How HDMI 2.1 Will Boost Your Home Video Distribution

March 5, 2024 Lelch

How HDMI 2.1 Will Boost Your Home Video Distribution

If you’re buying a TV for your Edina, MN, home in the next few years, chances are the sources will involve an updated HDMI element, called HDMI 2.1. Last year’s CES teased a more robust way to connect all our entertainment, and we can’t wait to see how this home video distribution update transforms the A/V industry and enables 8K, and even 10K, devices.

Keep reading to learn more about the higher-definition HDMI, how we install it and some of its significant benefits.

HOW WE WILL SET UP HDMI 2.1

Though there’s no smart device on the market today that requires this setup, we expect to see some HDMI 2.1-compatible displays when the next wave of 8K TVs arrives. For reference, most modern home devices use HDMI 2.0.

Basically, we need two things to get the full HDMI 2.1 installation: HDMI 2.1-compatible ports and its ultra-high-speed cables. However, most of the new 8K TVs will be backwards compatible, meaning we can still run all your old HDMI 2.0 cables on an HDMI 2.1-enabled device.

WHAT’S THE BIG DIFFERENCE?

So, what’s the big deal about the updated feature, and what benefits will it bring A/V customers like you? Ultimately, we expect that HDMI 2.1 will prepare and future-proof your home for new waves of entertainment technology, as we don’t expect any major updates for a long time after it becomes widely used.

In short, the main difference is that HDMI 2.1 increases your maximum signal bandwidth from 18Gbps (HDMI 2.0) to 48Gbps, which enables video resolutions of up to 10K and frame rates as high as 120 frames per second, which decreases transition times between each frame while enhancing picture quality. All these features culminate in a more immersive entertainment experience, whether you’re watching your favorite movie or playing a video game.

WHERE A/V CUSTOMERS WILL SEE THE BIGGEST BENEFITS

What are a few notable changes you’ll see with an HDMI 2.1-updated setup? Let’s dive into a few below:

Dynamic HDR — Your TV can automatically change HDR settings on a frame-by-frame basis.
Quick Media Switching — This removes the delay when switching between resolutions and frame rates.
Enhanced Audio Return Channel features– Hear multi-layered, lifelike audio via object-based surround-sound formats, like Dolby Atmos.
Variable Refresh Rate– Especially beneficial to gamers, VRR reduces input lag, latency, and refresh rate for smoother, more lifelike viewing or gameplay.

COMING SOON TO A HOME THEATER NEAR YOU!

As soon as 8K becomes more widely available, Lelch Audio Video looks forward to adding all the enhancements that make your movies, TV and games come to life; we think HDMI 2.1 will exceed your expectations.

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How HDMI 2.1 Will Boost Your Home Video Distribution