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What’s the Difference Between eARC and ARC? Can Your TV Use Dolby Atmos?

What’s the Difference Between eARC and ARC? Can Your TV Use Dolby Atmos?
Setting up a home theater can be confusing with all the technical terms. Two of the most common terms you’ll encounter are ARC and eARC. But what’s the difference between them—and does your TV support Dolby Atmos?

What is ARC?

ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a feature introduced with HDMI 1.4. It allows audio to travel from your TV back to a soundbar or receiver via the same HDMI cable, reducing clutter.
Supported Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM (compressed)

What is eARC?

eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) is part of HDMI 2.1. It provides dramatically increased bandwidth (up to 37 Mbps) and supports high-resolution, uncompressed audio formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Dolby TrueHD.

ARC vs. eARC: Key Differences

Feature ARC eARC
HDMI Version HDMI 1.4+ HDMI 2.1
Bandwidth ~1 Mbps Up to 37 Mbps
Audio Formats Dolby Digital / DTS (Compressed) Dolby Atmos / DTS:X (Uncompressed)
Sync/Latency Can experience delay Improved lip-sync and stability
Device Detection Limited Advanced device info passthrough

Can Your TV Use Dolby Atmos?

To enjoy Dolby Atmos, make sure:
✅ Your TV or media device supports Dolby Atmos
✅ Your soundbar or receiver supports Dolby Atmos
✅ You're using HDMI eARC connection
✅ Your streaming content is Dolby Atmos-enabled (like on Netflix, Disney+, etc.)
📌 Note: Some TVs display the Dolby Atmos logo but only support compressed audio without eARC.

Conclusion

If you're serious about cinematic sound, eARC is essential. It allows for full Dolby Atmos transmission, faster syncing, and better audio stability.

 

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