HDMI Ports Disappear from Some Modern Laptops

Manufacturers increasingly omit HDMI ports in ultra-thin laptops, replacing them with USB-C for video, data, and power through one port.

• A growing number of laptop manufacturers have removed HDMI ports from ultra-thin models, relying instead on USB-C.
• USB-C transmits data, video, and power through a single port, enabling thinner laptop designs.
• Some manufacturers have soldered memory and storage components directly to the motherboard, complicating upgrades and repairs.