{"id":459350,"date":"2022-06-07T19:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T19:00:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T16:00:19","slug":"displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"#DisplayPort vs. HDMI: Which Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f5f73e0c07\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better\/#%E2%80%9CDisplayPort_vs_HDMI_Which_Is_Better%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;DisplayPort vs. HDMI: Which Is Better?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better\/#Physical_Connectors\" >Physical Connectors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better\/#DisplayPort_vs_HDMI_Versions\" >DisplayPort vs. HDMI Versions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better\/#AOC_C27G2Z\" >AOC C27G2Z<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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id=\"%E2%80%9CDisplayPort_vs_HDMI_Which_Is_Better%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;DisplayPort vs. HDMI: Which Is Better?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-802171\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hdmi-displayport-cables.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hdmi-displayport-cables.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hdmi-displayport-cables.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of a DisplayPort cable connector next to an HDMI cable connector.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/audio-video-hdmi-computer-cable-plug-1035917590\">Mehaniq\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have a monitor or display that\u2019s capable of both DisplayPort and HDMI, which should you choose? Since these ports have different capabilities and purposes, it\u2019s important to understand when to use DisplayPort and when to use HDMI.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Connectors\"><\/span>Physical Connectors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aside from compatibility and capability differences, DisplayPort and HDMI connectors differ too. DisplayPort features a 20-pin connector with an asymmetrical shape. Most tend to include a mechanical latch that prevents the cables from being accidentally disconnected.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-802174 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/displayport-connector-ports-graphics-card.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A DisplayPort connector on top of a graphics card, with DisplayPort ports visible.\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/pc-graphic-card-displayport-cable-1144005506\" data-credittext=\"Dan74\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A DisplayPort connector above two ports on a GPU. <span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/pc-graphic-card-displayport-cable-1144005506\">Dan74\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>HDMI has a 19-pin connector and a shape that\u2019s symmetrical. Unlike many DisplayPort cables, HDMI tends not to feature latch or locking mechanisms. This can cause HDMI cables to become loose over time.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-802176 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hdmi-connector-closeup-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of an HDMI connector between a person's fingers.\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hand-holding-black-hdmi-cable-mans-461271463\" data-credittext=\"Allexxandar\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An HDMI connector. <span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hand-holding-black-hdmi-cable-mans-461271463\">Allexxandar\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DisplayPort_vs_HDMI_Versions\"><\/span>DisplayPort vs. HDMI Versions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DisplayPort and HDMI were each designed for different uses, therefore they offer different pros and cons depending on how you use them. Deciding which connector to use can be tricky, but this is often determined by the monitor or display you have.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASUS-Gaming-144HZ-Monitor-VG28UQL1A\/dp\/B09FP3J623?tag=hotoge-20\">ASUS TUF Gaming<\/a> monitor supports HDMI 2.1; this allows 4K resolutions at 120Hz refresh rates and HDR. Whereas the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AOC-C27G2Z-Frameless-Ultra-Fast-Adjustable\/dp\/B088LG2BSW?tag=hotoge-20\">AOC C27G2Z<\/a> monitor supports DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0; these versions offer 4K resolutions at 60Hz.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\nAOC C27G2Z<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AOC-C27G2Z-Frameless-Ultra-Fast-Adjustable\/dp\/B088LG2BSW\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41zvAC+0MpL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for AOC C27G2Z\" aria-label=\"Shop for AOC C27G2Z\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AOC-C27G2Z-Frameless-Ultra-Fast-Adjustable\/dp\/B088LG2BSW\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AOC_C27G2Z\"><\/span>AOC C27G2Z<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">This 1080p monitor is an affordable choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>rs who are looking for high refresh rates and low response times. <\/p>\n<div class=\"newlinebuttons\">\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for AOC C27G2Z\" aria-label=\"AOC C27G2Z - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AOC-C27G2Z-Frameless-Ultra-Fast-Adjustable\/dp\/B088LG2BSW\/?tag=hotoge-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$239.99 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$299.99<\/del> Save 20%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>At the time of writing, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hdmi.org\/spec\/hdmi2_1\">latest HDMI specification<\/a> is HDMI 2.1a. It supports 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz. It\u2019s also capable of displaying 10K content and dynamic HDR formats up to 48Gbps. To make the most out of HDMI 2.1, you\u2019ll need to invest in an Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/8K-HDMI-Cable-Highwings-Braided\/dp\/B08M9HND4F?tag=hotoge-20\">Highwings High-Speed HDMI Braided Cord<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.displayport.org\/faq\/#tab-displayport-2-0-standard\">latest DisplayPort specification<\/a> is DisplayPort 2.0. This standard supports 8K resolutions at 60Hz, HDR-10, and 10K resolutions at 60Hz. It has a higher maximum bandwidth compared to HDMI 2.1, almost <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>ling that of DisplayPort 1.4 at 77.73Gbps.