4K HDMI 2.0 High Speed Cable with Ethernet (18Gbps)

What Is a 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable?

A 4K HDMI 2.0 cable is a High Speed HDMI cable rated for 18Gbps bandwidth. It supports 4K resolution at 60Hz, HDR10, ARC (Audio Return Channel), and HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC). It is the most common cable standard for modern 4K TVs, monitors, and game consoles from the pre-HDMI 2.1 era.

Key Specifications

HDMI 2.0 vs. HDMI 2.1: Which Do You Need?

If you own a standard 4K TV without 120Hz gaming features, HDMI 2.0 is sufficient. If you have a PS5, Xbox Series X, or 4K@120Hz monitor, choose HDMI 2.1.

Common Use Cases

• 4K TV connection: Cable boxes, streaming sticks, Blu-ray players
  
• Computer monitors: 4K@60Hz office and design work
  
• PS4 Pro and Xbox One X: 4K gaming at 60Hz
  
• Home theater: ARC for soundbar audio return
  
• Ethernet over HDMI: Shared internet connection between devices
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does HDMI 2.0 support 4K at 120Hz?
A: No. HDMI 2.0 maxes out at 4K@60Hz. For 4K@120Hz, you need HDMI 2.1 with 48Gbps.

Q: Is Ethernet over HDMI useful?
A: It can be, but adoption is limited. It allows devices connected via HDMI to share an internet connection without a separate Ethernet cable. Most users rely on Wi-Fi instead.

Q: What is the maximum length for 18Gbps passive HDMI?
A: Passive copper HDMI 2.0 cables are reliable up to about 5 meters (16 ft) for 4K@60Hz. For longer distances, use an active or fiber optic HDMI cable.

Q: Will this cable work with a 1080p TV?
A: Yes. It is fully backward compatible and will deliver perfect 1080p video and audio.