Quick overview of the 3 current HDMI standards. Remember that the HDMI standards are backwards compatible, so choose a higher HDMI standard rather than a lower one, so that you do not encounter limitations when replacing equipment later.
- HDMI 1.4: High Speed HDMI (10.2 Gbps) for Full-HD, ARC and 4K@30hz signals on short cables.
- HDMI 2.0b: Premium High Speed HDMI (18 Gbps) supports Ultra HD resolution, ARC and 4K@ 60hz and HDR.
- HDMI 2.1: Ultra High Speed HDMI (48 Gbps) for high resolutions of 4k@120hz and higher and eARC. Perfect for the latest TV and game consoles.