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DIGITUS USB-C to USB-C Active Optical Cable 20 m
Long-distance 4K video from a USB-C laptop to a USB-C display, in one thin hybrid fibre cable.
20 m hybrid AOC4K 60Hz · 1080p 120HzHDR10 · Dolby VisionNo external power
The DIGITUS AK-330160-200-S is a 20-metre hybrid active optical cable (copper + fibre) that carries uncompressed video and audio from a USB-C source to a USB-C monitor or display with DP Alt Mode input at up to 4K 60Hz, 2K 60Hz or 1080p 120Hz, with DisplayPort 1.2 21.6 Gbps bandwidth. It is made for conference rooms, lecture halls and digital signage where the laptop or player sits far from the screen.
The 4.8 mm cable bends down to a 10 mm radius and is lighter and thinner than long copper cables, making it easy to route through ducts and ceilings; it needs no external power and supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, 3D, EDID and lip-sync.
Compatibility Note: This is a one-way video/audio cable: the USB-C end must connect to the source (laptop, PC or player) and the USB-C end to the display. The source USB-C port must support DisplayPort Alt Mode. It does not carry USB data or charging power — power the laptop separately.
Key Features
Hybrid fibre for long runs
Copper and fibre optic conductors keep 21.6 Gbps video stable over 20 m with no signal booster or external power supply.
4K 60Hz with HDR
Up to 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz or 1920 x 1080 at 120Hz, with HDR10, Dolby Vision, 3D, YUV 4:4:4, EDID and lip-sync support.
Thin and flexible
4.8 mm diameter, 10 mm bend radius and zinc connector housings make it easy to pull through conduit and cable trays.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
AK-330160-200-S |
| EAN / GTIN |
4016032482635 |
| MPN |
AK-330160-200-S |
| Brand |
DIGITUS |
| Connectivity |
| Source end |
USB-C male (input, DP Alt Mode) |
| Display end |
USB-C male (output) |
| Length |
20 m |
| Cable type |
Hybrid active optical cable — copper plus fibre optic, unidirectional |
| External power |
Not required |
| Video & audio |
| Standard |
DisplayPort 1.2 over USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Bandwidth |
21.6 Gbps |
| Resolutions |
3840 x 2160 at 60Hz, 2560 x 1440 at 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 at 120Hz |
| Features |
HDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 3D, YUV 4:4:4, EDID, lip-sync |
| USB data / charging |
Not supported (video and audio only) |
| Physical |
| Cable diameter |
4.8 mm |
| Bend radius |
10 mm |
| Housing |
Zinc |
| Contacts |
Gold plated |
| Shielding |
Double shielded |
| Colour |
Black |
| Weight |
0.74 kg |
| Operating temperature |
0 to 45 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the DIGITUS AK-330160-200-S charge my laptop or carry USB data?
No. It is an AV cable that carries video and audio only. Keep the laptop on its own charger, and use a USB-C active optical cable such as the Equip 119462 if you also need data and 60W charging.
Does it work with a Thunderbolt laptop or MacBook?
Thunderbolt 3/4 and Mac USB-C ports provide DisplayPort Alt Mode, so they work as a source. DIGITUS does not list Thunderbolt specifically; the key requirement is DP Alt Mode on the USB-C port.
What happens if I connect it the wrong way round?
No picture — the active optics transmit in one direction only. Connect the USB-C input end to the source and the USB-C end to the display.
Singular Expert Insight
We recommend the AK-330160-200-S for fixed installations that need clean 4K 60Hz video over 20 m from a USB-C source — boardrooms, classrooms and signage — at a lower cost than full data-and-power AOC cables. If the room also needs USB for a camera or laptop charging over the same cable, choose an Equip 119462 or ALOGIC U3-TCC10-MM-H instead; for other lengths or connectors see the 10 m AK-330160-100-S or USB-C to HDMI AK-330150-200-S.
✓ Buy it if you need 4K 60Hz video from a USB-C laptop to a USB-C display 20 m away.
✕ Skip it if you also need USB data or laptop charging over the cable, or your USB-C port lacks DP Alt Mode.
→ Also consider Equip 119462 (10 m USB-C AOC with data and 60W) or the 10 m AK-330160-100-S or USB-C to HDMI AK-330150-200-S.