TB has been around longer than DP alt mode, so a lot of older monitors would support TB graphics over USB-C. The implementation is a lot more complex, and anyone who uses it has to go through additional certification and pay licensing fees. Video signals don’t use dedicated wires - they have to be extracted from the TB data. TB wraps up PCIe data packets and allows them to be sent over a cable. It’s why you can use a simple adapter cable to convert USB-C to a regular DP plug. It doesn’t support Thunderbolt.ĭP alt mode allows physical wiring inside the USB-C cable to carry a DP signal rather than USB. The Spectrum only supports DisplayPort alt mode. This EVE monitor which has thunderbolt 4 type-c why would u deal with other ancient connections? Just use nice and best thunderbolt 4 from laptop /desktop with certified thunderbolt 4 cable So I turn to the Eve community.īetween HDMI 2.1 and Display Port 1.4, which one will give you the best access to Spectrums full specs in resolution, refresh rate and color?

While other sources have compared the 2 ports, they have contradictory information that’s left me more confused. There are many other differences between the two types including differences in color gamut and integrated tech for screen tearing, etc. With DSC you can reach 144Hz at “4K” with compression. Similarly, DisplayPort 1.4 only supports 4K up to 120HZ unless you use a DP 1.4 cable with DSC(Display Stream Compression). From what I’ve found, HDMI 2.1 only natively supports 120Hz at 4K UHD resolution but with. Which brings me to the question, which cable port will get the most out of the Spectrum what I’ve found, both HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 seem to have limitations reaching 144Hz at a 4K.

While I excitedly wait for my Spectrum to arrive, I’ve begun making sure I have the appropriate setup to get the most out of it.

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