Contents16
- Which cable each video format needs
- Check your own setup with the calculator
- Choose by category and certification label
- Cables for PS5, Xbox and Switch 2
- Cable length and optical cables
- Picks by condition
- 4K at 120Hz, or 4K at 60Hz HDR
- 4K at 60Hz SDR
- FAQ
- Which HDMI cable is required for 4K at 120Hz?
- What is the difference between HDMI 2.0 and 2.1? Is a new cable required?
- Is a cable that says “HDMI 2.1” an Ultra High Speed cable?
- Which cable works with a PS5?
- Does a long HDMI cable stop working? What is the maximum length?
- Which cable carries 8K video?
- Does eARC need a special cable? Is a cheap cable fine?
Choose an Ultra High Speed certified HDMI cable for 4K at 120Hz. For 4K at 60Hz, the table below shows when Premium High Speed is enough.
A cable’s category is set by how much data it can carry, not by the version number of your devices.
Which cable each video format needs
Find the row for the video you want to send. The category shown is the one that is enough. A category’s bandwidth includes encoding overhead, so less of it is left for video.
Rows are full 4:4:4 color unless marked 4:2:0.
4:4:4 sends all the color detail, and 4:2:0 sends less to save data. Bit depth is color precision: 8-bit is SDR, 10-bit is HDR.
In this calculation, 4K at 60Hz HDR (10-bit) in full 4:4:4 needs at least 15.67 Gbps, more than the 14.4 Gbps a Premium High Speed cable can carry as video. With 4:2:0 chroma subsampling it fits Premium High Speed.
DSC needs support on both the source device and the display.
The video data each category can carry is 8.16 Gbps for High Speed, 14.4 Gbps for Premium High Speed and 42.66 Gbps for Ultra High Speed.
Assumptions: uncompressed data rates, as a range between PC and TV signal timings. HDR is counted as 10-bit, and 4K at 120Hz and up and 8K follow HDMI.org’s video table
| Video format | Video data needed | Category that is enough |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p at 60Hz, 8-bit | 3.19–3.57 Gbps | High Speed or better |
| 1080p at 120Hz, 8-bit | 6.58–7.13 Gbps | High Speed or better |
| 1440p at 144Hz, 8-bit | 14.07–14.2 Gbps | Premium High Speed or better (borderline) |
| 4K at 60Hz, 8-bit | 12.54–14.26 Gbps | Premium High Speed or better (borderline) |
| 4K at 60Hz, 10-bit (HDR) | 15.67–17.82 Gbps | Ultra High Speed |
| 4K at 60Hz, 10-bit (HDR), 4:2:0 | 7.83–8.91 Gbps | Premium High Speed or better |
| 4K at 120Hz, 10-bit (HDR) | 32.24–35.64 Gbps | Ultra High Speed |
| 4K at 144Hz, 10-bit (HDR) | 37.5–39.19 Gbps | Ultra High Speed |
| 8K at 60Hz, 10-bit (HDR) | 62.05–71.28 Gbps | Ultra High Speed + DSC |
| 8K at 60Hz, 10-bit (HDR), 4:2:0 | 31.02–35.64 Gbps | Ultra High Speed |
- “Borderline” means less than 3% of the cable’s capacity is left over
- “DSC” compresses the video before sending
At up to 4K and 144Hz with up to 10-bit color (HDR), an Ultra High Speed cable is enough whether or not the chroma is subsampled. For other formats, use the table or the calculator below.
Check your own setup with the calculator
Pick your resolution, refresh rate and color depth, and it shows which cable category is enough. You can also pick a game console. For some formats, the answer comes from HDMI.org’s table instead of a bandwidth calculation.
Which HDMI cable category you need (from the data rate)
Pick a console, or a resolution, refresh rate and color depth, to see how much video data it needs and whether High Speed, Premium High Speed or Ultra High Speed is enough, plus one certified cable that fits.
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In the calculator, it checks whether the video data fits what each cable category can carry as video. With less than 3% to spare it says borderline.
