HDMI and DisplayPort are both capable of sending high-definition video and high-res audio from a source to a display. We compare their feature sets and typical use scenarios.

DisplayPort’s superior bandwidth has given it the edge over HDMI at each step of the standard's evolution. Even the earliest 1.0 and 1.1 versions support 144Hz refresh rates at 1080p, along with ...

Graphics cards often sport both HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. This Nvidia RTX 2060 has one and three, respectively. Riley Young/Digital Trends DisplayPort and HDMI are two of the most popular ...

DisplayPort, like HDMI, is a cable format for transmitting high-definition video and audio. The latest version, DisplayPort 2.0, debuted in 2019, but there are not yet any commercial products that ...

DisplayPort is managed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), a consortium of GPU and display industry companies. This is why you'll more commonly find DisplayPort capabilities on ...

HDMI and DisplayPort are the two top media cables on the market today, but one is better than the other. The question is, which one, and does it even matter in the grand scheme of things?

We're out here weighing up the differences between DisplayPort vs HDMI for gaming. Whether you're a console or PC gamer, we've got answers.

So, while DisplayPort 2.1b doesn’t necessarily demand you get a new cable (like HDMI 2.2’s Ultra96 cables), if you want a longer DisplayPort 2.1 cable, you can now get one as part of the new ...

Figuring out whether to use HDMI vs DisplayPort connections isn’t always easy, especially if you’re unaware of the difference between the two. Most GPUs come equipped with both ports nowadays ...

While both HDMI and DisplayPort can handle high-definition audio along with 4K video, DisplayPort can support a higher refresh rate at this resolution, ...

So, although DisplayPort has superior capacity, most consumer electronics like televisions, projectors, and game consoles opt for HDMI. However, HDMI 1.4 and below are not suited to 4K video.