VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) have announced the release of DisplayPort 2.0, a high-speed alternative to HDMI (which many TVs and Monitors use). This updated standard uses a more compact connector, which can also carry other data signals (USB, etc...). The raw data rates increases from 32.4Gbps to 80Gbps, which is high enough to power 8K@60Hz HDR displays.
Although many consumers are yet upgrade to even 4k displays, it's important to know that these standards are being agreed well in advance of the technology rollout. You may start to notice high-end products featuring these connectors in the coming years (2020 onwards), especially on Apple products.
While HDMI was designed as standard for consumer video devices (TVs, Projectors, DVD Players, etc...), DisplayPort is primarily aimed at computer displays. Expect to see competition between these two standards as monitor resolutions increase and tech giants pick sides.
The full press release is available here:
Although many consumers are yet upgrade to even 4k displays, it's important to know that these standards are being agreed well in advance of the technology rollout. You may start to notice high-end products featuring these connectors in the coming years (2020 onwards), especially on Apple products.
While HDMI was designed as standard for consumer video devices (TVs, Projectors, DVD Players, etc...), DisplayPort is primarily aimed at computer displays. Expect to see competition between these two standards as monitor resolutions increase and tech giants pick sides.
The full press release is available here:
VESA Publishes DisplayPort™ 2.0 Video Standard Enabling Support for Beyond-8K Resolutions, Higher Refresh Rates for 4K/HDR and Virtual Reality Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) today announced that it has released version 2.0 of the...
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