Question Do I need a 2.1 HDMI monitor for Xbox Series X?

[Inv3rtis]

Hi, I'd like to get a monitor that supports the 120fps from Xbox Series X and I'd like it either at 1440p or 4k but not too sure if I need a 2.1 HDMI monitor or if a 2.0 is enough. I'd obviously rather get the 2.0 because they're a lot less expensive but if it won't give me the 120fps then I'll go for 2.1. I'm not too bothered about the resolution, I mainly care about the fps.

Thanks in advance.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

2.0b can handle 120Hz @ 1440p.

for 120Hz @ 2160p you will need a 2.1 cable.
probably any generic HDMI 2.1 ≤12' will do.

for HDR content with 120Hz @ 2160p you will need a higher quality cable capable of higher bandwidth over the distance.
so the longer you want to run the cable can make a big difference here.

what length are you looking for?

 

[Inv3rtis]

2.0b can handle 120Hz @ 1440p.

for 120Hz @ 2160p you will need a 2.1 cable.
probably any generic HDMI 2.1 ≤12' will do.

for HDR content with 120Hz @ 2160p you will need a higher quality cable capable of higher bandwidth over the distance.
so the longer you want to run the cable can make a big difference here.

what length are you looking for?

I'm not worried about the cable, just about if my monitor needs to have a HDMI 2.1 input or if HDMI 2.0 would be enough.

 

[Old Molases]

HDMI 2.1 is required for 4k / 120FPS gaming on the Xbox Series X. HDMI 2.0 will only get you to 60 FPS in 4k resolutions!

 

[gamerk316]

HDMI 2.1 is required for 4k / 120FPS gaming on the Xbox Series X. HDMI 2.0 will only get you to 60 FPS in 4k resolutions!

One minor point: 4k60 HDR can be done, but only at 8-bit. Not sure if the XSX allows 8-bit HDR or not offhand.

Basically, if you want 4k120 or 4k60HDR, you likely need a 2.1 monitor. Otherwise it doesn't really matter.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

I'm not worried about the cable, just about if my monitor needs to have a HDMI 2.1 input or if HDMI 2.0

obviously if a 2.0b or 2.1 cable is necessary, then a device capable of outputting that same specification is also necessary.