HDMI 2.1 question. Apple TV 4K or PS5?

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KrissauKrissau
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I recently purchased a new Apple TV 4K (2021) and was wondering if there were any advantages to connecting it to the HDMI 2.1 port on my LG BX TV (instead of the HDMI 2.0 port)

I currently have a Sonos Arc connected the the TV’s eARC port and a PlayStation 5 connected to the only other HDMI 2.1 port.

Should I swap the Apple TV with the PS5? Which device would benefit the most from the HDMI 2.1 port?

Appreciate your help with this one! :)

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    Mike Wuerthelemike wuerthele Posts: 7,169administrator
    Krissau said:
    I recently purchased a new Apple TV 4K (2021) and was wondering if there were any advantages to connecting it to the HDMI 2.1 port on my LG BX TV (instead of the HDMI 2.0 port)

    I currently have a Sonos Arc connected the the TV’s eARC port and a PlayStation 5 connected to the only other HDMI 2.1 port.

    Should I swap the Apple TV with the PS5? Which device would benefit the most from the HDMI 2.1 port?

    Appreciate your help with this one! :)

    HDMI 2.0 has a max bandwidth of 18 gigabits per second. This is fine for 4K60. HDMI 2.1 is 48 gigabits per second, can do 4K120, and supports dynamic HDR.

    Assuming both ports are equal for ARC and whatnot, I'd go PS5 on the 2.1, and Apple TV on a 2.0.
    edited July 2021
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