[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Ports
HDMI
The standard video/audio output port for TVs and monitors; HDMI 2.1 supports high-res high-refresh.
Also known as:
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.0
HDMI port
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
HDMI connects laptops to TVs and monitors. Laptops list HDMI: 1x HDMI 2.1. HDMI 2.1 supports 4K 120 Hz and 8K 60 Hz; 2.0 tops out at 4K 60 Hz.
See HDMI in ports. For 144 Hz+ gaming on a monitor, HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort is required.
Related Technical Terms
DisplayPort
A display output standard that supports high refresh rates and can run over USB-C.
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Thunderbolt
A very fast USB-C port standard (40 Gbps) for docks, external GPUs, displays, and storage.
Ports
USB Type-C
The modern reversible connector for charging, data, and video; found on nearly all new devices.
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