Side-by-Side Comparison
Display Cables
HDMI 2.0 vs. VGA
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
HDMI 2.0
VGA
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.
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
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Max Resolution @ Refresh Rate
|
4K @ 60Hz / 1440p @ 144Hz | — |
|
Max Bandwidth / Data Rate
|
18.0 Gbps (TMDS) | — |
|
Pin Count
|
19 Pins (Type A) | — |
|
Display Stream Compression (DSC)
|
Not Supported | — |
|
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
|
Vendor-specific (AMD FreeSync over HDMI) | — |
|
Max Audio Channels
|
32 Channels (Standard ARC up to 5.1 lossy) | — |
|
Max Recommended Cable Length
|
5 Meters (Passive Premium High Speed) | — |
|
Connector
|
— | DE-15 (15-pin D-subminiature, 3 rows of 5) |
|
Introduced
|
— | 1987 (IBM) |
|
Commonly Cited Practical Max Resolution
|
— | 2048x1536 @ 85Hz |
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