8/10 Future-Ready

HDMI 2.1

HDMI
Max Speed
48.00 Gbps
Max Resolution
8K@60Hz
Power Delivery
—
Released
2017

Major leap to 48 Gbps, enabling 4K@120Hz, 8K@60Hz, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), eARC, and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The gold standard for next-gen gaming and home theater.

Bandwidth
48 Gbps

Capabilities

Data ✗
Video ✓
Audio ✓
Power ✗
Ethernet ✓

Future-Proof Analysis

Dominant standard for displays and consoles through 2028+. VRR and ALLM make it essential for PS5/Xbox gaming.

Compatible Connectors

HDMI Type-A (Standard) HDMI Type-C (Mini) HDMI Type-D (Micro)

Cables

HDMI 2.1 eARC Audio Cable

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

HDMI 8K Braided Cable

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

HDMI Fiber Optic Cable (10m+)

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

HDMI Ultra High Speed (2.1)

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

USB-C to HDMI (8K@60Hz)

USB Type-C ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

Speed Benchmarks

Scenario File Size Theoretical Realistic
Transfer a 1GB file 1.00 GB 0.2s 0.2s
Transfer a 2GB photo album 2.00 GB 0.3s 0.4s
Transfer a 10GB movie 10.00 GB 1.7s 2.0s
Transfer a 25GB game install 25.00 GB 4.2s 5.0s
Transfer a 50GB backup 50.00 GB 8.3s 10.0s
Transfer a 100GB project 100.00 GB 16.7s 20.0s
Transfer a 250GB backup archive 250.00 GB 41.7s 50.0s
Transfer a 500GB drive clone 500.00 GB 83.3s 100.0s
Transfer a 1TB drive image 1000.00 GB 166.7s 200.0s