VESA introduces DisplayPort 2.1a standard, providing higher
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VESA updates the DisplayPort specification to 2.1a, introducing the ability to have higher display resolution and refresh rate combos and increased cable length that can be taken advantage of by current DisplayPort 2.0 standards.
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DisplayPort 1.4 vs. HDMI 2.1: What You Need to Know
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DisplayPort 1.4 vs HDMI 2.1
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VESA announces AdaptiveSync open performance standard for gaming
HDMI 2.1 FRL and DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR video sources for gaming
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VESA Approves the use of New DisplayPort 2.1 Compliance Tests
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VESA launches AdaptiveSync open performance standard targeting
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DisplayPort - Wikipedia
VESA Announces DisplayPort Updates and Extensions for Gaming and
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VESA launches AdaptiveSync open performance standard targeting