Which HDMI 2.1 are people using with their PS5?

Graham_B18C · 20-11-2020 11:08am #1

I've a wall mounted TV and need a cable just over 2M to reach, all of my current ones are 3 metres but they're not 2.1. But as its wall mounted I'm looking to get one thats reasonably flexible and most look like they're pretty chunky. Anyone have any advice on which I should be going for? Surely I'm not the only one with this problem here

This looks like it may be worth a punt

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKKKGOO-48Gbps-7680x4320-Vision-HDCP2-2/dp/B0869RR1K4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=hdmi%2B2.1%2B3m&qid=1605866763&sprefix=hdmi%2B2.1%2B3%2B&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMkhVRlhSRzlNS0NSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzMwOTAwMVdFTkhNNkFaV1VMNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTg2ODEwMlRMUzZGTVMyWlpETiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

SVI40 · 20-11-2020 12:37pm

Have you tried your existing cables to see if they work? You may not need a new cable.

Here is some good information on HDMI cables. Worth a read.

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/index.htm

Graham_B18C · 20-11-2020 12:40pm

Ps5 isn't due until December 10th so just want to be ready

The cables I have are all HDMI 2.0. I'll have a read of that though, cheers!

heebusjeebus · 20-11-2020 12:49pm

The HDMI signal can degrade over a certain distance so be careful.
3 metres should be the max, dont get anything longer.

The item in your OP looks like it will fit the bill. It's got the max bandwidth of 48Gbs which is what you need for full 4k 120fps (with the full chroma 444 gubbins).

I have my TV wall mounted and the provided cable by Sony is only just long enough for me.

TheUnderfaker · 20-11-2020 12:54pm

I'll be wall mounting my PS5 behind the tv to avoid this issue. Have a floating grip on the way!

[Deleted User] · 20-11-2020 1:09pm

Graham_B18C wrote: »

Ps5 isn't due until December 10th so just want to be ready

The cables I have are all HDMI 2.0. I'll have a read of that though, cheers!

Has your TV got a HDMI 2.1 port?

Manning3000 · 20-11-2020 1:15pm

On HDMI cables, my TV is only 2.0 which is fine but I do have a HDMI eARC Connection.
Is this a better connection for game mode or is it for sound.

TheUnderfaker · 20-11-2020 1:20pm

Manning3000 wrote: »

On HDMI cables, my TV is only 2.0 which is fine but I do have a HDMI eARC Connection.
Is this a better connection for game mode or is it for sound.

HDMI Arc is for sound, yes

Graham_B18C · 20-11-2020 2:23pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Has your TV got a HDMI 2.1 port?

Sure does, 4 of em. Its an LG CX. I think all the 2020 LGs have 2.1s

[Deleted User] · 20-11-2020 2:27pm

Graham_B18C wrote: »

Sure does. 4 of em. Its an LG CX. I think all the 2020 LGs have 2.1s

I'm sure cables will start popping up on Amazon shortly.

akelly02 · 20-11-2020 3:11pm

what is hdmi 2.1

yes im stupid

F1ngers · 20-11-2020 3:20pm

akelly02 wrote: »

what is hdmi 2.1

yes im stupid

Would you not type your query into google?

akelly02 · 20-11-2020 4:17pm

F1ngers wrote: »

Would you not type your query into google?

just did.

thanks

WildCardDoW · 21-11-2020 4:10pm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084RFQPSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_h1sUFbC9X0PST?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

These look good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WNM2NJ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_u2sUFbBVSFD75

So do these. However only ~2m.

Graham_B18C · 21-11-2020 4:18pm

WildCardDoW wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084RFQPSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_h1sUFbC9X0PST?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

These look good.

Was looking at these very cables but they only come in a pack of 3 at the length I want! Although for the extra few quid it may be worth it to have some spares.

WildCardDoW · 21-11-2020 4:25pm

Graham_B18C wrote: »

Was looking at these very cables but they only come in a pack of 3 at the length I want! Although for the extra few quid it may be worth it to have some spares.

They're the ones I have lined up for future proofing. Most of my older cables will need to be replaced as new devices begin to support 2.1, better to buy these three for now IMO!

Board Walker · 04-12-2020 11:53am

I only discovered this HDMI 2.1 craic yesterday. I was getting a Sony Bravia in Harvey norman but it was 2.0 and apparently 2.0 can only handle 60fps but the 2.1 can handle 120?

I was between a LG CX or a Sony Bravia A8 but i think im going to go for the Sony in currys as none of Harvey normans sonys appear to have hdmi 2.1.

Is there an answer to the Sony Bravia v LG CX argument? I have always read that the sony was slightly better for TV but for gaming i dont know?

Graham_B18C · 04-12-2020 12:14pm

I may be wrong but I thought the Sony OLEDs weren't 2.1? The LG has 2.1 on all 4 of the HD ports

heebusjeebus · 04-12-2020 12:19pm

Graham_B18C wrote: »

I may be wrong but I thought the Sony OLEDs weren't 2.1? The LG has 2.1 on all 4 of the HD ports

I think it's just the LCD Sony XH90 that has 2.1. I've not heard of any other models.

madmoe · 04-12-2020 5:18pm

Graham_B18C wrote: »

I may be wrong but I thought the Sony OLEDs weren't 2.1? The LG has 2.1 on all 4 of the HD ports

You are correct, I bought the LG CX in Harvey the other day. As in 100% the LG CX is 2.1 on all 4 HDMI ports.

