HDMI 2.1 Means Nothing Anymore π
4,535Congrats everyone, all your HDMI 2.0 products are now HDMI 2.1! /s π
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Relevant links:
Original article with HDMI LE's response over at TFT Central:
https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/when-hdmi-2-1-isnt-hdmi-2-1
First post by gouki201 pointing out the odd HDMI 2.1 marketing on the Mi Gaming Monitor:
https://twitter.com/gouki201/status/1467845770179391489
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Hi Seasonic! (Zee-Zonic ^_^)
1:08 - How this started - Xiaomi Mi Gaming monitor with "fake" HDMI 2.1
2:00 - What does HDMI 2.1 even mean? TFT Central asked the HDMI Licensing Administrator (LA).
4:48 - Taking a position: This is a bad decision that hurts the HDMI 2.1 standard
5:24 - Adding some nuance - Specs nor Features aren't everything.
6:38 - Final Thoughts: What to expect from monitor manufacturers, reviewers, and what to look for in future monitors.
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