HDMI also changes. Now we’re starting to talk about a new format that will improve viewing. How? But above all: is it time for a change?
To connect a screen to a content player, there are those among the standard connections now available for all devices HDMI. These are links in High Definition which have brought various improvements to the experience of those who watch TV or play video games.
Even these aspects of technological experience, however, are subject to periodic updates and precisely as regards HDMI the next big change is called HDMI 2.1. What does this mean for users? To understand if the time has come look for a TV that is capable of managing the new transmission format, let’s see how it is better than the version currently available.
The first big step is the one that gives a signal maximum quality 4K at 60 frames per second you can go up to one 8K video stream at 60 frames per second or even, with a dynamic system of compression of the video stream of the screens, even to a signal 10K at 120 frames per second with 12 bit quality.
The new HDMI standard and how it will change vision
Something more real than truth. Playback quality that can make the gaming experience super realistic. But it is clear that to enjoy it you need to everything is compatible. Therefore, in addition to having a connection in the new 2.1 b standard, the latest in order of time, it is clear that all devices connected to each other must be able to work with this same standard.
Other improvements with the new standard concern the so-called High Dynamic Range which becomes Dynamic thanks to the new bandwidth guaranteed by the updated connections. Which means quality in Dolby Vision and HDR 10+. A final detail that particularly concerns the experience of gamers is the refresh rate. The new broadcast format is also accompanied by the VRR system i.e Variable Refresh Rate.
And still speaking to gamers it is worth focusing on latency. If you have a screen or TV with HDMI 2.1 standard you can take advantage of the system Auto Low Latency Mode. This is something you can use on PC using Windows 11 Game Mode, for example, but knowing that the screen does everything on its own saves you having to remember to activate and deactivate the specific mode.
You may not need to change your TV in the near future but, and this is one last aspect we want to talk about, if you want to experiment with the new HDMI 2.1 version you need to have certified cables. To recognize an original cable, make sure that the wording Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable is accompanied by the certificate and above all that the wording is also present on the cable cover.
