# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Display Cables

DisplayPort 1.4 vs. HDMI 2.0

Comparing 2 standards across 7 specifications. 7 key differences identified.

Comparing:
DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort 1.4 →

DisplayPort 1.4, released March 2016, kept the same 32.4 Gbps HBR3 link rate as 1.3 but added Display Stream Compression (DSC) 1.2 -- a visually lossless compression scheme that extends the same bandwidth to resolutions like 8K at 30Hz that wouldn't otherwise fit.

View full DisplayPort 1.4 spec sheet →
HDMI 2.0 →

HDMI 2.0, released September 4, 2013, raised maximum bandwidth to 18 Gbps, finally enabling 4K resolution at 60Hz. It also increased maximum audio to 32 channels; HDR support followed later via the HDMI 2.0a update in 2015, not the original 2.0 release.

View full HDMI 2.0 spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

7 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.0
Max Resolution @ Refresh Rate
8K @ 60Hz (with DSC) / 4K @ 120Hz / 1440p @ 240Hz 4K @ 60Hz / 1440p @ 144Hz
Max Bandwidth / Data Rate
32.4 Gbps (HBR3, 25.92 Gbps payload) 18.0 Gbps (TMDS)
Pin Count
20 Pins (Full size DP) / USB-C Alt-Mode 19 Pins (Type A)
Display Stream Compression (DSC)
DSC 1.2 Supported Not Supported
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
VESA Adaptive-Sync / G-Sync / FreeSync Native Vendor-specific (AMD FreeSync over HDMI)
Max Audio Channels
32 Channels (1,536 kHz total sample rate) 32 Channels (Standard ARC up to 5.1 lossy)
Max Recommended Cable Length
2–3 Meters (Passive HBR3) 5 Meters (Passive Premium High Speed)

Other Alternatives to Compare

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