The HDMI 2.1 spec was introduced in 2017, and it took a couple years for it to appear in high-end gaming laptops, GPUs, and in consoles including the PS5 and Xbox Series X that launched in 2020.

Right now, you can get a 6ft. Amazon Basics HDMI 2.1 cable for just $8.59, which is actually less than the cost of an older Amazon Basics 6ft. HDMI 1.4 cable.

Standard HDMI: One of the earliest HDMI designations, standard HDMI cables are capable of 4.95 Gbps, which is only guaranteed for 1080i or 720p video. You're unlikely to find these in a store ...

Doubling HDMI 2.1 from 48 Gbps to 96 Gbps makes HDMI 2.2 the most capable video and audio transmission standard, even eclipsing DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4, both of which can only reach 80 Gbps.

Benefits of HDMI HDMI was invented to create a new standard that would be useful across a number of devices, while also combining audio and visual input to make the wiring less complex for ...

HDMI 1.0 can only transfer a maximum resolution of 1080p at a rate of 60Hz and supports eight audio channels. 1.1 and 1.2 can do 1440p, but only at 30Hz.