HDMI or DisplayPort?

[MattC231]

My current monitor is the ASUS VS278Q-P, https://www.asus.com/us/Commercial-Monitors/VS278QP/, and I need to get a new HDMI cord since the one I've been using, http://frys.com/product/6831936?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG, no longer displays an image when connected. My question is, should I stick with HDMI? or switch to DisplayPort? From what I think I understand, DisplayPort is mainly used for 4K resolutions, right? Also, in the future, I'm thinking about getting a 1440p monitor but, HDMI should still be ok for that, right? The HDMI cable I'm thinking of getting is http://frys.com/product/6832536?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Also, if you guys can give me info on HDMI and DisplayPort that would be great

 

[Rdslw]

both should work, if you see HDMI 2.0 then it will go 4k 60 fps also.
I like Display connectors as it feels a bit less fragile.
no reason to go any way here. When you use 2 screens is better to have 1 DP and 1 HDMI for easier separation in software

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Display port has a higher bandwidth than HDMI. I would go with display port.

 

[Rdslw]

Also "quality of cable" is something you should not worry about. If you don't have 4 1500W devices around and you dont bundle their power cables with HDMI, there will be no visible difference. I like to use those:
https://www.amazon.com/Degree-Apple-TV-Projector-Computer-Monitor/dp/B017JFJVQW

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Also "quality of cable" is something you should not worry about. If you don't have 4 1500W devices around and you dont bundle their power cables with HDMI, there will be no visible difference. I like to use those:
https://www.amazon.com/Degree-Apple-TV-Projector-Computer-Monitor/dp/B017JFJVQW

I agree 100%. Do not buy a very expensive "gold platted" cable or anything like that. Big box stores like Best Buy will totally rip you off on cable prices.

 

[MattC231]

thanks all for your replies