Explained: HDMI 1.4 Vs. HDMI 1.3

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With the increase in new technology, bigger and better HD sources and the up-and-coming 3D market, switching to HDMI 1.4 cables is a move you should think about making. While HDMI 1.3 cables are generally more than ample for most standard HDMI content and able to pass both audio and video well, an HDMI 1.4 cable offers more.

When it comes to new content, especially 3D, 1.4 cables are needed. The 1.4 allows you to pass two different sources of video content, is compatible with uncompressed audio and eliminates all sync issues. It comes with an Audio Return Channel, which sends and receives audio signals to a receiver all within the same HDMI cable. The 1.4 cables also work with shared network connections on IP-based applications, supports DLNA, liquid HD and 3D formats, and comes complete with resolutions from 4k to 2k, which are four times larger than standard 1080p.

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[iTouchiPadz009]

Can HDMI 1.4 and 1.3 work on the new Xbox 360 Slim or is it just the 1.3??

[ONECALL]

@iTouchiPadz009 Yes HDMI 1.4 will work with the new XBOX Slim gaming console. Older versions of HDMI will work with new versions of HDMI, they just will not have access to some of the newer features that are added to the newer devices.

[anthon971]

is 1.4 cable bigger or smaller than the 1.3? or is it the same size?

[ONECALL]

@anthon971 Hello. They are physically the same size.

[Nando85ec]

Do you expect replacements for HDMI cables v1.4a?? I'm have 1.3c cables and now it seems they're old fashinoned... and should be replaced since my tv set is 3d capable... Matters of technology :(

[ONECALL]

@Nando85ec HDMI versions are critical amongst components however, cables are rated differently. As long as the cables are high speed, or high speed with ethernet certified you should be ok in the years to come.

[steve12kalelis]

@iTouchiPadz009 I BOUGHT THE 14 VERSION AND IT DOESN T PLAY ON MY NEW MONITOR-TV...WHEN I USED THE 1.3 VERSION IT PLAYED SO DON T BUY 1.4......BUY 1.3 VERSION OF HDMI....

[mega320]

Even my games goes on 3D without asking to switch to 3D which is nice feature...

[mega320]

Thanks for the quick answer. I had hdmi 1.3 and tv didn't pickup the 3D now i got the hdmi 1.4 with ethernet and my tv picked up the 3D right way ....

[iDevang]

@mega320 yes you do

[mega320]

I just got a 3d smart vizion 47" tv and i have a ps3 do i really need 1.4 hdmi please help

[8495627913]

@ONECALL but would it be better than a 1.3 cable? Like will it look better?

[RyGuy179]

@DerekP2050 - The lip sync happens 100% percent of the time when I watch a 3d tv signal from my satellite box and for some reason every now and then it's pretty noticeable on CBS for whatever reason. I am also using an optical cable. Should I still be using that?

[DerekP2050]

@RyGuy179 hi, I would recommend upgrading to a 1.4 cable, it allows for more data throughput, I purchased one couple months ago from amazon, Mediabridge Ultra Series...only about $10...and to be frank it works equally well as a monster cable that I paid about $90 for...the lip sync issue, does it only happen when you watch a 3d tv signal from your cable/satellite box?