Why is HDMI 2.1 Spearheading the HDMI Cable World?

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Why is HDMI 2.1 Spearheading the HDMI Cable
World?
Looking to hook your DVD player, video game or
new shiny HDTV? Connecting to HDMI is the only
solution. But, with an array of HDMI cables
differing in their length, speed, durability,
utility, price, and resolutions, it often creates
a confusion among people how to select the best
one. You might want to have a glance at all and
make the correct decision.
For that, go through the below mentioned brief
about all the different HDMI cables Since its
inception, the HDMI forum continues to update the
HDMI specifications. Take a look at its
evolution
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HDMI 1.0 this is the first version with a
maximum bandwidth of 4.95 Gbps. HDMI 1.1 an
added version to support DVD audio HDMI 1.2
one-bit audio format support added HDMI 1.3
Enables high definition display with a bandwidth
of 10.2 Gbps HDMI 1.4 Enables 4K resolution up
to 30fps with maximum bandwidth of 10.2
Gbps HDMI 2.0 4K resolution up to 60 fps with
maximum bandwidth of 18 Gbps HDMI 2.1 Rumors
about this, being the best HDMI cable with a lot
many features. Let us have a look at all those
features in detail and know the reason behind
this HDMI to be the leading one.
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Enhanced Bandwidth And Speed HDMI cord 2.1 is
highly flexible as it is compatible to every
device due to its increased bandwidth resolution.
It supports ultra-HD resolutions ranging from 4K
at 120fps to 8K at 60 fps (Frames per second) to
10K for industrial and commercial
applications. With this big resolution too, you
might think that it is not a big deal for TVs
and projectors. As our eyes are already able to
see maximum detailing. But, the addition of
higher frame rates is great news for gamers.
Moreover, the Hollywood directors are already
looking to make the higher framerate content,
work for homes and theatres too. Guess what?
With this huge resolution, you might be able to
watch the 2020 Olympic on 8K or 10K. HDMI 2.1
Featuring EARC (Enhanced Audio Return
Channel) People often face problem with their
home theaters when their audio and video must
flow through an AVR and then to the
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television. Due to this, most of the consumers
were in need to upgrade their system with new
HDMI technologies. But now to everyones
surprise, there is emergence of a fantastic new
feature of HDMI 2.1 which is known as HDMI 2.1
eARC. This removes the AVR from the video path
thereby allowing you to directly connect your
device to the television. Simultaneously you can
play a full range of your audio and video
formats. For example- if your 4K AVR has an eARC
feature, it enables you to play high bitrate home
theatre audio and video formats on 8K TV. But
ensure your TV must also have an eARC feature.
In short it means, you do not require to switch
inputs, rather simply choose what you want to
watch on TV and audio will play it. Eradication
Of Synchronization Issues How often do you face
hassle in synchronizing your audio, video, and
TV? For instance- you might get delay in video
signals relative to the audio signal or vice
versa and leads to an unmatched audio and video
timing. This happens because the
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TV uses a heavy amount of processing and the
audio system takes far less time than video
system. The new HDMI 2.1 removes this
lip-syncing issue and make your television to
speak in real time. And thereby ensures your
audio and video are in perfect sync all the
time. High Dynamic Range You will probably
forget the SDR and Static HDR, if you see a true
HDR. And whats true HDR? Its the Dynamic HDR.
That gives a far more dramatic picture quality
with an improved color and enhanced contrast
effects. You might have heard about this in
Dolbys version of HDR which is known to be
superior to all other formats. The only hang up
is that it is a proprietary technology and not
every manufacturer or common men is interested
in investing for it. Therefore, you can prefer
HDMI cord 2.1 that brings dynamic performance
even on standard TVs and other devices.
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• Enhanced Refresh Rates
• This feature ensures a smooth and seamless motion
  transition in gaming, videos, and movies.
  Furthermore, the various categories include
• Variable Refresh Rates (VRR) This refresh rate
  is especially a gaming feature that reduces and
  even tries to eliminate lag, stutter, and frame
  tearing. And thereby produces a fluid and better
  detailed gameplay experience.
• Quick Media Switching (QMS) Do you remember that
  blank black screen appearing when you switch on
  from one media to another like from gaming to
  movies? That will go away forever now. This QMS
  feature in the HDMI
• 2.1 eliminates the delay in the content display.
• Quick Frame Transport (QFT) This feature helps
  in giving a no-lag gaming experience. And the
  HDMI cord will empower virtual reality to break
  to new levels thereby creating an interactive
  game.

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Conclusion The above information clearly
demonstrates features of HDMI 2.1 and prove how
it takes the HDMI lead. Now, make the best cable
choice for hooking your computer, TV, DVD player,
etc. Feel free to share information or ask
doubts pertaining to HDMI cables.