One isn't better than the other — it all comes down to use case.

DisplayPort has a clear advantage over HDMI on paper, but most smart TVs you can buy these days still use HDMI. Here's why they're sticking with it.

HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.

HDMI and DisplayPort are two widely used standards for connecting displays, each designed with specific strengths to cater to different needs. As highlighted by Switch and Click, HDMI is often the ...

HDMI has been the main connector of choice for living rooms for decades. It connects TVs to consoles, to Blu-ray players, to A/V systems, and it’s even a great secondary connector for gaming PC owners ...

For most people today, HDMI is the default way to hook up a display. Popularized around the mid-2000s, HDMI remains widely used today on devices such as gaming consoles, laptops, TVs, and projectors.

Rear panel of a TV showing cables connected to DisplayPort and HDMI ports - AlexanDior/Shutterstock A typical smart TV usually has several HDMI ports for display input, while computer monitors are ...