The PS5 comes with a Ultra high-speed HDMI 2.1 cable, To get 4K at 120Hz and 8k at 120Hz out of the console, so you should be able to hook the PS5 up to your TV straight out of the box. 

You'll still need to have a compatible TV that supports 4k for the HDMI 2.1 to work as intended or you will not notice any difference. The PS5 is not limited to the HDMI 2.1, you can still use HDMI 1.4/2.0 and it will still display without issues. 

The only difference is the images will be compressed as the HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 have low bandwidth.

If you want to see how the HDMI 2.1 that comes with your PS5 work you will need to have a compatible TV/monitor or you will not notice the power of the HDMI 2.1. The TV/monitor you are using is supposed to compatible with 4k resolution and above other wise you will not notice the difference. 

Below is a list of the HDMI cables compatible with the PS5 console;

  • Standard HDMI (1.3)
  • High Speed HDMI (1.4)
  • Premium High speed HDMI (2.0)
  • Ultra High speed HDMI (2.1)




Standard HDMI cable

The standard HDMI cable also known as the HDMI v1.3 cable was the first HDMI cable to support full HD at 120fps. It is the common type of HDMI cable you will find in old electronic devices. It comes in many different lengths, but the most common are 3 feet and 6 feet. 

The standard HDMI cable is compatible with the PS5 though it will not deliver the best image quality for certain Games of the PS5. The standard cable can transmit data up to 8.16 Gbps.

The standard HDMI cable is also known as an A/V or Audio Visual cable because it can transmit both audio and video signals. 

This type of cable is makes it possible for connecting your PS5 gaming console to your television or computer monitor because it can transmit both Audio and Visual.

If you want to expand the capabilities of your device by adding additional features such as 3D technology or 4K resolution then you will need a high-speed HDMI cable. 

A high-speed HDMI cable has more bandwidth than a standard HDMI cable and can transmit data at higher speeds.

High speed HDMI

 A high-speed HDMI cable is a type of cable that supports bandwidth of up to 8.16 Gbps and can transfer uncompressed 1080p video signals at 144Hz. 

High speed HDMI cable is the one of the best alternatives when it comes to connecting your PS5 to a HDTV. It has a bandwidth of 8.16 Gbps and supports multiple audio formats, such as Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and more. 

The cable also supports 3D content and 4K resolution which makes it possible for you to play in 4k resolution or play in 3D with your PS5 console. This will only apply if you have a compatible Television set.

High-speed HDMI cables are backwards compatible with standard speed cables and will operate at lower speeds if required. However, you will not be able to take advantage of the higher bandwidth capabilities of these cables if they are connected to older devices or displays.

Premium High Speed

 Premium High Speed HDMI Cables are specifically designed to deliver the best possible video and audio performance. They support most HDTV resolutions including 1080p, 4K, 3D video, ARC (Audio Return Channel), Deep Color & x.v.Color™ and more. 

The ultra-dense shielding and double-shielding protect against outside interference and reduces the risk of signal loss. The Premium High speed HDMI is also known as the HDMI UHD.

Premium High speed HDMI cable is designed to meet the needs of most electrical devices including Gaming consoles. It provides the highest quality video and audio for all your entertainment needs. This HDMI cable can support 3D, 2K and 4K video resolutions and has bandwidth of up to 14.4 Gbps.

Premium High Speed HDMI cables will allow you to play 4K content at 50Hz, which is twice as fast as previous versions of HDMI cables. They also support up to 32 audio channels for surround sound systems with Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™ and Auro 3D® technologies.

You can also use Premium High speed HDMI cable to stream content from online sources such as Netflix, as well as your personal media libraries stored on your PS5. The premium High speed HDMI also supports 4K resolution at 50Hz refresh rates for viewing Blu-ray movies in stunning detail.


Ultra High Speed HDMI

Ultra High speed HDMI cable is a new standard for high definition video and audio transfer. The new standard provides higher bandwidth (48 Gbps) to support high definition video formats such as: 4k, 5k, 8k and 10k at 120 Hz . Ultra High speed HDMI cables have the same connector found on other HDMI cables

The main advantage of the Ultra High speed HDMI cable over the current HDMI standard is that it can transmit more information at a faster rate making the PS5 console display very detailed video quality as you play your games. The ultra high speed HDMI cable also supports Ethernet data transmission.

Ultra High speed HDMI cables are backward compatible with previous gaming consoles so you don't need to worry about upgrading your equipment right away you can use your new ultra high speed cable today with your other gaming consoles.

FAQs

Do I need HDMI 2.1 for PS5?

No you don't really need the HDMI 2.1 for ps5, even the 2.0 HDMI works just fine with the PS5. The only difference is that the HDMI 2.1 will support 4k at over 60Hz
The HDMI 2.1 will work as earlier HDMI cables if your Tv/monitor does not support higher resolutions and refresh rates.

Does PS5 come with 4k HDMI cable?

Yes, the PS5 comes with a 4k ready HDMI cable. The PS5 comes with the ultra high speed HDMI cable, also known as the HDMI v2.1. This HDMI cable does support 4k resolution.

Does the PS5 HDMI cable support 120Hz?

Yes, the HDMI cable that comes with the PS5 supports a refresh rate of 120Hz at 8k resolution and 144Hz at 4k resolution.

What are the specs for HDMI cable that comes with the PS5?

The Table below shows the specs for the HDMI cable that comes with the PS5.
NOTE: The Table figures shown do not include compression.

Version

HDMI 2.1

Length

1.5m

Shortland

720p

1080p

1440p

4k

5k

8k

Resolution

1280 × 720

1920 × 1080

2560 × 1440

3840 × 2160

5120 × 2880

7680 × 4320

Refresh rate (Hz)

120

240

240

144

60

30

Data rate required (Gbit/s)

2.99

14.00

24.62

31.35

22.18

24.48