HDMI 2.1 is here today in numerous TVs and both of the new big ticket games consoles. It’s set to become the interface of choice for everything from set top boxes to streaming dongles.

DP 2.0 to HDMI 2. converters won't offer you any more than HDMI 2.1 is capable of, with the next-gen standard capped at just 4K 120Hz and 8K 60Hz -- still, you'll have converters for those future ...

The new HDMI specification was announced at CES 2025, and it heralds some serious gains against its predecessor, HDMI 2.1, main among them faster speeds and broader 8K functionality.

HDMI 2.1 is also on both of the next-generation game consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. In fact, to get the most out of those consoles you'll want a TV that supports at least some HDMI ...

HDMI 2.1 is the new standard of this technology, capable of higher video resolutions up to 10K, and higher refresh rates than regular HDMI 2.0. These include being able to display 4K at 120Hz and ...

HDMI 2.1 promises to deliver 10K video, 120 Hz refresh rates and much more. Here's everything you should know about HDMI's next revision.

For example, the theoretical max refresh rate of 4K on Windows with DisplayPort 2.0 is 569 Hz with DisplayPort 2.0 and UHBR13.5 but 749 Hz if you move to UHBR20 (of course, there are no monitors ...

As you’d expect, HDMI 2.1 consists of many standards, so TV and monitor makers could theoretically grab the lowest hanging fruit, add it to their (formerly) HDMI 2.0 ports, and slap an HDMI 2.1 ...

Several TVs we’ve had at our test center were upgradeable from HDMI 2.0 to 2.0a and 2.0b via broadcast firmware updates. Those were expensive TVs, but that’s to be expected.

The HDMI 2.0 port supports a single 4K display with a refresh rate of up to 60Hz. HDMI 2.1 technology would have allowed the port to run a 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

All of its features are now considered a subset of HDMI 2.1, the only label acceptable for use going forward. HDMI 2.1’s upgraded capabilities over 2.0 are also now considered optional.

The HDMI Forum’s Technical Working Group has released the specs for HDMI 2.1, as well as a new Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. Some of the 2.1 spec’s features will be backward compatible with ...