5/10 Aging

HDMI 2.0

HDMI
Max Speed
18.00 Gbps
Max Resolution
4K@60Hz
Power Delivery
—
Released
2013

Increased bandwidth to 18 Gbps, enabling 4K@60Hz and HDR10. The mainstream standard for 4K TVs and gaming monitors.

Bandwidth
18 Gbps

Capabilities

Data ✗
Video ✓
Audio ✓
Power ✗
Ethernet ✓

Future-Proof Analysis

The workhorse for 4K content today. Lacks bandwidth for 4K@120Hz gaming, so gamers should target HDMI 2.1.

Compatible Connectors

HDMI Type-A (Standard) HDMI Type-C (Mini) HDMI Type-D (Micro)

Cables

DisplayPort to HDMI (Active, 4K@60Hz)

DisplayPort (Full-Size) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

HDMI Automotive (Type E)

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-E (Automotive)

HDMI CEC-Enabled Cable

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

HDMI High Speed (2.0)

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

HDMI Slim Cable (4K)

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

HDMI to Micro HDMI

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-D (Micro)

HDMI to Mini HDMI

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ HDMI Type-C (Mini)

Samsung DeX Cable

USB Type-C ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter Cable

USB Type-C ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

USB-C to HDMI (4K@60Hz)

USB Type-C ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

Speed Benchmarks

Scenario File Size Theoretical Realistic
Transfer a 1GB file 1.00 GB 0.4s 0.5s
Transfer a 2GB photo album 2.00 GB 0.9s 1.1s
Transfer a 10GB movie 10.00 GB 4.4s 5.3s
Transfer a 25GB game install 25.00 GB 11.1s 13.3s
Transfer a 50GB backup 50.00 GB 22.2s 26.7s
Transfer a 100GB project 100.00 GB 44.4s 53.3s
Transfer a 250GB backup archive 250.00 GB 111.1s 133.3s
Transfer a 500GB drive clone 500.00 GB 222.2s 266.7s
Transfer a 1TB drive image 1000.00 GB 444.4s 533.3s