Difference Between HDMI 1.3 and 1.4

HDMI 1.3 is the most fundamental version carries 1080p. The version of HDMI 1.4 was the start of 4K resolution. Attribute to low transmission bandwidths, HDMI1. 4 can only carry 4K@30Hz or compressed 4K@60 4:2:0 instead of 4K@60 4:4:4.

1. Is HDMI 1.3 high speed?
2. Does HDMI 1.3 support 4K?
3. Is HDMI 1.4 backwards compatible?
4. When did HDMI 1.3 come out?
5. Can HDMI 1.4 do 120Hz?
6. Can HDMI 1.4 do HDR?
7. Is HDMI 1.4 OK for 4K?
8. Does HDMI 1.4 a support 4K?
9. Can HDMI 1.4 do 4K 60Hz?
10. Does HDMI 1.4 carry sound?
11. Is HDMI 2.1 Necessary?

Is HDMI 1.3 high speed?

- Higher speed: HDMI 1.3 increases its single-link bandwidth to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps) to support the demands of future HD display devices, such as higher resolutions, Deep Color and high frame rates.

Does HDMI 1.3 support 4K?

To place things in perspective, HDMI 1.3 can pass 10.2Gbps (gigabits per second) and doesn't support 4K at all. That version of HDMI is now retro, being a product of the 2000s and the 1080p era. HDMI 1.4 has the same bandwidth of 10.2Gbps.

Is HDMI 1.4 backwards compatible?

Are HDMI 1.4 devices going to be backwards-compatible with older HDMI (v. 1.0 - 1.3) devices? Yes, devices built to the HDMI 1.4 specification will be fully backwards-compatible with existing HDMI devices and their features.

When did HDMI 1.3 come out?

HDMI 1.3 was released on June 22, 2006, and increased the maximum TMDS clock to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s).

Can HDMI 1.4 do 120Hz?

As long as you have at least HDMI 1.4, 120Hz is doable on your compatible TV or monitor. You can even do up to 144Hz if your display supports it. For uncompressed higher resolutions, though, HDMI 120Hz connections need a next-generation HDMI connection.

Can HDMI 1.4 do HDR?

HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 are capable of over 18Gbps bandwidth, 4K resolution, and 10-bit color, which are needed for HDR. HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, DVI, and VGA cables aren't capable of carrying that much information.

Is HDMI 1.4 OK for 4K?

With HDMI 1.4 you're limited to a frame rate of 24fps when watching 4K video. ... Because of its higher bandwidth and ability to transfer more data per second, HDMI 2.0 can support 4K video at up to 60 frames per second — optimal for watching live sports or playing video games.

Does HDMI 1.4 a support 4K?

HDMI 1.4 standard: 4K Ultra HD compatible (3840 x 2160 pixels) at 24, 25 and 30 fps, and 3D compatible. Maximum bitrate of 10.2 Gbps. HDMI 2.0 standard: 4K Ultra HD compatible (3840 x 2160 pixels) at 24, 25, 30 and 60 fps, HDR compatible (HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision).

Can HDMI 1.4 do 4K 60Hz?

You don't. You can do 4K @24/25/30Hz with HDMI 1.4 but the interface does not provide enough bandwidth for 4K @60Hz. To get enough bandwidth for 4K @60Hz you need HDMI 2.0 or better.

Does HDMI 1.4 carry sound?

HDMI 1.4. Specs: Ethernet over HDMI: Adds support for ethernet over HDMI for connected devices. Audio Return Channel: Allows an HDMI-connected TV with a built-in tuner to send audio data "upstream" to a surround audio system, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable.

Is HDMI 2.1 Necessary?

Some new TVs can handle this higher frame rate. Almost no older TVs can, even those called "120Hz." The TV will need HDMI 2.1 to let the console run in all this high frame-rate glory. Your current HDMI cables probably won't be able to handle 4K120.