According to a couple of reports, the first HDMI 2.1 cable is already available: a Belkin cable, currently priced at $29.95. The trick, apparently, is to look for cables marked "Ultra High Speed Version HDMI 2.1b of the HDMI Specification is backward compatible with earlier versions of the Specification and is available to all HDMI 2.0 Adopters. Supporting Materials Supporting graphics, photos, and multi-language overview presentations on HDMI 2.1b are available for download and reproduction . It has a higher maximum bandwidth compared to HDMI 2.1, almost tripling that of DisplayPort 1.4 at 77.73Gbps. Related: HDR Formats Compared: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, and Technicolor. The trouble is, there is a distinct lack of monitors that are compatible with DisplayPort 2.0, and few affordable HDMI 2.1 monitors are available. A so-called HDMI 2.1 or HDMI 2.0 device may not support all features. Check the specs. Fact Number 5: Theoretically, HDMI 2.1 comes with 8K tech. While there is not much 8K content for consumers in the market at present. Fact Number 6: HDMI 2.1 or 8K is more widely used in gaming as the video is more demanding on the refresh rate, like 4K120hz. LG TVs have roundly supported HDMI 2.1 and eARC since 2020, with four HDMI 2.1 ports on all of its OLED TV ranges (except the new, entry-level LG A1 OLED, which makes do with HDMI 2.0). The LG OLED65E9 TV is equipped with HDMI 2.1 controllers. As well as providing a maximum bandwidth of 48 Gbps compatible with video resolutions and refresh rates that are a lot higher than the HDMI 2.0 standard (up to 8K 50/60 FPS and 4K 100/120 FPS), the HDMI 2.1 standard also offers two new features for gamers: VRR and ALLM. HDMI 2.1 resolution and refresh rates. HDMI 2.1 'lays the pipe' for the TV and VR industries. The new HDMI 2.1 cables allow faster refresh rates. This includes 8K resolution video at 60 frames per Of course, this ultra-high-speed HDMI 2.1 cable is backward compatible. It can be used on other HDMI-enabled devices but the improved features that come with this HDMI version will not be supported. The improved speedier refresh rates are also impressive – 60 Hz for 8K and 120 Hz for 4K. Video resolution and frame rate support available range La presente ensalada de funciones, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 2.1 y 2.1a nos deja una clara lección: no podemos confiar en la versión del conector a la hora de comprar un nuevo televisor o monitor. vNId5dH.