss, resulting in more stable signal transmission. It significantly reduces the likelihood of issues such as lag, screen flickering, or blackouts. Overall, the build quality is solid and reliable.
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