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One of the standout features of current-gen consoles that launched six years ago is support for 4K gaming at 120Hz. But as someone who has owned a PS5 since 2021, I can count the number of times I took advantage of 120Hz on my OLED TV with one hand. Even the AAA games that support 120Hz, like Call of Duty: Warzone and Battlefield 6, usually get there by dropping the resolution. Despite that, it's not a locked 120FPS experience. That’s true even with the PS5 Pro, which is more powerful yet still can't consistently deliver 4K at 120Hz. Sure, you could say HDMI 2.2 could benefit PC gamers who use
HDMI 2.2 is almost here, but I have no reason to upgrade… Manufacturers can even rebrand older HDMI 2.0 ports As long as they support at least one HDMI 2.1 feature The worst thing about this whole mess is that manufacturers need to support just one HDMI 2.1 feature to market their monitors as HDMI 2.1 displays. …
… I traded the convenience of HDMI-CEC for manual control, but I'm glad I did. HDMI-CEC worked well until it didn't One fine day, it just gave up For several years, my TV setup has remained fairly simple. I had my Hisense smart TV connected to an HDMI soundbar, and HDMI-CEC worked as it should. …
… The naming got more muddled in late 2021, when the HDMI Licensing Administrator confirmed that HDMI 2.0 had effectively been folded into HDMI 2.1. …
… Even if HDMI 2.2 devices start showing up next year, I still don't see a compelling reason to upgrade. HDMI 2.1 already offers plenty of bandwidth Do I really need HDMI 2.2 when I'll probably never utilize 96Gbps? …
… I even planned on using it via its HDMI connection, since modern GPUs do carry audio over HDMI, and the soundbar promised HDMI support. …
… Now, I already knew about HDMI standards and that my TV supports HDMI 2.1, but what I didn’t realize was that HDMI cable certifications work differently. Unlike HDMI standards, cables aren't labeled by version numbers , even though Amazon listings make it seem that way. …
… Related 3 things HDMI can do that DisplayPort can’t DisplayPort doesn't support Dolby Vision, HDMI-CEC, or eARC. But this isn't everyone's experience Plenty of people benefit from HDMI-CEC without the issues While I've had a lot of issues with HDMI-CEC, I can't say that I don't miss it. …
… A HDMI 1.4 B HDMI 2.0 C HDMI 2.1 D HDMI 1.4b That's right! HDMI 2.0, released in 2013, was the first version to support 4K 3840×2160 at 60 frames per second, doubling the bandwidth of HDMI 1.4 to 18 Gbps. It was a game-changer for early 4K TV adopters. The correct answer is HDMI 2.0. …
… Ruipro 8K Detachable Full Fiber Optic Armored HDMI 2.1 Cable — 33ft $127 at Amazon Related Out of HDMI Ports on your TV? Here's a simple way to add more HDMI switches have come a long way in the past few years and are often very reliable now.
… The HDMI version isn't enough to know what you're getting Not every HDMI 2.1 device supports key features like VRR or ALLM The confusion around HDMI isn't anything new. …
