Does my TV also need to have HDMI 2.1 to support 60 fps of the Apple TV 4K (2021)?

I can't find an answer anywhere. To enjoy high-frame-rate capability (60 fps) of the Apple TV 4K (2021), does my TV also need to have HDMI 2.1? I know the Apple TV 4K (2021) has HDMI 2.1, but am not sure if my TV also needs it for 60 fps. I already have HDMI cables that support HDMI 2.1. Thank you!

Posted on May 24, 2021 6:33 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2021 12:19 PM

A simple search on Google says HDMI 2.0 support 4K 60Hz. From the tech specs on your TV on Sony’s website:


  • COLOR ENHANCEMENT
  • TRILUMINOS™ Display, Live Color™ Technology
  • CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT
  • Object-based HDR remaster, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
  • HDR (HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE) COMPATIBILITY
  • Yes (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision)
  • VIDEO SIGNAL SUPPORT
  • HDMI™ signal: 4096 x 2160p (24, 60 Hz), 3840 x 2160p (24, 30, 60 Hz), 1080p (30, 60 Hz), 1080/24p, 1080i (60 Hz), 720p (30, 60 Hz), 720/24p, 480p


https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xbr-55x800h/specifications


So it looks like you should be good. I don’t understand why you said you couldn’t find an answer anywhere when it took me about two minutes to find things. These specs were probably in the owners manual for your TV too.



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May 24, 2021 12:19 PM in response to Joe P.

A simple search on Google says HDMI 2.0 support 4K 60Hz. From the tech specs on your TV on Sony’s website:


  • COLOR ENHANCEMENT
  • TRILUMINOS™ Display, Live Color™ Technology
  • CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT
  • Object-based HDR remaster, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
  • HDR (HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE) COMPATIBILITY
  • Yes (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision)
  • VIDEO SIGNAL SUPPORT
  • HDMI™ signal: 4096 x 2160p (24, 60 Hz), 3840 x 2160p (24, 30, 60 Hz), 1080p (30, 60 Hz), 1080/24p, 1080i (60 Hz), 720p (30, 60 Hz), 720/24p, 480p


https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xbr-55x800h/specifications


So it looks like you should be good. I don’t understand why you said you couldn’t find an answer anywhere when it took me about two minutes to find things. These specs were probably in the owners manual for your TV too.



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