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Electronics · AV Receivers

Do I need HDMI 2.1 and 8K support for gaming?

Reviewer consensus

If you own a PS5, Xbox Series X, or a high-refresh PC, HDMI 2.1 features like 4K/120Hz, VRR, and ALLM matter. The Onkyo TX-NR6100 and current Denon models are repeatedly highlighted in review videos for full HDMI 2.1 passthrough. Note that early units across several brands had documented 4K/120 HDMI bugs, so confirm the firmware is current.

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