Dell UltraSharp U3224KB 32″ 6K (2023)
Dell's flagship 32-inch 6K display combines dual HDMI 2.1 inputs at 48Gbps each, USB-C with 90W Power Delivery, and an extensive USB 3.1 hub for full desk integration. The 6K resolution demands high-bandwidth cables, and all connections support simultaneous operation. The seven-port USB hub handles peripherals and external drives without additional docking infrastructure. Here's every port and the cables you'll need.
Dell UltraSharp U3423WE 34″ Curved (2022)
This 34-inch curved ultrawide functions as a complete USB-C hub, powering a laptop at 90W while displaying a 3440x1440 panoramic workspace over a single cable. The built-in KVM switch with two USB-C upstream inputs makes toggling between work and personal machines seamless with one keyboard and mouse. Six USB downstream ports at 10Gbps each including a USB-C with 15W charging eliminate the need for a separate dock. An RJ-45 Ethernet pass-through adds wired networking without a dongle.
Dell's minimalist XPS 13 strips down to two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone jack—no USB-A, no HDMI, pure USB-C for a sub-3lb machine. Both TB4 ports deliver 40Gbps with full daisy-chaining support for dual 4K monitors through one cable. The 100W Power Delivery charges the entire system while sustaining external display output. Below is the complete port breakdown.
Dell's premium ultraportable takes a minimalist approach to connectivity, providing three Thunderbolt 4 ports as its primary interface for displays, data, and charging. Each port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode for driving external monitors, and the laptop charges through any of them at up to 100W. A microSD card slot handles media transfer from cameras and drones. Dell includes USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to HDMI adapters in the box to bridge legacy device needs.
Dell's 15-inch XPS balances modern and practical: two Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gbps, full-size HDMI 2.1, and two USB-A 3.2 slots for legacy gear. The native HDMI 2.1 handles 4K@60Hz or 1440p@120Hz without adapters, saving TB4 bandwidth for storage and displays simultaneously. Both ports support 130W Power Delivery while driving external displays. Here's every port and the cables you'll need.
Dell's performance desktop features a rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port hitting 20 Gb/s for fast external storage alongside a front USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port for quick peripheral connections. The integrated DisplayPort 1.4 output supports one external display, while additional display outputs depend on the discrete GPU configuration. An SD card reader on the front panel handles media imports without needing a dongle. Rear 3.5mm audio jacks provide 7.1 surround sound support for multi-channel speaker setups.
Three of the six HDMI inputs deliver full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth at 40Gbps — enough for 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz gaming with VRR and ALLM on a PS5 or Xbox Series X. The remaining three handle standard 4K@60Hz sources at 18Gbps. A single HDMI output with eARC keeps the cable run to your TV clean while supporting lossless audio formats. Two optical and one coaxial digital input cover older source gear, and a built-in MM phono stage means you can connect a turntable without an external preamp.
Three of the six HDMI inputs on this 7.2-channel receiver are full HDMI 2.1 with 40Gbps bandwidth for 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz passthrough — enough for a next-gen console, a streaming box, and one more high-bandwidth source. The remaining three inputs handle 4K@60Hz sources just fine at 18Gbps. eARC on the main monitor output delivers lossless Dolby Atmos from your TV back to the receiver. A built-in phono preamp and front-panel USB port round out the analog and digital source options.
Every one of the nine HDMI ports on this 9.4-channel receiver runs at full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth — all six inputs and all three outputs support 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz passthrough. That's a standout feature in the mid-range segment where many competitors limit 8K to just two or three ports. Four independent subwoofer pre-outs allow precise bass management across multiple subs. Dual optical and dual coaxial digital inputs cover legacy source components, while a front-panel USB port handles hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz.
All seven HDMI inputs on this flagship 9.4-channel receiver are full HDMI 2.1, delivering 40Gbps bandwidth for 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz passthrough on every single port. That means no juggling which source goes into which input — everything gets full bandwidth. Four independent subwoofer pre-outs with both RCA and XLR connections give serious flexibility for multi-sub setups. A front-panel 6.3mm headphone jack hides behind a trap door alongside a USB port supporting hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz.
The Devialet Dione is a one-piece 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar with 17 custom drivers and 950W of total power. A single HDMI 2.1 eARC port handles all connections to the TV and passes uncompressed Atmos from TrueHD sources. The optical TOSLINK socket covers legacy TVs without eARC, and the Gigabit Ethernet jack steadies streaming over AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and UPnP. Power is via a figure-8 IEC C7 cord — there is no pass-through HDMI input and no analog inputs, so every source must route through the TV's eARC link.
A 27-inch 4K wide-gamut color-critical monitor aimed at photo and print professionals. A single USB-C cable carries DisplayPort video, data, and 60W of PD charging for a connected laptop — enough for most MacBook Air and Pro 13-inch models but not 16-inch pros under sustained load. HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 serve as traditional inputs. Factory-calibrated for 99% Adobe RGB with EIZO's own ColorNavigator 7 software.
Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 (2023)
An ultra-short-throw laser projector designed to sit inches from the wall and produce a massive 100-150 inch image at 4,000 lumens. All three HDMI 2.0 inputs support 4K HDR at 60Hz with 18 Gbps bandwidth, and HDMI 3 adds a dedicated gaming mode with 1080p/120Hz at 16.7ms input lag. HDMI 2 includes Audio Return Channel for sending audio to the built-in Yamaha-tuned speakers or an external soundbar. Optical S/PDIF output provides a digital audio path for AV receivers.
A compact 3LCD smart projector with Android TV built in and 2,800 lumens of brightness for living room use. Both HDMI 2.0 inputs accept 4K HDR signals, with HDMI 1 including ARC for routing audio to an external sound system without a separate cable. A rear USB-A port provides power for a streaming stick, though the built-in smart platform handles most apps directly. The 3.5mm audio output connects to powered speakers or headphones for personal viewing.
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB (2019)
A 3-chip 3LCD projector delivering 2,600 lumens with PRO-UHD pixel shifting for a 4K-enhanced image from a 1080p native panel. Both HDMI inputs support the full 18 Gbps bandwidth of HDMI 2.0b, enabling HDR10 and HLG content at 4K/60Hz. The motorized lens offers 2.1x zoom with exceptional lens shift of up to 96% vertical and 47% horizontal, making installation flexible in dedicated rooms. A 1A USB port on the rear powers a streaming stick directly without a separate adapter.
Originally crowd-funded under the Eve brand and later rebranded to Dough, this 27-inch 4K IPS monitor was among the first to ship with dual HDMI 2.1 ports for next-gen console gaming. The primary USB-C port delivers up to 100W of power while carrying a DisplayPort 1.4 video signal, enough to charge even power-hungry laptops. A second USB-C port on the side provides 15W for phone charging and data transfer. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 downstream ports round out the hub functionality.
This compact cube connects via HDMI 2.0b for 4K output and includes a Micro-USB port for an included Ethernet adapter dongle (10/100 Mbps). IR extender jack provides extended remote reach. Powers via proprietary 15W DC barrel connector—standard cables incompatible. Older Wi-Fi 5 hardware makes it suitable for mid-bandwidth streaming, but lacks the dual-HDMI input and built-in Ethernet of the 3rd Gen model.
Amazon's most connected Fire TV device pairs dual HDMI 2.1 ports—one for 4K output, one for cable box passthrough—with built-in Ethernet (RJ-45 100BASE-TX) and dual USB-A 2.0 for external storage or webcams. 360° IR blasters eliminate line-of-sight requirements. Proprietary 15W DC barrel jack powers the unit; standard figure-8 cables won't work. Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and Alexa voice commands available without a separate remote.
Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen / 2020)
Budget 1080p stick with native Dolby Atmos decode (rare at this price tier). HDMI 2.0a built-in supports HDR10/HDR10+/HLG but NOT Dolby Vision. Micro-USB 5W power sufficient for dongle operation. Wi-Fi 5 and 1.5GB RAM handle Plex or YouTube streams without 4K overhead. Best choice for secondary TVs or non-4K displays where Atmos audio matters more than resolution.
Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen / 2018)
Original 4K stick connects via HDMI 2.0b built-in to deliver 4K/30 or HDR at 1080p/60. Micro-USB 5W power is undersized for heavy external peripheral draw. Lacks AV1 decode and Dolby Vision for profile 10 (newer content gap). Wi-Fi 5 and 1.5GB RAM sufficient for standard 4K streaming at 25Mbps. Budget option for cable-cutters with existing 4K TVs.
Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen / 2023)
Mid-tier 4K stick with HDMI 2.1 built-in and Wi-Fi 6 (non-6E) radio. AV1 decode supports next-gen streaming formats; Micro-USB 9W power can accept OTG Ethernet dongles. Identical ARC and Dolby Vision/Atmos capabilities to 4K Max (2nd Gen), but 8GB storage instead of 16GB. Best value for 4K streaming without paying for 6E hardware.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen / 2021)
First Wi-Fi 6 Fire Stick brought AV1 decode to the streaming dongle form factor. HDMI 2.1 built-in supports next-gen bandwidth requirements; Micro-USB 9W power accepts OTG Ethernet adapters for hardwired connectivity. 2GB RAM and 8GB storage run most apps smoothly. Dolby Vision and full Atmos passthrough present, though slightly less capable than 2023 Max revision.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen / 2023)
Latest premium stick delivers 4K/60 at 25Mbps via built-in HDMI 2.1 male connector. Wi-Fi 6E and AV1 hardware decode enable frame-perfect high-bandwidth content. Micro-USB power input (9W, 5.2V/1.8A) doubles as OTG port for optional Ethernet adapters. 16GB storage handles apps; Dolby Vision (all profiles) and Atmos passthrough supported. Most capable Fire Stick for future-proofing.
Entry-level 1080p dongle at the lowest price point. Same built-in HDMI 2.0a and Micro-USB 5W as Stick (3rd Gen), but omits native Atmos decode—passthrough only. Dolby Atmos content routes to external Atmos-capable soundbar without local processing. Lite remote omits TV control buttons. Perfect for budget-conscious users on 1080p displays who already own amplified speakers.
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