New TV and AVR - should I take HDMI 2.1 into account?

[naefeart]

I'm mulling over whether to upgrade my AV kit this summer, it's going on 4+ years old now and approaching end of warranty. I'm also stuck at home (like everyone else) so perhaps now is the time to enjoy an upgrade.

Now, none of the particular TV/AVR equipment I'm interested in is 'offically' HDMI 2.1 compliant. That won't affect my TV or film viewing for the short term but I would like to get a PS5 at some point. How much of a limitation will it be, to only have HDMI 2.0a and roughly how soon are likely to see 120hz 4k content?

Is anyone holding off for HDMI 2.1 before they upgrade?

 

[naefeart]

By the time you're next ready for an audio upgrade, the dust will have settled, and we will know whether HDMI 2.1 is worth the fuss.

Indeed, I guess this is how I will approach it. I always find myself at these transition points. Ultimately trying to future proof your purchases is a bit of an expensive mugs game, but you try to mitigate nonetheless.

I'd decided it was a toss-up between the Samsung Q90R - safer, no burn in option - or the more expensive and potentially riskier panasonic GZ2000B. Had both open on the JL page, ready to buy this morning, but now notice they've both gone up in price £200! Back to the drawing board then.

 

[naefeart]

Indeed, I have a very recent Cyrus hifi setup I'm happy with, it should last me many years. I think I might add another amp in time, after I sort my AV kit out.

 

[naefeart]

There only 4 years old and you're looking at replacing them already why ?

They're coming to the end of their 5 year warranties and the game has moved on a bit since. They won't be binned, they will be moved into my office/man cave and take up duties there.

Being stuck at home just seemed like the perfect time to upgrade and get some immediate benefits of a larger screen and better sounding avr. My PC builds never last 4 years, so I think that period should be considered a good innings