It can transmit audio signals as well. It is capable of handling most resolutions. HDMI is the choice to connect your pc into the tv. HDMI 1.4 can display 4K at 30Hz while HDMI 2.0 and above can display 4K at 60Hz. Also, it is backward compatible with DVI. There are also HDMI cables with ethernet support as well. Comparison Chart
It nearly triples the bandwidth of HDMI 2.0, defining a maximum speed of 48Gbps, compared with 18GBps. For 4K TVs, that means an HDMI 2.1 connection can handle 4K video at up to 120 frames per second.
HDMI 1.4 supported 4K resolution at 30 FPS, while HDMI 2.0 raised the bar to 4K at 60 Hz or 8K at 30 Hz. The latest HDMI 2.1 standard takes it even further, enabling 4K resolution at 120 Hz and 8K resolution at 60 Hz. Impressively, HDMI 2.1 can even support resolutions as high as 10K.
Most newer copper HDMI cables reach around 15 to 25 ft (5 to 7.5 m). HDMI cables made with fiber optic can reach much farther. On average, fiber optic HDMI cables can reach around 50 to 200 ft (15 to 60 m). Below are the three types of copper HDMI cables with their average length limits and resolutions they can handle at their max cable length
The 8K HDMI 2.1 cable supports a higher bandwidth of 48 Gbps, 8K resolution, and 120Hz refresh rate, with advanced features such as Dynamic HDR and gaming enhancements. In contrast, the 4K HDMI 2.0 cable offers 18 Gbps bandwidth, 4K resolution, and 60Hz refresh rate without the advanced HDR or gaming benefits.
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