HDMI 2.1 Final Specs Confirmed: 10K Resolution Support, “Enhanced Refresh Rate Features” & More

Not every HDMI cable is created equal. Different versions do different things. You may have learned this while trying to set up a new PlayStation 4 Pro or Xbox One X… Well, now a new HDMI spec has been finalized, boasting features like 10K resolution support, “enhanced refresh rate features” and more.

We’ll be waiting a little while before we start seeing HDMI 2.1 supported by TVs and other devices, but that shouldn’t stop us from taking a look at the upcoming features:

Higher video resolutions support a range of high resolutions and faster refresh rates including 8K60Hz and 4K120Hz for immersive viewing and smooth fast-action detail. Resolutions up to 10K are also supported for commercial AV, and industrial and specialty usages.

Dynamic HDR support ensures every moment of a video is displayed at its ideal values for depth, detail, brightness, contrast and wider color gamuts—on a scene-by-scene or even a frame-byframe basis.

The Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable supports the 48G bandwidth for uncompressed HDMI 2.1 feature support. The cable also features very low EMI emission and is backwards compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI Specification and can be used with existing HDMI devices.

eARC simplifies connectivity, provides greater ease of use, and supports the most advanced audio formats and highest audio quality. It ensures full compatibility between audio devices and upcoming HDMI 2.1 products.

Enhanced refresh rate features ensure an added level of smooth and seamless motion and transitions for gaming, movies and video. They include:

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduces or eliminates lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid and better detailed gameplay.

Quick Media Switching (QMS) for movies and video eliminates the delay that can result in blank screens before content is displayed.

Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduces latency for smoother no-lag gaming, and real-time interactive virtual reality.

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) allows the ideal latency setting to automatically be set allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity.

That’s a lot of cool-sounding features! Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) sounds especially awesome for gaming!

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