Choose by category and certification label
- High Speed: 10.2 Gbps of bandwidth. The 4K video HDMI.org names for it is 4K at 30Hz
- Premium High Speed: 18 Gbps of bandwidth. It is meant for 4K at 60Hz video
- Ultra High Speed: 48 Gbps of bandwidth. HDMI.org also lists 4K at 120Hz and 8K at 60Hz formats for it
In fact, every HDMI 2.1 feature is optional. A product that says “2.1” may not support every feature.
Check the certification label on the package.
- Look for the label. Ultra High Speed and Premium High Speed cables have one
- Scan the label’s QR code with the official app. It shows the brand, model and length
- Do not trust the listing title alone. “4K ready” and “8K ready” are not certification marks
Cables for PS5, Xbox and Switch 2
The SDR figures here assume 8-bit color. The PS5 and Xbox Series X can output 4K at 120Hz, so Ultra High Speed is the default choice.
- PS5: Per PlayStation’s official pages, the PS5 supports 4K at 120Hz, and the recommended cable is the one in the box or an Ultra High Speed cable
- Xbox Series X: Per Xbox’s official page, the Xbox Series X outputs up to 4K at 120Hz and comes with an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable
- Nintendo Switch 2: The Switch 2 tops out at 60fps in 4K, where Premium High Speed just fits SDR. HDR without chroma subsampling needs Ultra High Speed. For SDR this is borderline. The official specs do not say which cable standard comes in the box, so this guide does not claim one
Cable length and optical cables
In HDMI.org’s pages, no figure for the maximum length of copper HDMI cables was found, and certification is done for each length. For long runs, active optical cables (AOC) are an option.
Picks by condition
The SDR picks assume 8-bit color. Each pick is a certified cable, 1.8 m to 2 m (6 to 6.6 ft) long. The conditions:
- The maker’s official page states the certification
- At least 100 ratings and 4 stars or more
- Not a marked-up third-party import
- Sold new by Amazon or the maker
The Ultra High Speed pick is the cheapest listing that met these among the listings compared. Only one Premium High Speed candidate was compared, so no price ranking is claimed for it. Check prices on the store.
4K at 120Hz, or 4K at 60Hz HDR
It is Ultra High Speed certified and works as is with a PS5 or Xbox Series X.
Sold by AnkerDirect (ships from Amazon). The rating count is shared with other models on the same listing.
4K at 60Hz SDR
It is Premium High Speed certified. In this calculation, 4K at 60Hz in SDR is borderline for it.
Sold by Cable Matters (ships from Amazon). The rating count is shared with other models on the same listing.
FAQ
Which HDMI cable is required for 4K at 120Hz?
An Ultra High Speed certified cable. Per HDMI.org’s video table, 4K at 120Hz, even 8- to 12-bit 4:4:4, is a format an Ultra High Speed cable carries uncompressed.
What is the difference between HDMI 2.0 and 2.1? Is a new cable required?
2.0 and 2.1 are version numbers for devices such as TVs and game consoles. A cable is chosen by its category, not a number: High Speed, Premium High Speed or Ultra High Speed.
Whether you need a new one depends on whether your current category can carry the video format you want.
Is a cable that says “HDMI 2.1” an Ultra High Speed cable?
Not necessarily. In fact, every HDMI 2.1 feature is optional.
Look for the certification label, not the “2.1” in the product name.
Which cable works with a PS5?
Per PlayStation’s official pages, the PS5 supports 4K at 120Hz, and the recommended cable is the one in the box or an Ultra High Speed cable.
Does a long HDMI cable stop working? What is the maximum length?
In HDMI.org’s pages, no figure for the maximum length of copper HDMI cables was found, and certification is done for each length. For long runs, active optical cables (AOC) are an option.
Look for a certification label on the exact length you are buying.
Which cable carries 8K video?
HDMI.org lists Ultra High Speed for uncompressed 8K at 60Hz with 4:2:0 chroma subsampling. The PS5 Pro’s 8K output needs a screen that supports 8K at 60Hz and DSC, so a new cable alone will not do it.
In HDMI.org’s table, 8K at 60Hz in 4:4:4 goes over Ultra High Speed with DSC, or over an Ultra96 cable at 96 Gbps. Ultra96 device compatibility was not checked.
Up to 4K at 144Hz and 10-bit, Ultra High Speed is enough.
Does eARC need a special cable? Is a cheap cable fine?
