Thank you so much for such a clear and no-nonsense explanation that an average non tech, non geek person can easily understand. It is very appreciated!
Man, why in the world you don't have more views on this video??? Great explanation, to the point. NO mumbo jumbo or annoying background music. Well done, thanks so much! 👏👏👏👏👏
Very good explanation, thanks. My main open question is: how do I tell the difference between cables when I am looking at them? How do I tell one physical cable from another? I have so many at home, I need to figure out which are 1.x or 2.x.
Thank you, Chard. Well, in that case, I guess I will have to just assume that for any of my existing cables, I will assume they are 1.x, and label any new cables myself.
Hello there . Regarding the 2.1 HDMI power output. Ist usable chrome cast or roku stick to not use power adapter anymore . does 2.1 supply enough power to the stick
So if I have a 4K tv (qled q90t) and hook up the Apple Tv 4K (2021|) and connect it to HDMI 2.1 port in Tv, do I not getter better picture quality from streaming football etc vs connecting the Apple Tv to the 2.0 hdmi port in tv? Is that correct ? (Since my tv do not support 8K). ?
Hi, I have a LG dolby atmos TV and LG dolby atmos sound bar. Do I need a 2.1 HDMI cable or is my current 2.0 cable good enough. We are talking sound only here . Thanx
I wonder if for cable lengths of like 10 meters, would 2.1 help with better input lag? I've been trying to find such info/tests but I'm really struggling to find anything online other than basically try to keep HDMI lengths at or below 3m, and that due to longer lengths it will "either work or it won't", but there's no mention of any resultant input lag change at the screen when "it works". This is for connecting to a 4k 60Hz TV from a new PC with HDMI 2.1, I highly doubt I'll upgrade to 8k or for over 120Hz for minimum of 5 years yet.
i wanted to know the difference between HDMI 2.0 and 2.1 CABLES like in your title, not HDMI CAPABILITIES. the ONLY piece of relevant information you actually said was "they just upgraded the internal workings of it to make it a better cable...", but this doesn't say ANYTHING what garbage
Hi sir Chard, how about my Samsung TV which is a CRYSTAL UHD, and my latest YAMAHA AVR RX V6A, my question is which HDMI cable should I buy? Both supported with arc and earc, that would give a high resolution video and audio many thanks ❤
I bought a TV that was 4k but all my devices are 4k but my Home theater PC only plays 4k at 30 hz and my cable box can do 4k at 60 hz. Both are kind of choppy when watching a hockey game. I chose to play everything at 1080p and 120 hz. I prefer to have the refresh rate.
Wow, that's kinda strange, have you tried some 4K High-Speed Cables? HDMI Cables Buyers Guide - FIVE Specs To Look For - th-cam.com/video/6e5aY5sjQD8/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Chard for a basic nuts and bolts review that no one else seems to be interested in talking about. There are a LOT of shmoes like me out there that need this kind of info. because we are using old technology and are upgrading some of our "stuff" and can't afford to do it all at once. For example an Lg C1 4K tv is on it's way to me, but my blu-ray dvd player is 10 years old and works great for playing movies, which are my main interest. Should I go buy a 2.0 hdmi cord ? I just liked, subscribed and rang the bell.
Hey, I've got a question. Right now my monitor is using the hdmi port 2.0 and so is the cable that I'm using. I'm only able to run till 144hz at qhd. If I were to use hdmi 2.1 cables to my hdmi 2.0 ports for my monitor, will I be able to use 240hz at qhd?
So if my new PC has HDMI 2.0 o/p and my monitor can handle 120Hz RR, I'll only get 60 Hz, no matter what HDMI cable, correct? But would Display Port be better to use instead of HDMI? I need audio o/p too via the cable. Thanks.
