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If a tv has HDMI 2 will old HDMI cables work at all with it?
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Will I need a new cable?
NO! Well, probably not. Here is the exact quote from HDMI.org: "Version 2.0 of the HDMI Specification does not define new cables or new connectors. Current High Speed cables (category 2 cables) are capable of carrying the increased bandwidth." Emphasis mine. Here's another direct quote: "HDMI 2.0, which is backwards-compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI specifications..." Version 2.0 (like 1.4 before it) is entirely a hardware change. It is not a cable change. You can expect cable manufacturers to proclaim that you need expensive new "Version 2.0 cables" but this is untrue. Your current High Speed cables should work just fine. |
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Suck it and see. Probably ok. It works stably or it won't, if you're getting a clear solid picture then that's as good as it gets, expensive digital cables are a waste of money.
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My telly's about ten years old and has three HDMI ports. I always figured them to be for one, two or three pieces of equipment, ie if port 1 is being used and you need another, use port 2.
I've not tried port 2 with port 1 empty but that's not a problem. |
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Bought a three metre HDMI laptop to TV extension from eBay for less than a five spot a few years ago.
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It's easy to need 3 ports. Fire stick in one, blue ray player in another, satellite or game console or laptop in another and you're already full.
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Thank you gentlemen .
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