Per HDMI.org, eARC works over a Premium High Speed cable with Ethernet. If you want every other HDMI 2.1 feature too, choose Ultra High Speed.
Choose by certification label, not by price.
Data and formulas used (for verification)
How this was checked: Worked out from HDMI.org and the makers’ official pages as of October 2026. No cable was tested in person.
Sources: HDMI.org cable categories ／ HDMI.org certification program ／ HDMI.org Ultra High Speed cables ／ HDMI.org resolution and bandwidth table ／ HDMI.org HDMI 2.1 features ／ HDMI.org eARC ／ HDMI.org cable length ／ PlayStation Blog PS5 FAQ ／ PlayStation 4K resolution guide ／ Xbox Series X ／ Nintendo Switch 2 tech specs
Method
- Video data rate = pixel clock × bits per color × 3 × chroma factor (1 for 4:4:4, 0.5 for 4:2:0) ÷ 1000, in Gbps, uncompressed. HDR is counted as 10-bit. 4:2:2 isn’t covered.
- The pixel clock is a range: the VESA CVT-RB2 formula (the minimum blanking used by PCs; constants cross-checked against the Linux kernel and edid-decode) is compared with the confirmed CTA-861 and maker pixel clocks, and the minimum to the maximum is shown. CTA-861 is the timing used by TVs and consoles (4K at 60Hz 594 MHz, 4K at 120Hz 1188 MHz, 8K at 60Hz 2376 MHz and so on, checked against the Linux kernel and edid-decode tables) and Dell’s published timings. Formats with neither (1440p at 120, 165 and 240Hz, 4K at 240Hz and so on) use CVT-RB2 only, and real devices may send more. Shown to two decimals, the low end rounded down and the high end rounded up.
- What each category carries as video: High Speed 10.2 Gbps × 8/10 (TMDS encoding) = 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 18 Gbps × 8/10 = 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 48 Gbps × 16/18 (FRL encoding) = 42.66 Gbps, rounded down to two decimals. Categories follow HDMI.org’s bandwidth descriptions; device HDMI version numbers aren’t used. FRL signaling over a Premium High Speed cable isn’t modeled.
- Verdict: if even the high end fits, it’s enough. If the room left (capacity − high end) ÷ capacity is under 3%, borderline. If only the low end fits, it depends on the device’s signal. The answer is the lowest category that fits.
- Formats in HDMI.org’s video table (4K at 120, 144 and 240Hz, 8K at 60Hz) need an Ultra High Speed or Ultra96 cable per HDMI.org, so they aren’t judged on High Speed or Premium High Speed; whether Ultra High Speed carries them uncompressed or needs DSC follows the table. Whether the low end (CVT-RB2) fits Ultra High Speed matched the table in every cell (4:4:4 and 4:2:0, 8-, 10- and 12-bit). 12-bit formats the table lists as uncompressed but that land just over capacity with TV timings (4K at 120Hz, 8K at 60Hz 4:2:0) are marked borderline.
- DSC supports compression ratios up to 3:1. Both the source and the display must support DSC. Console resolutions and refresh rates are the maximum settings on each maker’s official page; which chroma format they actually send isn’t published.
- Cable length isn’t part of the math (HDMI.org publishes no maximum length for copper cables, and certification is per length). No cable was tested in person. Picks are 1.8 to 2 m cables whose maker’s official page states that model’s Premium High Speed or Ultra High Speed certification, among new Amazon listings with at least 100 ratings and 4 stars, not sold as imports. The Ultra High Speed pick is the cheapest with shipping among the qualifying listings compared; the Premium High Speed pick is a qualifying listing that was found.
