PS5 HDMI 2.1 capped at 32gbps compared to Xbox Series X 40gbps

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The PS5 bandwidth is lower than Xbox Series X

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It seems that the PS5 HDMI 2.1 is capped at 32gbps. 

A video posted to YouTube by HDTVTest analysed the new HDMI 2.1 output from the PS5 console, and found that the maximum bandwidth it can deliver at 4K 60Hz or 4K 120Hz is currently 32Gbps. This is lower than Xbox Series X HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which is 40Gbps.

The HDMI 2.1 was introduced to the latest next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X. If you're not sure what benefit that offers, the HDMI 2.1 lets the video cable transfer data at a much higher rate than the HDMI 2.0 of the Xbox One X and the HDMI 1.4 of the original PS5 and Xbox One. 

To get into specifics, its maximum data transmission rate is 48.0 Gbit per second, meaning it can support a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates, including 8K60 and 4K120, making gaming on PS5 or Xbox Series X smoother. 

The PS5 and Xbox Series X have officially launched worldwide, but if you’re still on the fence about picking up a next-gen console, read our PS5 review and our Xbox Series X review. 

For more on next-gen, here’s a list of all the upcoming PS5 games.

Demi Williams
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Demi is a freelance video games journalist with a particular love for Final Fantasy. She's written for GamesRadar, NME, TheGamer, and Gamespot in recent years.