The majority of HDMI connectors in use today are the Type A (Standard), Type C (Mini) and Type D (Micro) shown below. HDMI Type B (Dual Link) was developed for very high-resolution displays but was never used.
Is there 2 different HDMI cables?
HDMI uses five main connector types: Type A, B, C, D, and E, each for different applications – these include the standard connector as well as the mini-HDMI and micro-HDMI. There are five types of HDMI connector.
Are all HDMI cables the same?
Most HDMI cables are the same. What matters the most is the standards used in the connection ports on your devices. While there are different HDMI types, chances are that almost any cable will function for an average consumer’s needs, with a few exceptions that are worth learning more about.
How do I know what type of HDMI cable I have?
Just inspect the cable and see if 4K, 8K or 10K is printed on it. You may find it on the package as well. If you have 4K printed on it, then it is either HDMI 1.4 or HDMI 2.0. Or if the label says 8K or 10K, then it is definitely HDMI 2.1.