Official values used
| Item | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard HDMI Cable supported video | 1080i or 720p | hdmi.org Standard HDMI Cable: 1080i or 720p video | 2026-10-08 |
| High Speed cable bandwidth | 10.2 Gbps | hdmi.org High Speed HDMI Cable: 10.2Gbps bandwidth, 1080p and beyond including 4K@30Hz, 3 | 2026-10-08 |
| 4K level targeted by High Speed cable | 4K@30Hz | hdmi.org High Speed: 1080p and beyond including 4K@30Hz, 3D, and Deep Color | 2026-10-08 |
| Premium High Speed cable bandwidth | 18 Gbps | hdmi.org Premium High Speed HDMI Cable: up to 18Gbps bandwidth, 4K/UltraHD and 4K60 | 2026-10-08 |
| Ultra High Speed cable bandwidth | 48 Gbps | hdmi.org Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable: up to 48Gbps maximum bandwidth, 8K@60 and 4K@120 fo | 2026-10-08 |
| Video formats targeted by Ultra High Speed cable | 8K@60 and 4K@120 | hdmi.org Ultra High Speed: 8K@60 and 4K@120 formats | 2026-10-08 |
| Ultra96 cable bandwidth | 96 Gbps | hdmi.org Ultra96 HDMI Cable: up to 96Gbps, 8K@60/4:4:4 and 4K@240/4:4:4 | 2026-10-08 |
| Ultra High Speed certification being mandatory | mandatory certification program | hdmi.org It is a mandatory certification program and ensures high-quality tested, certifi | 2026-10-08 |
| Premium High Speed certification label | Premium HDMI Cable Certification Label | hdmi.org Premium High Speed HDMI Cable: identified by HDMI LA’s Premium HDMI Cable Certif | 2026-10-08 |
| Label verification app | HDMI Cable Certification scanning app | hdmi.org HDMI LA provides a proprietary HDMI Cable Certification scanning app available t | 2026-10-08 |
| Certification being per length | each length tested and certified | hdmi.org Every length of each cable must be tested and certified. Different lengths have | 2026-10-08 |
| Low-EMI testing of certified cables | low EMI tested | hdmi.org Cables are tested and certified to ensure low EMI to reduce the possibility of i | 2026-10-08 |
| Post-certification market audit | marketplace audit | hdmi.org we purchase cables in stores and online marketplaces and send them in for testin | 2026-10-08 |
| Cable needed for eARC | Premium High Speed with Ethernet works; Ultra High Speed for all HDMI 2.1 features | hdmi.org You can use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet, but to enable all of | 2026-10-08 |
| eARC audio ceiling | 192 kHz / 24-bit | hdmi.org eARC transports audio signals at up to 192 kHz, 24-bit | 2026-10-08 |
| AOC for longer HDMI runs | AOC enables much longer lengths | hdmi.org Many manufacturers are turning to active optical cable (AOC) assemblies, using a | 2026-10-08 |
| Passive cable max length (not published) | not found | hdmi.org passive cables getting shorter or made thicker to compensate for the higher oper | 2026-10-08 |
| HDMI 2.1 features being optional | optional | hdmi.org Support for each HDMI 2.1 feature is optional. | 2026-10-08 |
| Duty to list HDMI 2.1 features | must list supported features | hdmi.org Companies that claim HDMI 2.1 compliance are required to list the HDMI 2.1 featu | 2026-10-08 |
| Device certification tiers (no new 2.0) | HDMI 1.4b or HDMI 2.1 only | hdmi.org New products can no longer be certified as HDMI 2.0; they must be certified as e | 2026-10-08 |
| PS5 HDMI 2.1 and 4K 120Hz | HDMI 2.1, 4K 120Hz | blog.playstation.com Yes, PS5 supports the HDMI 2.1 specification. HDMI 2.1 supports 4K 120Hz, but HD | 2026-10-08 |
| PS5 HDMI cable recommendation | included cable recommended; otherwise Ultra High Speed | blog.playstation.com The included HDMI cable is recommended, but in general, use an Ultra High Speed | 2026-10-08 |
| PS5 Pro 8K output condition | PS5 Pro: 8K output requires a screen supporting 8K at 60Hz with DSC | playstation.com PS5 Pro console 8K output requires a screen that supports 8K at 60Hz with Displa | 2026-10-08 |