Hey sir what if I have a Xbox one s and it is able to put out 4k at 120h and I’m using a 4k hdr hdmi cable that’s is 18 go rn and that is not letting me get 4k at 120h if I get a 8k cable would that let me put my Xbox one s at 4k@120h??? Please let me know sir
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Can I plug the 2.1 cable onto my tv that only has a 2.0 port on my tv. The cable is 8K my tv is 4K. I don’t want the tv to display 8K but will the 8K cable project 4K image on my 4K tv ?
would i see any benefit using hdmi 2.1 in my tv that´s a standard 4k 60hz? like, would i have better colors or framerates, even tho it cant support the theorical benefits of the 2.1
It all depends. If your TV sports 2.1 you actually may notice an improvement. It may be native at 60hz but it may have a motion setting enhancing it to 120hz for blur which is where the cable may come in handy. I was using a regular 2.0 on my PlayStation 5 because my 4K TV is only 60hz. When playing a game I noticed major blur on certain scenes and sometimes the screen went blank. I updated all of my cables to 2.1 and the difference was night and day. This was strictly from the gaming experience not being all that great. Now the benefits that I get with the 2.1 is my surround sound had been enhanced with the additional formats supported, my movies are more vibrant with more detail in color, and I'm seeing HDR and Dolby Vision on even more options that what I originally was previously before the upgrade. My personal opinion is it's worth the upgrade if you have a 4k TV at 60hz that has the option to enhance it to 120hz in the settings which actually simulates the frames adding in extra frames per second. If not, you may have a home theater that handles a lot of audio formats that accepts 2.1, I encourage you to do the upgrade. When purchasing a cable, be sure to verify that it's a true 2.1 that's not a knockoff. I purchased mine from Amazon and looked into all of the reviews. My 3.6ft cables were $20 each and my 15 ft cable was right at $40. Prices are better now on them though.
Thank you very much Chard! I have yet to jump on the 4k bandwagon though I do own a few blu-rays that are 4k. I hope to buy a 4k tv and player in the future.
When it comes to digital signal there is no difference what cable to use. Every cable can manage every HDMI signal theoretically (with absolutely the same picture quality), and if it's not (you will see no picture at all ), try another ;)
Try again I completely agree. I've watched probably a dozen videos on this topic and came away more confused then I was before. This is the first one I have come across which breaks things down clearly and easy to digest for those of us who are just average tech savvy. Thank You Chard.
Thanks man. You really helped me to help a woman I care about understand her brand new tv a little better. It was the perfect video just at the right time.
What you did not answer is what if I buy cable rated at 2.1 and all my equipment is rated at 2.0 does it make a difference or should I buy only what is compatIble with my devices. Why not use higher rated cables and not worry about upgrading in the future.
Great video!! So clear to understand even for an 80 year old lady interested in learning how to get the best performance from my TV! Thanks so much!!
Thank you for this very clear and understandable explanation!
Thank you so much for such a clear and no-nonsense explanation that an average non tech, non geek person can easily understand. It is very appreciated!
Will things got more worse HDMI 2.0 is now hdmi 2.1
Man, why in the world you don't have more views on this video???
Great explanation, to the point. NO mumbo jumbo or annoying background music.
Well done, thanks so much! 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you very much - Glad to hear it was helpful
OK I just plugged in my 8K cables looks wayyy better
Aidér moi je suis perdu mdrr j'ai une tele 4k qui monte jusqu'a 60/hzsi j'achete le support hdmi 2.1 j'aurrai le fps 120/hz ?
Oui, le câble HDMI 2.1 peut fournir 120 Hz
Vary explandatory. Ive seen Like 10 HDMI cable videos. & this one explains it to you; super reasonable. Unlike the other trying to hard.👏📺🎬.
Wow, thanks for the feedback
Very good explanation, thanks. My main open question is: how do I tell the difference between cables when I am looking at them? How do I tell one physical cable from another? I have so many at home, I need to figure out which are 1.x or 2.x.
That is a good question, unless the maker mark the cable itself or the package is marked.
Thank you, Chard. Well, in that case, I guess I will have to just assume that for any of my existing cables, I will assume they are 1.x, and label any new cables myself.
Hello there .
Regarding the 2.1 HDMI power output. Ist usable chrome cast or roku stick to not use power adapter anymore .
does 2.1 supply enough power to the stick
No, the HDMI does not supply power.
Thank you! Is there any adapter that might turns 2.0 into 2.1?
