What is the maximum speed of HDMI 2.0b?

HDMI 2.0b supports a maximum data transfer rate of 18.00 Gbps. It can drive displays up to 4K@60Hz HDR.

What capabilities does HDMI 2.0b support?

HDMI 2.0b supports, video output, audio, and Ethernet.

5/10 Aging

HDMI 2.0b

Q: How future-proof is HDMI 2.0b?

HDMI 2.0b has a future-proof score of 5/10. Good enough for 4K HDR streaming but lacks VRR and eARC needed for gaming. Still on many mid-range TVs.

HDMI

Max Speed

18.00 Gbps

Max Resolution

4K@60Hz HDR

Power Delivery

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Released

2016

Incremental update adding HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) support. The minimum HDMI version recommended for 4K HDR content on streaming devices and Blu-ray players.

Bandwidth

18 Gbps

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Capabilities

Data ✗

Video ✓

Audio ✓

Power ✗

Ethernet ✓

Future-Proof Analysis

Good enough for 4K HDR streaming but lacks VRR and eARC needed for gaming. Still on many mid-range TVs.

Compatible Connectors

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