Best for HDMI 2.1 support
LG 27GX704A-B
5.0 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best LG Monitors for HDMI 2.1 support
HDMI 2.1 support Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
LG 27GR83Q-B
4.9 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
LG 27GX790A-B
4 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
LG 39GX950B-B
4.1 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 helps consoles and gaming PCs use high refresh rates and VRR without the compromises of older ports.
Pros: overall satisfaction, value for money
Cons: reflection handling, screen uniformity
High-bandwidth HDMI ports support current gaming devices and offer flexibility alongside DisplayPort.
Pros: competitive gaming suitability, refresh rate
Cons: Dual-mode versatility, GPU demands
Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs are a standout at this price, providing high-refresh compatibility beyond what many rival 1440p monitors offer.
Pros: refresh rate, overall satisfaction
Cons: HDR performance, contrast
Two HDMI 2.1 inputs allow modern consoles and another source to connect without sacrificing their common 4K/120Hz capabilities.
Pros: brightness, color gamut
Cons: AI scene optimization, value for money
HDMI 2.1 makes high-resolution console connections straightforward, including tested 4K/120Hz operation on PlayStation hardware.
Pros: Resolution, Dual-mode versatility
Cons: value for money, GPU demands
HDMI 2.1 connectivity suits modern consoles and PCs and supports high-resolution, high-refresh video feeds.
Pros: Resolution, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, Image scaling
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
Two HDMI 2.1 inputs are a good match for game consoles and additional devices, adding welcome flexibility to a PC-focused display.
Pros: refresh rate, competitive gaming suitability
Cons: value for money, brightness
HDMI 2.1 supports modern console and high-refresh connections, but one hands-on setup needed an input compatibility change before 120Hz worked.
Pros: reflection handling, HDR performance
Cons: screen uniformity, Screen coating clarity
The absence of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth limits its usefulness for buyers seeking premium console connections.
Pros: adaptive sync performance, response time
Cons: HDR performance, console gaming compatibility
The absence of HDMI 2.1 is a meaningful limitation for users seeking broader modern-console features and higher-bandwidth connections.
Pros: refresh rate, value for money
Cons: HDR performance, contrast