When you mention about the shape of the cable doesnt change really helped a lot! was looking on my new tv for special slots for 2.1 for ages!
Glad to help - thanks for the feedback
So if I have a 4K tv (qled q90t) and hook up the Apple Tv 4K (2021|) and connect it to HDMI 2.1 port in Tv, do I not getter better picture quality from streaming football etc vs connecting the Apple Tv to the 2.0 hdmi port in tv? Is that correct ? (Since my tv do not support 8K). ?
Hi, I have a LG dolby atmos TV and LG dolby atmos sound bar. Do I need a 2.1 HDMI cable or is my current 2.0 cable good enough. We are talking sound only here . Thanx
I wonder if for cable lengths of like 10 meters, would 2.1 help with better input lag? I've been trying to find such info/tests but I'm really struggling to find anything online other than basically try to keep HDMI lengths at or below 3m, and that due to longer lengths it will "either work or it won't", but there's no mention of any resultant input lag change at the screen when "it works".
This is for connecting to a 4k 60Hz TV from a new PC with HDMI 2.1, I highly doubt I'll upgrade to 8k or for over 120Hz for minimum of 5 years yet.
Cables won't matter input lag is actually display refresh lag, so the panel itself needs to be fast enough.
In that case use 2.0 as 2.0 supports 4k 60 fps if you want 4k 120 or higher you need 2.1.
i wanted to know the difference between HDMI 2.0 and 2.1 CABLES like in your title, not HDMI CAPABILITIES. the ONLY piece of relevant information you actually said was "they just upgraded the internal workings of it to make it a better cable...", but this doesn't say ANYTHING what garbage
so if you use a 2.1 on 2.0 TV 4k players. what will happen?
Hi sir Chard, how about my Samsung TV which is a CRYSTAL UHD, and my latest YAMAHA AVR RX V6A, my question is which HDMI cable should I buy? Both supported with arc and earc, that would give a high resolution video and audio many thanks ❤
Here is a video I made that should help "Choose The Right HDMI Cable For Your Devices" th-cam.com/video/0vjCGSAcTd4/w-d-xo.html
@@ChardTheTechGuy Thank you sir Chard God bless❤
Thanks for the information.
You're welcome.
dose HDMI 2.0 support Dolby Atmos at without compression ?
There's no audio compression that I know of & probably limited to the source output.
Can hdmi 2.0 tv support hdmi 2.1 cable
Yes you can use the HDMI 2.1 cable on a 2.0 TV, it will still work, you just won't get the benefits of HDMI 2.1
@@ChardTheTechGuy thanks
So how do they make a cable faster or slower...they have wires in them...how make a cable faster or slower???
So can i plug in my hdmi cable that came with my xbox series x on hdmi2 or 1 on my tv
I bought a TV that was 4k but all my devices are 4k but my Home theater PC only plays 4k at 30 hz and my cable box can do 4k at 60 hz. Both are kind of choppy when watching a hockey game. I chose to play everything at 1080p and 120 hz. I prefer to have the refresh rate.
Wow, that's kinda strange, have you tried some 4K High-Speed Cables? HDMI Cables Buyers Guide - FIVE Specs To Look For - th-cam.com/video/6e5aY5sjQD8/w-d-xo.html
If I have a 4k tv with earc hdmi and a DOlby Atmos soundbar, should I use a 4k or 8k. 2.0 or 2.1 Hdmi cable? Thanks
4K is fine and get the 2.1 HDMI Cable. You're welcome.
Thank you Chard for a basic nuts and bolts review that no one else seems to be interested in talking about. There are a LOT of shmoes like me out there that need this kind of info. because we are using old technology and are upgrading some of our "stuff" and can't afford to do it all at once. For example an Lg C1 4K tv is on it's way to me, but my blu-ray dvd player is 10 years old and works great for playing movies, which are my main interest. Should I go buy a 2.0 hdmi cord ? I just liked, subscribed and rang the bell.
Thank you for very good explaination.
You are so very welcome!
Great explanation Thanks 👍
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀
Thanks bro
No problem
Clear, Crisp &, Concise... Thanks Bro..