| Xbox Series X HDMI 2.1 and included cable | HDMI 2.1 port, up to 120 FPS, Ultra High Speed HDMI cable included | xbox.com 1x HDMI 2.1 port; 4K at up to 120FPS: Requires supported content and display; Wi | 2026-10-08 |
| Switch 2 TV output | 4K 60fps max; 120fps at 1080p/1440p; HDR10; VRR up to 120Hz | nintendo.com Maximum of 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps (TV mode); Supports 120 fps when | 2026-10-08 |
| HDMI 2.0 encoding efficiency (8b/10b) | 0.8 | xilinx.com AMD/Xilinx PG351: TMDS up to 6 Gb/s @ 3 lanes | 2026-10-07 |
| HDMI 2.1 encoding efficiency (16b/18b) | 0.8888888888888888 | xilinx.com AMD/Xilinx PG351: FRL 12 Gb/s @ 4 lanes, decode the incoming 16-bit/18-bit encod | 2026-10-07 |
| DSC maximum compression ratio | 3 | vesa.org DSC 1.2 enables up to 3:1 compression ratio and has been deemed visually lossles | 2026-10-07 |
| CVT-RB2 horizontal blanking | 80 px | github.com CVT_RB_V2_H_BLANK 80 pixels | 2026-10-07 |
| CVT-RB2 vertical blanking time | 460 µs | github.com CVT_RB_MIN_V_BLANK 460 us | 2026-10-07 |
| CVT-RB2 vertical sync lines | 8 lines | github.com RB v2 is detected when vsync == 8 | 2026-10-07 |
| CVT-RB2 minimum back porch lines | 6 lines | github.com CVT_RB_V_BPORCH 6 | 2026-10-07 |
| CVT-RB2 minimum front porch lines | 1 lines | github.com CVT_RB_V2_MIN_V_FPORCH 1 | 2026-10-07 |
| PS5 4K and HDR support | all PS5 consoles have 4K and HDR capabilities | playstation.com Though all PS5 consoles have 4K and HDR capabilities, the availability of image | 2026-10-08 |
| HDMI.org video table (cable per format) | HDMI Video Table: 4K100/120 all formats = UHS; 4K144 12-bit RGB/4:4:4 = UHS+DSC or Ultra96, others = UHS; 4K200/240 and 8K48/50/60 RGB/4:4:4/4:2:2 = UHS+DSC or Ultra96, 4:2:0 = UHS | hdmi.org HDMI Video Table - All Formats (Copyright 2025 HDMI LA). BLACK = Support with UH | 2026-10-08 |
| Cable required for higher formats | Ultra High Speed or Ultra96 required | hdmi.org Will some resolutions and refresh rates require a specific cable? In order to en | 2026-10-08 |
| Compression (DSC) support | uncompressed and compressed (DSC 1.2a) modes; manufacturers can implement either or both | hdmi.org The specification supports both uncompressed and compressed modes. Manufacturers | 2026-10-08 |
| CTA-861 1080p60 pixel clock | 148.5 MHz | github.com edid_cea_modes: /* 16 - 1920x1080@60Hz */ 148500 kHz | 2026-10-08 |
| CTA-861 1080p120 pixel clock | 297 MHz | github.com edid_cea_modes: /* 63 - 1920x1080@120Hz */ 297000 kHz | 2026-10-08 |
| CTA-861 4K30 pixel clock | 297 MHz | github.com edid_cea_modes: /* 95 - 3840x2160@30Hz */ 297000 kHz | 2026-10-08 |
| CTA-861 4K60 pixel clock | 594 MHz | github.com edid_cea_modes: /* 97 - 3840x2160@60Hz */ 594000 kHz | 2026-10-08 |
| CTA-861 4K120 pixel clock | 1188 MHz | github.com edid_cea_modes: /* 118 - 3840x2160@120Hz */ 1188000 kHz | 2026-10-08 |
| CTA-861 8K60 pixel clock | 2376 MHz | github.com edid_cea_modes: /* 199 - 7680x4320@60Hz */ 2376000 kHz | 2026-10-08 |
| Dell 4K60 pixel clock (CVT) | 533.25 MHz | dl.dell.com UHD 3840x2160 (DP) 60Hz 533.25 MHz PDF p.16 | 2026-10-07 |
| Dell 4K120 pixel clock (low) | 1074.73 MHz | dl.dell.com VESA 3840x2160 119.88Hz 1074.73 MHz PDF p.14 | 2026-10-07 |
| Dell 4K144 pixel clock | 1250 MHz | dl.dell.com VESA 3840x2160 144Hz 1250 MHz; Maximum preset 3840x2160 at 144Hz (DSC Enable and | 2026-10-07 |
| Dell 1440p144 pixel clock | 591.31 MHz | dl.dell.com 2560x1440 144Hz 591.31 MHz PDF p.14 | 2026-10-07 |
Which HDMI cable category you need (from the data rate): quick reference
The calculator in this article shows the result for your own settings. Settings can be set in the URL; each link below opens the calculator with those settings.
