Got this cable to connect a 49" LG Ultrawide monitor to a 2014 Mac mini when I went to the First time getting the monitor I've tried other options for connections like HDMI or a DisplayPort to HDMI converter but the resolution and response speed is much better with this cable. looks like a cable that will last a long time. Is this a military cable for use on a death metal band tour? No, but for most people it was the best value I could find.