<\/p>\n<p>The trouble is, there is a distinct lack of monitors that are compatible with DisplayPort 2.0, and few affordable HDMI 2.1 monitors are available. Therefore, it\u2019s common for users to opt for high-performance HDMI 2.0 monitors or monitors that support DisplayPort 1.4. However, HDMI 2.0 falls behind somewhat against DisplayPort 1.4; it supports 4K at 60Hz and HDR, whereas DisplayPort 1.4 supports 4K at 120Hz, 8K at 60Hz, and HDR.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variable_Refresh_Rate_for_Gaming\"><\/span>Variable Refresh Rate for Gaming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) enables your display to adjust its refresh rate depending on the frame rates from your PC or game console. Thus, it\u2019s a term mostly used around gaming. When playing a game, you\u2019ll notice that your refresh rate fluctuates depending on the actions on-screen.\u00a0 If your display and PC\/console are out of sync, it will result in something called screen tearing.<\/p>\n<p>To counter this issue, VRR was introduced, allowing your display to refresh as and when needed, matching that of your console or PC. AMD and NVIDIA have their own VRR technologies; AMD uses FreeSync and NVIDIA uses G-Sync.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll notice that gaming monitors tend to display these supported technologies in their specifications, like the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-XV282K-KVbmiipruzx-Agile-Splendor-FreeSync\/dp\/B091G34M7P?tag=hotoge-20\">Acer Nitro XV282K<\/a> which supports AMD FreeSync. The trouble is, only DisplayPort monitors support NVIDIA\u2019s G-Sync and AMD\u2019s FreeSync; HDMI can currently only offer support for FreeSync. So, if you have an NVIDIA graphics card, you\u2019ll want to opt for a DisplayPort monitor with compatible technologies like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-27GN800-B-Ultragear-Response-Compatible\/dp\/B08LLD2QXJ?tag=hotoge-20\">LG 27GN800-B Ultragear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\nLG 27GN800-B Ultragear<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-27GN800-B-Ultragear-Response-Compatible\/dp\/B08LLD2QXJ?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Xy6Atd-tL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for LG 27GN800-B Ultragear\" aria-label=\"Shop for LG 27GN800-B Ultragear\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-27GN800-B-Ultragear-Response-Compatible\/dp\/B08LLD2QXJ?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LG_27GN800-B_Ultragear\"><\/span>LG 27GN800-B Ultragear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">This gaming monitor boasts an incredible 1ms response rate, IPS display, and support for NVIDIA&#8217;s G-Sync and AMD&#8217;s FreeSync VRR technologies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newlinebuttons\">\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for LG 27GN800-B Ultragear\" aria-label=\"LG 27GN800-B Ultragear - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-27GN800-B-Ultragear-Response-Compatible\/dp\/B08LLD2QXJ?tag=hotoge-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$296.99 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$349.99<\/del> Save 15%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DisplayPort_and_HDMI_Compatibility\"><\/span>DisplayPort and HDMI Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HDMI standards are supported by almost all home audio\/video devices. If you own a modern TV, you\u2019ll probably find it has an HDMI port. Similarly, game consoles, PCs, streaming devices, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-projectors\/\">projectors<\/a>. DisplayPort, on the other hand, wasn\u2019t designed for the same purposes as HDMI and therefore primarily only supports monitors and PCs. DisplayPort was originally developed to replace DVI and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-vga-cables-for-your-monitor\/\">VGA connectors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When the DisplayPort 1.2 standard was released, it introduced Multi-Stream Transport (MST). This allows you the option to connect multiple monitors to one DisplayPort connector through the use of \u201cdaisy-chaining\u201d from one monitor to another, or by using an external hub like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/StarTech-com-Port-DisplayPort-MST-Hub\/dp\/B00JLRBB8I?tag=hotoge-20\">StarTech 3-Port Multi Monitor Adapter<\/a>. This is especially beneficial for office users who don\u2019t want to splash out on a high-end motherboard or graphics card for their PC with multiple DisplayPort ports. However, resolutions, refresh rates, and bandwidth becomes limited since not all ports can leverage the full features of the DisplayPort standard.<\/p>\n<p>HDMI does not natively support MST. However, you can use a DisplayPort hub with an HDMI adapter to daisy-chain multiple HDMI monitors through the DisplayPort on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, HDMI cables are much more flexible in terms of their length. It\u2019s possible to find a 50-foot HDMI cable that\u2019s capable of delivering 4K resolutions at 60Hz, however, DisplayPort cables rarely exceed 10 (according to the official standard) or 15 feet. Longer cables may exist, but they will likely cause the maximum resolution and refresh rate to deteriorate.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_Better\"><\/span>Which Is Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While both DisplayPort and HDMI are commonly used connectors, you\u2019ll want to choose the right one depending on what it\u2019s needed for. Household devices like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/7232\/the-best-blu-ray-players-for-every-budget\/\">Blu-ray players<\/a> and TVs aren\u2019t compatible with DisplayPort, so HDMI is the only option, and it\u2019s certainly not a bad one.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, DisplayPort does boast a few more technical advantages over HDMI, especially when it comes to gaming or multi-monitor setups. The only issue is, that it might be some time before the latest DisplayPort standard is available on monitors, and when it is, the monitors are likely going to be a lot more expensive. 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