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Can you use a PC monitor with a PS5 or Xbox? HDMI 2.1, 4K and 120 Hz explained

A PC monitor can be a great screen for your PS5 or Xbox, but only if its HDMI port can carry what the console sends. HDMI 2.1 is the difference between 4K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz.

Play with the calculator to see how resolution, refresh rate and HDR add up, then learn what to check on a monitor box before you buy.

Illustration of a monitor showing 4K 120 with bars comparing HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth

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