Side-by-Side Comparison
Display Cables
HDMI 1.3 vs. VGA
Comparing 2 standards across 7 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
HDMI 1.3
VGA
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.
VGA (Video Graphics Array) uses a 15-pin DE-15 D-subminiature connector, introduced by IBM in 1987 alongside the original PS/2 computer. As a purely analog standard with no enforced resolution ceiling, its practical maximum depends on cable and DAC quality, though 2048x1536 @ 85Hz is commonly cited as a practical limit.
Specification Comparison Table
7 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Release Date
|
June 22, 2006 | — |
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Max Bandwidth (raw / video)
|
10.2 / 8.16 Gbps | — |
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Max Resolution @ Refresh Rate
|
1920x1080 @ 144Hz or 2560x1440 @ 75Hz | — |
|
Max Color Depth (Deep Color)
|
48-bit (16 bits/channel) | — |
|
Connector
|
— | DE-15 (15-pin D-subminiature, 3 rows of 5) |
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Introduced
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— | 1987 (IBM) |
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Commonly Cited Practical Max Resolution
|
— | 2048x1536 @ 85Hz |
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