Realtek Digital Output Better [exclusive] Page

Realtek’s Digital Output (S/PDIF) is a dedicated, low-overhead stream. Because it does not share bandwidth with a 4K/144Hz video signal, the processing pipeline is straight and shallow. For a user playing competitive first-person shooters, the ability to hear a footstep exactly when it happens is superior to the slight, drifting lag inherent in HDMI ARC or wireless protocols. In the race for synchronization, the simple Realtek output wins.

In many common scenarios, switching to the digital output will result in : realtek digital output better

If you have determined that Digital Output is right for your setup (e.g., connecting to a soundbar), here is how to switch to it: connecting to a soundbar)