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Feb 5, 2019 · HDMI 2.1 is a new physical connector that provides a pathway between your content source and your video source, like a TV. HDMI 2.1 is backward-compatible with older technology, so if you have...
- I 2.1 Supports 8K and 10K Resolution
- HDR That’S Even Better Than Dolby Vision
- I 2.1 Will Deliver Better Gaming and VR
- I 2.1 Improves Audio, Too
- Bottom Line on HDMI 2.1
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HDMI’s bandwidth also allows much higher video resolutions. Did you know that the 2020 Olympics will be broadcast in 8K? They will. Where will you be able to see that? We’re not altogether sure. 8K displays have been announced, but they’re largely for gaming, industrial, and advanced imaging applications. We should also point out that like 3860-by-...
If you haven’t seen true HDR (high dynamic range), you’re missing out. Its improved color and increased contrast offers a far more dramatic improvement in picture quality than the bump from 1080p to 2160p resolution. Having exposed our building manager to Dolby Vision with several movie titles, he reported a mild bout of depression after returning ...
A couple of HDMI 2.1’s latest features are aimed squarely at the gaming and VR crowd: Auto low latency, which reduces the lag time between user actions and what happens on the display; and variable refresh rates, which should make it easier for VR headsets and gaming consoles to sync up with display equipment.
The next new item on the list is eARC, or enhanced Audio Return Channel. This is a feature of HDMI that allows a television to send audio (from its onboard tuner or–in the case of a smart TV–from its media-streaming apps–back down the cable to a speaker or A/V receiver. Again, all the improvements are due to greater bandwidth. In this case 37MBps a...
As much of a step forward as HDMI 2.1 is on paper, the benefits that the new specification will deliver to the typical consumer are a long way off. As far as we’re aware, it’s not yet enabled in any silicon, which means we won’t see HDMI in consumer products until late 2018 or early 2019. When HDMI 2.1 does arrive, it will be in high-end video card...
HDMI 2.1 is a new standard that delivers higher bandwidth, resolution, refresh rate, and audio quality for TV and VR. Learn how it works, what it supports, and when you'll need it.
Sep 16, 2023 · HDMI 2.1 is a new standard for TV connections that supports higher resolutions, frame rates and bandwidth. Learn about its features, compatibility, cables and benefits for gamers and TV lovers.
- Geoffrey Morrison
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Jan 25, 2021 · HDMI 2.1 is the latest standard for connecting devices with audio and video over a single cable. Learn how it supports higher resolutions, frame rates, and HDR for a better viewing experience, and which devices already use it.
- Charles Jefferies
Nov 14, 2023 · HDMI 2.1 is the latest standard for connecting high-definition video and audio devices, with features like 8K resolution, 4K at 120Hz, and Quick Media Switching. Learn what HDMI 2.1 can do, which TVs support it, and what cables you need to take advantage of it.
Jul 6, 2022 · HDMI 2.1 cables are up to the task, with an upper limit of 48Gbps (Gigabits per second) rather than 18Gbps. HDMI 2.1 supports Dynamic HDR at 4K/120fps and 8K/60fps. This allows the television to adjust its picture based on frame-by-frame information in the manner of Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Feb 3, 2021 · HDMI 2.1 is a new standard that increases the maximum bandwidth of HDMI cables to 48 Gbps and adds new features like Dynamic HDR, VRR, and eARC. Learn how HDMI 2.1 can improve your gaming and viewing experience and which devices support it.
