The HDMI 2.1 spec was introduced in 2017, and it took a couple years for it to appear in high-end gaming laptops, GPUs, and in consoles including the PS5 and Xbox Series X that launched in 2020.

“This 8K Ultra HD definition is the product of our Video Division Board’s dedication and hard work,” said CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. “As a result, retailers and consumers will know products ...

UCD-422 is HDMI 2.1 capable 8K device supporting Dolby Vision™ testing and other HDR formats. UCD-422 is now available for order.

HDMI has been the universal standard for connecting TV, AV and home cinema equipment for quite some time, after it made its debut in 2002. Now, 23 years later, there is a rival on the scene ...

This has become particularly problematic with the new HDMI 2.1 specification, which requires the carriage of sustained data rates up to 48Gbps - enough to carry 4K/120Hz with HDR and VRR or 8K ...

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K (Black) at Best Buy for $384.99 The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K launched in September 2024. The UK price is £299.99 and the US price is $349.99.

Blackbird 8K60 1×4 HDMI Splitter with Audio Extraction (Model 44437): $329.99 at Monoprice The Blackbird 8K60 2×2 HDMI Matrix (Model 44438): $179.99 at Monoprice Also Available: The previously ...

8K50/60 8K100/120 10K50/60 10K100/120 You should be able to get 4K/60, and a basic 8K/30, with current cables, but the rest will need an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. More on these new cables below.

HDMI 2.1 also supports 4K120, which entails either 4096×2160 (true 4K) or 3840×2160 (4K UHD) at 120Hz. For the sake of comparison, signals for those resolutions are limited to 60Hz in HDMI 2.0a.

HDMI version 2.1 — which will be backward compatible with current HDMI devices — will support 8K video with HDR at a 60Hz refresh rate, or 4K video at a 120Hz refresh.

I’ll get to why the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is a dream piece of kit for the admittedly hugely niche market of gamers who play PC titles on a living room TV in a bit, though. In the ...