{"id":10188,"date":"2023-09-12T07:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/?p=10188"},"modified":"2023-09-12T07:00:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T07:00:57","slug":"will-hdmi-2-0-cable-work-with-a-1-4-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/will-hdmi-2-0-cable-work-with-a-1-4-port\/","title":{"rendered":"Will HDMI 2.0 cable Work With a 1.4 Port?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Since, in terms of physical appearance, HDMI cables look very similar, manufacturers labeled HDMI 1.4, 2.0, and 2.1 cables to enable users to differentiate the cables. This helps users avoid accidentally using the wrong cable with a different version port. Will HDMI 2.0 cable work with a 1.4 port?<\/strong> The answer to your question is yes. Read the article below to find out why.<\/p>\n\n\n It’s important to note that there\u2019s no such thing as a HDMI 2.0 cable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, HDMI cables are available in various types, each meeting a specific performance standard. In simple terms, think of it as different versions of the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019re referred to as 2.0 HDMI cables since certain cable types(Premium High-Speed Cables) can support the performance standard of the HDMI 2.0 interface version.<\/p>\n\n\n The HDMI version of the output and input ports found on the source (gaming console, PC, etc.) and display device (TV, projector, etc.) determines the capabilities of the HDMI interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This includes a certain refresh rate<\/a>, audio formats and resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The table below shows the capabilities of various HDMI interface versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s nothing like an HDMI cable version because HDMI cables don’t have ICs or controllers that you can update with drivers and software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HDMI cables are wires that convey signals from point A to point B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the quality of the wiring used determines the particular type of HDMI cable regarding performance standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, there\u2019s no HDMI 2.0 cable but a Premium High-Speed cable that supports HDMI 2.0 specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, the expert makes sense of Premium High-Speed cables as HDMI 2.0 cables, which, to a newbie, could be very confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The performance standards of HDMI cables can vary, so some cables cannot carry high data rates generated by modern HDMI 2.0 ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is a table showing various types of HDMI cables classified by performance standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The table below shows a side-by-side comparison of HDMI 1.4 vs. HDMI 2.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A HDMI 2.0 cable will connect to an HDMI 1.4 port because the design of HDMI cables and ports is identical across all generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the only setback would be lower performance or staging bound to the capabilities of the older generation port. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply put, you will not get the maximum performance your HDMI 2.0 cable offers, as the HDMI 1.4 port will cause a setback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The HDMI backward compatibility is limited to basic functions, which means if you plug an HDMI cable into an HDMI port of any version, you will get audio and video without a doubt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there\u2019s no guarantee on HDR support, refresh rate, resolution, and features such as gaming technologies (auto low latency mode and variable refresh rate), eARC and ARC, and encryption technologies (chroma subsampling<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n HDMI 2.0 can support 4K at 60 Hz or 5K at 30 Hz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, to enjoy such performance, your output and input device should also have an HDMI 2.0 port. Furthermore, the content source must also be 5K or 4K.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, if you use an HDMI 2.0 cable with an HDMI 1.4 port, you\u2019re bound to HDMI 1.4 video quality. For instance, you can only enjoy 4K at 30 Hz, 2K at 60 Hz, and 1080p at 60 Hz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, HDMI 2.0 improves video quality and audio quality compared to HDMI 1.4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, HDMI 2.0 allows audio transmission of 32 audio channels, while HDMI 1.4 can only transmit 8-channel uncompressed digital audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
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What are HDMI 2.0 Cables?<\/h2>\n\n\n
HDMI Interface Version<\/h3>\n\n\n
Version<\/strong><\/td> Audio Support<\/strong><\/td> Video<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Maximum Transmission Rate<\/strong><\/td> HDR<\/strong><\/td> Maximum Resolution at Refresh Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> HDMI 1.0<\/td> 8 audio channels<\/td> 4.95 Gbps<\/td> No<\/td> 1080p at 60 Hz<\/td><\/tr> HDMI 1.1 and 1.2<\/td> DVD audio, 1-bit audio<\/td> 4.95 Gbps<\/td> No<\/td> 1440p at 30 Hz<\/td><\/tr> HDMI 1.3 and 1.4<\/td> DTS HD, ARC, Dolby TrueHD<\/td> 10.2 Gbps<\/td> No<\/td> 4K at 60 Hz<\/td><\/tr> HDMI 2.0<\/td> DRA, 32 audio channels, HE-AAC<\/td> 18 Gbps<\/td> Yes<\/td> 5K at 30 Hz<\/td><\/tr> HDMI 2.1<\/td> eARC<\/a><\/td> 48 Gbps<\/td> Yes<\/td> 8K at 30 Hz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n HDMI Cable Type\/Version<\/h3>\n\n\n
Type of Cable<\/strong><\/td> Supported HDMI Version<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Standard Cable<\/td> 1.0 – 1.2a<\/td><\/tr> High Speed Cable<\/td> 1.3 – 1.4a<\/td><\/tr> High-Speed Cable<\/td> 2.0 a and b<\/td><\/tr> Premium High-Speed Cable<\/td> 2.1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n HDMI 1.4 vs HDMI 2.0: Side by Side Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td> HDMI 2.0<\/strong><\/td> HDMI 1.4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Bandwidth<\/a><\/td> 18 Gbps<\/td> 10.2 Gbps<\/td><\/tr> Refresh Rate<\/td> 1080p at 120 Hz and 4K at 50 Hz or 60 Hz<\/td> 1080p at 120 Hz and 4K up to 30 Hz<\/td><\/tr> Color Combinations<\/td> 68.7 billion<\/td> 16.7 million<\/td><\/tr> Color Palettes<\/td> 12 bit or 10-bit<\/td> 8-bit<\/td><\/tr> Audio Channels<\/td> 32<\/td> 8<\/td><\/tr> Deep Color and 3D<\/td> Yes<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> 12-bit or 10-bit<\/td> No<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr> HDR Support<\/td> Yes<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> Uncompressed Video<\/td> No<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr> Supported Cables<\/td> High-Speed HDMI Cables<\/td> High Speed HDMI Cables<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n Will HDMI 2.0 Cable Work With A 1.4 Port?<\/h2>\n\n\n