The HDMI 2.0 and 2.1 standards, introduced in 2013 and 2017 respectively, offer different bandwidth capabilities for audio and video transmission. While HDMI 2.1 supports higher refresh rates at 4K resolution (120Hz) compared to HDMI 2.0 (60Hz), this difference is largely irrelevant for most video streaming services, which typically cap quality at 4K/60Hz. Gamers, particularly those with high-end consoles like the PlayStation 5 Pro or powerful PCs, may benefit from HDMI 2.1's enhanced capabilities for smoother gameplay at higher resolutions and refresh rates. AI
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