Which monitor input to use

[CLXIV]

Hey I got a new monitor, a Philips Evnia 27M2N8500 (https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/27M2N8500_00/gaming-monitor-qd-oled-gaming-monitor).

It seems to have DP 1.4 and HDMI 2.1. It's 360Hz and 1440p. Normally I'd always expect DP to deliver more bandwidth but I'm not sure that's the case with these versions? Just wondering which I should use.

 

[r.h.p]

AI Overview

The Philips Evnia 27M2N8500 monitor has both DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports, so you can choose either connection type. Both support the monitor's maximum refresh rate of 360Hz at 1440p resolution. HDMI 2.1 also has a dedicated 120Hz mode, which is useful for console gaming.

 

[Bill_Bright]

You didn't say what this new monitor will be connected to, or used for. As noted in this Tech Review article,

HDMI 2.1 stands out as the go-to choice for console gamers and home entertainment enthusiasts, offering seamless compatibility with TVs and advanced features like eARC, ALLM, and Dynamic HDR.

Meanwhile, DisplayPort 1.4 excels in PC-centric environments, providing robust support for high-refresh-rate monitors, multi-monitor configurations, and versatility through USB-C integration.

We also know nothing of the graphics capability of whatever device this monitor will connect to. For example, a PlayStation, an entry-level computer with integrated graphics to be used for streaming videos, updating socials, or a higher end computer with a full featured graphics card used for serious gaming?

In other words, which input to use may just depend on what outputs are available.

 

[Endymio]

Normally I'd always expect DP to deliver more bandwidth but I'm not sure that's the case with these versions? Just wondering which I should use.

With all due request, the basis underlying your question is faulty. If more bandwidth translates into greater image fidelity, you should be able to see it yourself by testing both inputs. And if you can't see a difference-- what does it matter?

 

[Bill_Bright]

And if you can't see a difference-- what does it matter?

The world would be a much better place if everyone just followed that belief.

This is exactly why I don't like benchmark programs. Some see in the benchmark scores how their buddy is getting 3 more FPS or 100 more Hz or 2°C better cooling and all of a sudden they are convinced something is wrong with their computer and they start fixing what's not broken.

Yet put them in front of two computer monitors, don't tell him which computer is which, and can they "see" a difference? Nope.

@CLXIV - I agree with Endymio. Why don't you try both and then come back and tell us which works best for you. Only this time, please tell us about the hardware this monitor is connected too. You can list the component in your reply, or fill out your TPU System Specs and refer us to that. Thanks.