These numbers refer to the capabilities of the HDMI circuit boards inside your devices. So, an HDMI 2.0 cable doesn’t exist. There are currently 3 standards of HDMI cable – category 1 (standard), category 2 (high-speed and premium high-speed) and category 3 (ultra high-speed).
Does the HDMI number matter?
However, if you have a device with multiple HDMI ports conforming to different versions, then the choice of HDMI DOES matter. For instance, if you have a PC with an HDMI 1.4 AND and HDM 2.0 port, but you want to connect to a 4K monitor with 60Hz refresh rate, then you would choose the HDMI 2.0 port.
How do I know if my HDMI cable is 1 or 2?
The only way to figure out if you have a 2.0 rather than a 1.4 HDMI cable is to connect the cable to your TV or PC and alter the display settings. If your system supports it, set the resolution to 4K, the refresh rate to 60 Hz, and the coloring to full RGB. If the cable can transfer the data, it’s a 2.0 HDMI.
What does 1.4 mean on an HDMI cable?
TVs, Blu-ray/DVD players and other A/V equipment are increasingly network enabled. HDMI 1.4 includes 100 Mbps Ethernet, which allows all HDMI 1.4-equipped A/V equipment to reach the Internet through the TV’s connection. This is why HDMI 1.4 cables are different; wires were rearranged.
What are the 3 types of HDMI cables?
HDMI connectors are available in three sizes: standard, mini and micro.
