HDMI is backward- and forward-compatible; 2.1 cables keep working, but newer features need newer standards. Older HDMI cables still work: use them for retro consoles, secondary TVs/monitors, and ...

The Ultra HD “4K” TVs and computer monitors are a-comin’! But pushing that many pixels places is a mighty big strain on the cables used to transfer audio and video to your displays. In fact, while the ...

The Cabledeconn HDMI 2.1 cable with LED indicator is a handy cable to use if you want to help differentiate one cable from another. When it comes to living room entertainment, HDMI cables are the most ...

HDMI 2.1 is going to let you enjoy the PS5 at 4K and 120Hz, depending on the game and your monitor. That said, it’s not a pre-requisite as 4K works fine at 60Hz with a HDMI 2.0 cable. We would ...

We live in an age of technological wonders. Video game worlds are vast and immersive, and television and films are vibrant and snappy. In order to experience your favorite shows, movies, or games, you ...

Soundbars and other speakers need HDMI 2.1 if you want the uncompressed forms of spatial audio formats like Atmos and DTS:X.

While Roku can work with any HDMI port, you won't be able to watch shows in 4K or use features such as Dolby Vision or HDR10 ...

Every purchase of the PlayStation 5 comes with an HDMI cable to connect the console to your TV. However, there are limitations to the included HDMI cable, such as its pretty short length of just 5 ...

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If you’re looking to connect your PC or console to a TV or gaming monitor, there’s a good chance you have multiple options and even more cables. HDMI and DisplayPort cables both allow you to transfer ...

The Premium HDMI Cable Certification Program -- the brainchild of industry body HDMI Licensing -- is a way to identify cables that have been tested to perform at a specific level, i.e. they can pass ...