M

Graham_B18C · 04-12-2020 7:51pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

I think it's just the LCD Sony XH90 that has 2.1. I've not heard of any other models.

I think the A8 and stuff are a year old. When I was looking not long ago the Sony OLEDs were more expensive and they were mostly ones from 2019 and didn't have 2.1s

Board Walker · 05-12-2020 8:30pm

The A8 was released in May 2020 and has one HDMI 2.1 port but will only do 1080 at 120 hz. 4k is at at 60hz.

Is anyone actually using the PS on HDMI 2.0? Interested to see how its actually performing.

heebusjeebus · 05-12-2020 10:06pm

Board Walker wrote: »

The A8 was released in May 2020 and has one HDMI 2.1 port but will only do 1080 at 120 hz. 4k is at at 60hz.

How can they claim it's HDMI 2.1 then?

Board Walker · 05-12-2020 10:29pm

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/sony-bravia-kd55a8bu-55-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-oled-tv-with-google-assistant-10207937-pdt.html
Down in spec it says it.

On the manual itself it says port 4 is 30/60/120hz 1080p and ports 1 and 2 say 3840p(not exact) 60hz and i cant remember what port 3 says.

I was watching youtube videos 4k 120fps in port 1 and it didn't struggle once. I assume not every single game will be 120fps anyway?

heebusjeebus · 05-12-2020 10:53pm

Board Walker wrote: »

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/sony-bravia-kd55a8bu-55-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-oled-tv-with-google-assistant-10207937-pdt.html
Down in spec it says it.

On the manual itself it says port 4 is 30/60/120hz 1080p and ports 1 and 2 say 3840p(not exact) 60hz and i cant remember what port 3 says.

I was watching youtube videos 4k 120fps in port 1 and it didn't struggle once. I assume not every single game will be 120fps anyway?

YouTube doesn't do 120fps.

Look at this review:

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-kd-55a8

"The HDMIs are slightly disappointing in terms of spec, though. Not only are they not 2.1-certified; they also lack some of the features that other brands are adding to their sockets. "

Eugene Victor Tooms · 05-12-2020 11:52pm

Board Walker wrote: »

The A8 was released in May 2020 and has one HDMI 2.1 port but will only do 1080 at 120 hz. 4k is at at 60hz.

Is anyone actually using the PS on HDMI 2.0? Interested to see how its actually performing.

I'm still waiting for my PS5 but I'd imagine 90% of PS owners are on HDMi 2.0s.

ironictoaster · 06-12-2020 6:09am

Board Walker wrote: »

The A8 was released in May 2020 and has one HDMI 2.1 port but will only do 1080 at 120 hz. 4k is at at 60hz.

Is anyone actually using the PS on HDMI 2.0? Interested to see how its actually performing.

I'd be surprised if the PS5 does proper 4K 120 FPS without some sort of software trickery, unless its a less demanding indie game maybe.

Sure most high end gaming PCs would struggle to get 4K 120 FPS on high or ultra settings

I think hdmi 2.0 allowing for 4K 60 FPS is good enough for the average Joe unless you are a serious FPS player

Graham_B18C · 06-12-2020 8:39am

Eugene Victor Tooms wrote: »

I'm still waiting for my PS5 but I'd imagine 90% of PS owners are on HDMi 2.0s.

Completely agree. But if you're buying a new telly you may as well get the one that's most future proof. It seems bizarre that Sony only have one (kinda?) 2.1 port whereas other companies have multiple. And Sony make the biggest selling device that can take advantage of the 2.1.

shrewdness · 06-12-2020 11:22am

Graham_B18C wrote: »

Completely agree. But if you're buying a new telly you may as well get the one that's most future proof. It seems bizarre that Sony only have one (kinda?) 2.1 port whereas other companies have multiple. And Sony make the biggest selling device that can take advantage of the 2.1.

The Sony XH90 has 2 HDMI 2.1 ports

Board Walker · 06-12-2020 1:03pm

ironictoaster wrote: »

I'd be surprised if the PS5 does proper 4K 120 FPS without some sort of software trickery, unless its a less demanding indie game maybe.

Sure most high end gaming PCs would struggle to get 4K 120 FPS on high or ultra settings

I think hdmi 2.0 allowing for 4K 60 FPS is good enough for the average Joe unless you are a serious FPS player

That’s what I thought! I am a serious flight simmer on PC but most of the guys there are more interested in frames than actually flying.

Twas someone on another forum banging on about frames like it was goin to come up black and white if you didn’t have an LG CX.

The guy in Harvey Norman reckoned the A8 has the hardware for 2.1 fully but the firmware isn’t available yet. I don’t know much about it to be honest which why I have to come here. I’m fairly technical but TV’s is where I fail ðŸ˜‚

Graham_B18C · 21-12-2020 8:33am

For anyone interested, I bought these in the end.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084RFQPSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_h1sUFbC9X0PST?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Not the most flexible leads but I could get them to sweep enough so you can't see them out of the side of the TV. Plugged into my ps4 until Friday

Which HDMI 2.1 are people using with their PS5?

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