Hey, I've got a question. Right now my monitor is using the hdmi port 2.0 and so is the cable that I'm using. I'm only able to run till 144hz at qhd. If I were to use hdmi 2.1 cables to my hdmi 2.0 ports for my monitor, will I be able to use 240hz at qhd?
The Cable and the monitor has to match to get all the benefits of the HDMI 2.1 specs.
If I use a usbc 8k adapter and connect a usb Converter to it for a 2.1 hdmi cord will it still be 120 FPS
I wouldn't do that - but it's a good experiment - so try it and see what happen.
eARC is one of the best improvements. ARC is not reliable.
I could have sworn I heard that Jamaican accent leaked out for a second, there!
Thanks
So if my new PC has HDMI 2.0 o/p and my monitor can handle 120Hz RR, I'll only get 60 Hz, no matter what HDMI cable, correct? But would Display Port be better to use instead of HDMI? I need audio o/p too via the cable. Thanks.
Sir i have a question,when i plug in the HDMI my tv blur
Sounds like a bad cable, try another cable, if so then it's something beyond the cables.
With so many improvements, why didn't they call it HDMI 3.0 🤪
Come to think about it, you are right about that, 3.0 or even 2.5, unless they plan on making a gigantic improvement when they do go to 3.0
Great input
Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Hey sir what if I have a Xbox one s and it is able to put out 4k at 120h and I’m using a 4k hdr hdmi cable that’s is 18 go rn and that is not letting me get 4k at 120h if I get a 8k cable would that let me put my Xbox one s at 4k@120h??? Please let me know sir
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You do need 2.1 to support HDR10 4K on the new consoles. (permitting if your tv can process that) :)
It supports my 1500 nit 4k hdr on my PS5 but it displays yuv instead of rgb tho
I just bought a XSX and I don’t know much about 4K gaming. So if I get a 4K hdmi 2.0 tv my Series X will be fine and I’ll only be able to do 60fps?
i really wanna know physically what has been changed if 2.0 and 2.1 share the same amount of pins
Can I plug the 2.1 cable onto my tv that only has a 2.0 port on my tv. The cable is 8K my tv is 4K. I don’t want the tv to display 8K but will the 8K cable project 4K image on my 4K tv ?
No your tv needs to have a 2.1 port
can hdmi support 165hz?
PC??? Are you daft
Tips for ps5 console ? Do i need 8k 2.1 hdmi tv also ? Someone tips?
Thank you soooo much
Thank you this video was really helpful for me in differences between gaming monitors.
Great video. Dose the same apply for 2.0 and 2.1 HDMI switches? Thanks.
Straight to the point and factual. So in other words, I don't need it. Thank you for this valued content.
Simple and too the point explanation. Thanks buddy from Australia.
well explained and concise
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Thank you so much, this was a highlight to my day.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have a Xbox series x and 4k tv do I use a 2.0 cable or a 2.1 cable ?
would i see any benefit using hdmi 2.1 in my tv that´s a standard 4k 60hz? like, would i have better colors or framerates, even tho it cant support the theorical benefits of the 2.1
Not really, the TV capability would determine the need for the 2.1
It all depends. If your TV sports 2.1 you actually may notice an improvement. It may be native at 60hz but it may have a motion setting enhancing it to 120hz for blur which is where the cable may come in handy. I was using a regular 2.0 on my PlayStation 5 because my 4K TV is only 60hz. When playing a game I noticed major blur on certain scenes and sometimes the screen went blank. I updated all of my cables to 2.1 and the difference was night and day. This was strictly from the gaming experience not being all that great. Now the benefits that I get with the 2.1 is my surround sound had been enhanced with the additional formats supported, my movies are more vibrant with more detail in color, and I'm seeing HDR and Dolby Vision on even more options that what I originally was previously before the upgrade.
My personal opinion is it's worth the upgrade if you have a 4k TV at 60hz that has the option to enhance it to 120hz in the settings which actually simulates the frames adding in extra frames per second. If not, you may have a home theater that handles a lot of audio formats that accepts 2.1, I encourage you to do the upgrade.