| Settings | Result | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution, 1080p, 60Hz, SDR (8-bit), None (4:4:4) | ✓ A High Speed cable or better is enough. Video data needed: 3.19–3.57 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. The pick is a Premium High Speed cable, which you can verify by its certification label | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 1080p, 120Hz, SDR (8-bit), None (4:4:4) | ✓ A High Speed cable or better is enough. Video data needed: 6.58–7.13 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. The pick is a Premium High Speed cable, which you can verify by its certification label | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 1440p, 144Hz, SDR (8-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ Premium High Speed just fits. Video data needed: 14.07–14.2 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. Premium High Speed has 1.4% to spare. For more headroom, go Ultra High Speed | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 4K, 60Hz, SDR (8-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ Premium High Speed just fits. Video data needed: 12.54–14.26 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. Premium High Speed has 1% to spare. For more headroom, go Ultra High Speed | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 4K, 60Hz, HDR (10-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ You need Ultra High Speed. Video data needed: 15.67–17.82 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 4K, 60Hz, HDR (10-bit), 4:2:0 | ✓ Premium High Speed is enough. Video data needed: 7.83–8.91 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. Depending on the device’s signal, High Speed may also work | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 4K, 120Hz, HDR (10-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ You need Ultra High Speed. Video data needed: 32.24–35.64 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. In HDMI.org’s video table, Ultra High Speed carries this format uncompressed | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 4K, 144Hz, HDR (10-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ You need Ultra High Speed. Video data needed: 37.5–39.19 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. In HDMI.org’s video table, Ultra High Speed carries this format uncompressed | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 8K, 60Hz, HDR (10-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ You need Ultra High Speed + DSC (compression). Video data needed: 62.05–71.28 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. In HDMI.org’s video table, this format needs Ultra High Speed + DSC (compression) or Ultra96. DSC only works when both the source and the TV support it. With 4:2:0 subsampling: Ultra High Speed | Open with these settings |
| Resolution, 8K, 60Hz, HDR (10-bit), 4:2:0 | △ You need Ultra High Speed. Video data needed: 31.02–35.64 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. In HDMI.org’s video table, Ultra High Speed carries this format uncompressed | Open with these settings |
| Console, PS5 (4K at 120Hz), HDR (10-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ You need Ultra High Speed. Video data needed: 32.24–35.64 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. In HDMI.org’s video table, Ultra High Speed carries this format uncompressed. With 4:2:0 subsampling: Ultra High Speed. Consoles don’t publish which chroma format they send, so try both settings | Open with these settings |
| Console, Xbox Series X (4K at 120Hz), HDR (10-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ You need Ultra High Speed. Video data needed: 32.24–35.64 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. In HDMI.org’s video table, Ultra High Speed carries this format uncompressed. With 4:2:0 subsampling: Ultra High Speed. Consoles don’t publish which chroma format they send, so try both settings | Open with these settings |
| Console, Switch 2 (4K at 60Hz), SDR (8-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ Premium High Speed just fits. Video data needed: 12.54–14.26 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. Premium High Speed has 1% to spare. For more headroom, go Ultra High Speed. With 4:2:0 subsampling: High Speed or better. Consoles don’t publish which chroma format they send, so try both settings | Open with these settings |
| Console, Switch 2 (4K at 60Hz), HDR (10-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ You need Ultra High Speed. Video data needed: 15.67–17.82 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. With 4:2:0 subsampling: Premium High Speed or better. Consoles don’t publish which chroma format they send, so try both settings | Open with these settings |
| Console, Switch 2 (1440p at 120Hz), HDR (10-bit), None (4:4:4) | △ You need Ultra High Speed. Video data needed: 14.5 Gbps (uncompressed). What each cable carries as video: High Speed 8.16 Gbps, Premium High Speed 14.4 Gbps, Ultra High Speed 42.66 Gbps. With 4:2:0 subsampling: High Speed or better. Consoles don’t publish which chroma format they send, so try both settings | Open with these settings |
