Maximum HDMI 2.1 Cable Length – How long can an HDMI 2.1 cable be for 4K 120Hz & how to extend an HDMI cable?
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Maximum HDMI 2.1 Cable Length – How long can an HDMI 2.1 cable be for 4K 120Hz & how to extend an HDMI cable?

Most good quality 4K TVs that are launched are capable of 4K @ 120Hz and feature HDMI 2.1. This is primarily used for gaming and is featured on the PS5, Xbox Series X and many PC gamers use high resolution with high refresh rates. HDMI 2.1 has had a bit of a rocky start. When…

Best Soundbars for Xbox Series X & PS5 with 4K 120Hz and HDMI 2.1 eARC
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Best Soundbars for Xbox Series X & PS5 with 4K 120Hz and HDMI 2.1 eARC

If you have bought the Xbox Series X or PS5, or have a powerful gaming PC in your lounge, you will almost certainly want to play with the best possible settings. On the TV you will want 4K content with a 120Hz refresh rate giving you the best quality image and smooth gaming. Then you…

Best AV Receivers for 4K 120Hz gaming on PS5 & Xbox Series X using HDMI 2.1 for 2022
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Best AV Receivers for 4K 120Hz gaming on PS5 & Xbox Series X using HDMI 2.1 for 2022

I originally made this post in 2021, which highlighted a fault with the Nuvoto-made HDMI 2.1 chipset, which affected every AV receiver at the time and broke 4K 120Hz output for gaming on consoles. Companies promised these problems would get fixed but were extremely slow to roll out the change. Denon and Marantz AVRs made…

PeakDo Wireless 4K HDMI Docking Station Review – 4K Wireless HDMI transmission with zero latency but no HDR or 4k 60Hz/120Hz
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PeakDo Wireless 4K HDMI Docking Station Review – 4K Wireless HDMI transmission with zero latency but no HDR or 4k 60Hz/120Hz

I am sure most people at some point have wished they could connect a laptop/console/mobile to a TV or monitor without the need for long HDMI cables. Wireless HDMI extenders have been around for years, but the performance is a long way from ideal. Most of these transmitters can’t keep up with modern technology. They…