Understanding HDMI Cable Options

HDMI is a full-digital interface for transmitting video and audio data, HDMI cables being essential components that make the connection between your HD unit, such as a Blu-ray player or PVR and the television.

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If you have tried to shop for the right HDMI cable, you have probably seen that retailers offer a very wide range of cables and the prices attached are just varied, so here are the cable types that you should know about when picking your cable:

  • Cables according to the 1.4 HDMI specification – the specification refers to five cable types: standard HDMI cables that work in the 720-1080p range; standard cables with Ethernet, automotive cables used for connecting onboard diagnostic equipment; high-speed cables that allow for 1080o, high speed 4K hdmi cable as well as 3D and other high-speed cables with Ethernet;
  • Cables according to the 2.1 HDMI specification – the 2.0 program has been introduced for certifying cables that are able to work at 18Gbit/s bandwidth;
  • 48G cables – also called Ultra High-Speed HDMI, the cables that meet the requirements of the specification are able to support 48 Gbit/s, respectively 4K, 5K, 8K and 10K. The cables that belong to this category are backward compatible with earlier cables as well.