When purchasing a cable, be sure to verify that it's a true 2.1 that's not a knockoff. I purchased mine from Amazon and looked into all of the reviews. My 3.6ft cables were $20 each and my 15 ft cable was right at $40. Prices are better now on them though.
Thank you very much Chard! I have yet to jump on the 4k bandwagon though I do own a few blu-rays that are 4k. I hope to buy a 4k tv and player in the future.
You are welcome Barot8! yes take your time, no rush, enjoy what you have now.
Bro 4k tv’s are soooo much cheaper than a 4k monitor. I’m about to just buy a good small tv instead of some 1440p 165hz monitor.
@@SavageRoosterOnThaLooster Good to know. I haven't really priced them recently at all. :)
If you connect a computer to your 2.1 TV does the GPU need to be HDMI 2.1
HDMI Administrator has allowed HDMI 2.0 to be labeled as HDMI 2.1. "HDMI 2.1" is a useless standard.
Any issues using a HDMI 2.1 cable on a laptop that only has a HDMI 1.4b port?
When it comes to digital signal there is no difference what cable to use. Every cable can manage every HDMI signal theoretically (with absolutely the same picture quality), and if it's not (you will see no picture at all ), try another ;)
Thanks for your input on this topic
Can you recommend a 4K HDMI 2.0 cable
What if I have an Xbox series X and I have a 4K tv? Should I still buy the hdmi 2.1?
The hdmi 2.1 already comes with the series x!
That's not true HDMI 2.0 has different cables some carry VRR some don't ethernet HDMI 2.0 cable high speed
Okay - Info came from HDMI.org
Oh wow, this video was really helpful to me, you explained it very well, thank you!😊
You're so welcome! Thanks for the feedback 👍
@@ChardTheTechGuy no problem man!👌🏻😊
Thank you very great explanation keep great work
I have to thank you, this is one of the most clear and concise, to the point and complete explanations.
Try again I completely agree. I've watched probably a dozen videos on this topic and came away more confused then I was before. This is the first one I have come across which breaks things down clearly and easy to digest for those of us who are just average tech savvy. Thank You Chard.
You're very welcome!
You're very welcome
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I like how simple and understanding you explained it all!!
can 2.0 handle dobly atmos?
Thanks man. You really helped me to help a woman I care about understand her brand new tv a little better. It was the perfect video just at the right time.
Yea to support 8K streaming content Internet speeds will need a massive update for general/home users.
Great video... Explanation done so well !!
Very good video. Thanks.
Best explanation thanks
Good informative video.
Lol I have a old hdmi and I can play 8k and 4K movies……
Okay
Great review. Thank you 🙏
HDMI 2.1 is backwards compatible and will work with all previous HDMI interfaces
Yes
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@@arcticwolf2424 what do having a missing tooth have to do with anything
What you did not answer is what if I buy cable rated at 2.1 and all my equipment is rated at 2.0 does it make a difference or should I buy only what is compatIble with my devices. Why not use higher rated cables and not worry about upgrading in the future.
Great video, well done!
TY.
Is there a different between hdmi copper 2.1 and hdmi fiber 2.1 in picture quality and performance?
The difference would be that the fiber it's going to give you a better quality and performance
@@ChardTheTechGuy I want to get one but the monster platinum fiber hdmi some reviews stop working after few months using,Thank you.
I so appreciate your clear explanations. As a senior single female your videos are educating me so I can feel empowered.
Glad to hear that & thank you for your feedback
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Very good message, first you will use good mic for good clarity not able to hear your voice clearly
Please turn up your speaker
From your place to your MIC is 1 km away not able to hear your voice please come close to your MIC
No sure what you are asking, probably need to turn up your speakers
Everyone else heard him just fine. You may need to turn up those tweeters
Well, unfortunately, there is not longer a difference as HDMI 2.0 is now called HDMI 2.1. The features that the old HDMI 2.1 had became optional.
Wrong, They are different cables, High Definition HDMI cables are 1.4 cables, Ultra high def cables are 2.0 and then you have 2.1 as a separate spec
Which hdmi would you recommend for Sony a80j 65 inch tv?
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Ok