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 1.3 (2014): Video resolution up to 8K/30Hz, compatibility with HDMI ver. 2.0, HDCP 2.2, and 25.92Gbps transfer speed along with other features of HBR3 (High Bitrate Level 3).

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.

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 ...

If a monitor only gives you the choice between, say, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI could be the way to go for HDR support, as long as all your devices support the HDMI version.

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

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.

At CES 2025, the new HDMI 2.2 standard was announced, introducing up to 96 Gbps of bandwidth. That’s a big enough pipe to support 8K or even 10K video, along with higher frame rates (up to 240Hz).

Where HDMI outshines DisplayPort is with eARC, which allows users to pass audio formats from the signal source to a soundbar instead of needing a coaxial cable.