Does picking the right HDMI port on your TV matter? Short answer: More than you think

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ZDNET key takeaways

• Not all HDMI ports support the same features.
• Use HDMI 2.1 for PS5/Series X gaming and ARC/eARC for soundbars.
• Plugging into the wrong port works, but it may result in reduced performance.

Most newer TVs come with three or four HDMI ports, and on the surface, they all look identical. 

They all have the same shape and work with the same HDMI cable, but not every port supports the same features. Choosing…