Does it matter which HDMI port you use on your TV? Yes - here's why
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The document explains that HDMI ports on modern TVs support different features and bandwidths, advising users to match devices to the correct port: HDMI 2.1 for next‑gen consoles and high‑refresh PCs (4K120, VRR, ALLM), ARC/eARC for soundbars (eARC for uncompressed Dolby Atmos), and standard HDMI 2.0 for most streamers and Blu‑ray players. It provides tips on reading port labels/manuals, outlines typical port layouts by brand, notes that using the wrong port won’t break devices but limits performance, and mentions a forthcoming HDMI 2.2 specification promising higher bandwidth while maintaining connector compatibility.
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