What cable do I buy for my HDMI 2.1 graphics card? | Ask an expert
Q: I plan to buy an Nvidia RTX 3080 because of its HDMI 2.1 support—it’ll pair nicely with my LG C9 TV. I’ve researched cables, but information about actual HDMI 2.1 48Gbps […]
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Beware: That snazzy HDMI 2.1 monitor might not have HDMI 2.1 features
An HDMI specification ideally tells you what bandwidth and features to expect a device or cable to support—but with a new change in licensing, HDMI 2.1 monitors may no longer deliver the […]
Do you need an HDMI 2.1 monitor?
Computer monitors that support HDMI 2.1, the latest HDMI standard, are beginning to trickle into online retailers. They sell at extremely high prices (when they’re available at all). Even the most affordable […]
DisplayPort’s new labels avoid the confusion plaguing HDMI cables
A couple of months ago the new HDMI 2.1 specification was released… which, for some reason, included all of the specs from the previous and retired 2.0 cables. That means that cables […]
HDMI vs. DisplayPort: Which display interface reigns supreme?
The HDMI audio/video interface standard is everywhere: TVs, set-top boxes, media streamers, Blu-ray players, A/V receivers, gaming consoles, camcorders, digital cameras, and even a few smartphones. You’ll also find an HDMI output […]
Logitech’s Astro HDMI headset instantly switches from PC to console
If you’ve been browsing the Reddit “battlestation” sub for any length of time, you know it’s getting popular to integrate a console like a Nintendo Switch or the PlayStation 5 into an […]
Do you need a 4K HDMI cable in 2024? Best 4K HDMI Cables
Congratulations! You just bought a new 4K or 8K TV! You might be wondering if you need to buy a new HDMI cable to go with it. If you already have an […]
Hackers can wirelessly watch your screen via HDMI radiation
Covertly intercepting video signals is a very old-fashioned way to go about electronic spying, but a new method discovered by researchers puts a frightening spin on it. A research team out of […]
New HDMI 2.2 specs expected to drop at CES 2025 in January
Right now, the most popular standard for PC and TV video interfaces is HDMI 2.1, but we can soon expect a switch over to HDMI 2.2 — and that switch is apparently […]
HDMI 2.2 debuts, with an ‘Ultra96’ cable for tomorrow’s displays
About seven years after the HDMI 2.1 specification was introduced, the HDMI Forum has announced the next generation: HDMI 2.2, which will require new cables to take advantage of its most high-performance […]
