Best for HDMI 2.1 support
InnoCN GA27S1Q
5.0 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best Monitors for HDMI 2.1 support
HDMI 2.1 support Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36
5.0 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED
4 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
4.4 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Dual HDMI 2.1 inputs make it easy to connect a gaming PC and modern console while retaining high-refresh 1440p support.
Pros: color gamut, overall picture quality
Cons: brightness, HDR performance
HDMI 2.1 support was praised as enough to get the best out of current consoles and support the monitor’s main gaming features.
Pros: value for money, sharpness
Cons: brightness, USB hub functionality
Dual HDMI 2.1 inputs handle the monitor’s full resolution and refresh capabilities while also supporting modern console features.
Pros: overall satisfaction, sharpness
Cons: Resolution, cable management
Two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs provide proper 4K/120Hz support for current Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
Pros: brightness, reflection handling
Cons: cable management
Two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports provide strong support for high-refresh 4K sources and current consoles.
Pros: motion clarity, PC gaming compatibility
Cons: color accuracy, software support
HDMI 2.1 can carry the full 3840 × 2560 resolution at 120Hz with compatible hardware. It is a welcome upgrade for users who do not rely solely on USB-C.
Pros: productivity versatility, aspect ratio
Cons: value for money, competitive gaming suitability
The two HDMI 2.1 inputs add modern multi-device flexibility and worked well in tested PC setups. They are less dependable for consoles because of the screen's uncommon resolutions and proportions.
Pros: productivity versatility, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, response time
HDMI 2.1 is part of an unusually modern connection set that reviewers praise for flexibility. It complements Thunderbolt 5 and DisplayPort 2.1 rather than being the monitor's main selling point.
Pros: port selection, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, cable management
The two HDMI 2.1 ports are well suited to consoles and high-bandwidth sources. One failed unit also showed severe HDMI color corruption after its DisplayPort stopped working.
Pros: color accuracy, value for money
Cons: reliability over time, brightness
The two full HDMI 2.1 inputs are a welcome part of the connectivity package and can support the monitor’s high-refresh gaming modes.
Pros: overall satisfaction, competitive gaming suitability
Cons: value for money, screen size
HDMI is the only path called out for 120Hz variable-refresh-rate gaming, giving the monitor useful casual-gaming flexibility. The benefit is practical, though the gaming feature set remains limited overall.
Pros: overall satisfaction, productivity versatility
Cons: value for money, reliability over time
HDMI is limited by the monitor’s HDMI 2.0 implementation, including a 30Hz cap at full 5K resolution in one test. USB-C or DisplayPort is the better route for the full...
Pros: productivity versatility, aspect ratio
Cons: built-in speakers, competitive gaming suitability