8/10 Future-Ready

Dolby Atmos

Audio Standard
Max Speed
Max Resolution
Power Delivery
Released
2012

Object-based spatial audio format placing sounds in 3D space rather than fixed channels. Requires HDMI eARC or compatible streaming for lossless playback.

Capabilities

Data
Video
Audio
Power
Ethernet

Future-Proof Analysis

The dominant immersive audio format across cinema, streaming, gaming, and headphones. Apple and Android both support it.

Cables