Definitely not if you have a p TV. If you have a 4K TV and want to play these new consoles in 4K, your current cables will probably work. You'll know pretty quickly: If you connect the console and the TV says it's a 4K signal, you're good to go. There are, however, exceptions that relate to HDMI 2. Both new consoles are capable of 4K up to frames per second.
Some new TVs can handle this higher frame rate. Almost no older TVs can, even those called "Hz. One final important reminder: if you have a receiver or soundbar in your system, and the game console is connected to that, it too has to be HDMI 2. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so to speak.
So if your console is 2. Probably not. At least, not yet. Right now the only common source that can really take advantage of what 2. If you really need 4K in your gaming life, then it's worth looking for a TV that can take advantage of that.
Not because there's anything that requires that bandwidth now, the consoles notwithstanding, but it can't hurt for a bit of future-proofing. So don't rush out and buy Ultra High Speed cables if you're not sure if you need them. But if you need new cables anyway, check the prices on Ultra High Speed.
If they're close in price, they'll offer a bit more future-proofing than High Speed cables. In fact, most aren't. It's confusing, to say the least. Best to do your homework on what models can do what before you set your heart on something specific. In some cases manufacturers can add 2.
It's fairly rare and in some cases not possible because of hardware limitations. It's only useful for a few specific reasons, but it offers an easy way to expand in the future. The villages at each end of that highway are rapidly getting bigger. Then you'll just maybe need to worry about cables. Note: This article was first published in but is updated regularly with new info. As well as covering TV and other display tech, Geoff does photo tours of cool museums and locations around the world , including nuclear submarines , massive aircraft carriers , medieval castles , airplane graveyards and more.
You can follow his exploits on Instagram and YouTube about his 10, mile road trip. He also has written a bestselling sci-fi novel about city-size submarines, along with a sequel. CNET editors pick the products and services we write about. Many standard-speed cables can probably handle p, they're just not rated for it. Check out my article on how 3D content works for more info on that.
Honestly, though, if you're buying the right kind of cables i. When cable manufacturers claim their cables are "Made for Hz" they are lying to you. The conversion to or Hz is done inside the TV.
There is no such thing as a Hz or Hz signal. This is the highest-bandwidth, non-computer source you can have, and even it is only 60 Hz check out i and p are the same resolution and What is refresh rate? More expensive cables can be more rugged, with thicker casings, a beefy connector, and higher potential durability. If and how much more this is worth is up to you. Personally I find the bulky plugs of many "high-end" HDMI cables to be a nuisance, either falling out, or pulling on the connector in such a way that could potentially pose problems in the long run.
Better made cables may even last longer. Over these short distances, even the cheapest HDMI cables are going to work. And if they work, as you've read, it means you're getting perfect image and sound.
Even over long runs, most cheap cables can do the job just fine. In the year and a half since we first published this article, the most common misunderstanding comes from those used to an analog cable mentality. They understand that over any cable, there is a high likelihood of signal degradation. As in, the signal received by the television isn't as strong or exactly the same as what leaves the source. However, unlike analog cables, there is no linear correlation between signal degradation and picture degradation.
The picture will be perfect up to the point where there's not enough signal to create the image. At that point, you'll have nothing. In the occasional situation where you get sparkles as mentioned above , this is proof of that the system works but the cable doesn't. You can't change what the pixel is. It can only be exactly the right pixel as sent by the source, or no pixel at all.
Or are they -- full test". Got a question for Geoff? Still have a question? Send him an e-mail! He won't tell you which TV to buy, but he might use your letter in a future article. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read.
Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Geoffrey Morrison. They're lying. You see, there's lots of money in cables. Your money. Image taken on a inch flat-panel TV attempting to show a p Blu-ray concert video.
Image taken from a projected image, p source and display. Here is a less severe example. Note these are still artifacts, indicating that the cable is not able to pass the intended signal. Same Blu-ray disc as above, different Blu-ray player on the same projector. The different colors in the sparkles here are due to the camera. Is plasma HDTV burn-in a problem? I see two potential possibilities. The first is flawed testing. Without being in the room, I don't know what you saw or how you tested it.
Maybe you did see something, but it wasn't the cable. There's also the problem of expectation. So they'll see what they want to see. We all do this. The virulence of some of the comments on the original article were hardly surprising. Never buy from that store again. You were lied to, either maliciously, or by someone who has no idea what they're doing. Either way, avoid. Check out What is refresh rate? But why would you want to? All HDMI cables can handle i. High-speed Category 2 cables are rated up to 4,x2,p I've tested this, and it the cheap cables worked perfectly.
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