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

HDMI 1.3 vs. HDMI 1.4

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

Comparing:
HDMI 1.3
HDMI 1.4
HDMI 1.3 →

HDMI 1.3, released June 22, 2006, roughly doubled maximum bandwidth to 10.2 Gbps and introduced Deep Color (up to 48-bit color depth), lossless audio bitstream support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and the smaller Type C Mini connector.

View full HDMI 1.3 spec sheet →
HDMI 1.4 →

HDMI 1.4, released in 2009, added the HDMI Ethernet Channel, Audio Return Channel (ARC), and stereoscopic 3D video support, plus a 4K mode -- but capped at 24-30Hz, since bandwidth stayed at 10.2 Gbps. The even smaller Type D Micro connector was also introduced.

View full HDMI 1.4 spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

7 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
HDMI 1.3
HDMI 1.4
Release Date
June 22, 2006 2009
Max Bandwidth (raw / video)
10.2 / 8.16 Gbps —
Max Resolution @ Refresh Rate
1920x1080 @ 144Hz or 2560x1440 @ 75Hz —
Max Color Depth (Deep Color)
48-bit (16 bits/channel) —
Max Bandwidth / Data Rate
— 10.2 (unchanged from 1.3) Gbps
Max 4K Resolution
— 3840x2160 @ 24, 25, or 30Hz only
HDMI Ethernet Channel
— 100 Mbps

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