HDMI vs Displayport |
Posted: October 7, 2021 |
Does your computer need a monitor? A port's availability is a big consideration to take into account before purchasing a product. You can find the port you're working with on the back of your computer. Different ports have different capabilities and compatibility. You'll probably notice that two ports look remarkably similar when you're ready to plug in your gaming computer's new monitor. HDMI and DisplayPort ports will be available, but what is the difference between the two, and is there a real reason to choose one over the other? It is possible your monitor may not support both connections, which will affect its resolution, refresh rate, and other features. Here are some points of comparison: A Pin's Worth Of Difference When It Comes To Connectors 19 Pins HDMI-connectors are available in five shapes. Still, only three of them are commonly available: the well-known Type A (standard HDMI), Type C (mini HDMI, often used on tablets and some laptops), and Type D (micro HDMI, typically used on smartphones and tablets). There are 20 pins on DisplayPort connectors. Apple makes a miniaturized version known as Mini DisplayPort, which is smaller than the standard DisplayPort. This port is the same as Thunderbolt. Face The Music With Audio Features With HDMI and DisplayPort, audio can be transmitted at 192 kHz and 8 digital channels. ARC (audio return channel) is what makes HDMI different from VGA. This means that besides sending audio from the source device (usually an AV receiver) to the television, sound can also flow the other way. In this situation, you can use the AV receiver's sound system to listen to the sound since the TV comes with a built-in receiver (e.g., watching Netflix on a smart TV). It is an important use case for consumer electronics but rarely finds application in professional audiovisual visualization. Broadband And Resolution In today's most common version (for video wall displays), DisplayPort 1.2, video resolutions of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels are supported, with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. This type of resolution is officially known as UHD, but the terminology 4K is also popular (although in movies, this indicates a resolution of 4096 x 2160). An enormous range of 3D formats is also supported. DisplayPort 1.4, which supports 5120x2800@60Hz at a bandwidth of 25.92 Gbps, gains popularity. In DP 1.2 cables, the maximum bandwidth is 17.28 Gbps. Currently, the most widely used HDMI version 2.0 offers UHD resolution at 60Hz and 14.4 Gbps bandwidth. To summarize, the Version number is more important than DisplayPort versus HDMI (both on display and the source). Final Thoughts Even though HDMI and DisplayPort serve almost identical purposes, there are several differences between them. HDMI supports an Audio Return Channel (ARC), so there are possibilities of sending sound from the display to the source, which comes in handy when using a smart TV.
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