What is the difference between HDMI and DVI and which is better?
HDMI cables are typically used to carry both audio and video data. DVI, short for Digital Visual Interface, is often used to connect a computer monitor with other devices such as sound cards, speakers or digital receivers.
The better question would be “What is the difference between HDMI and DVI?” because “which is better” varies depending on the specific users needs for their system. For instance HDMI also known as High-Definition Multimedia Interface is an industry standard means of connection video from computers to HDTVs. It’s backwards compatible which allows it work with devices that don’t feature DVI connectors. This includes analog TVs that still use the yellow RCA connector for component video cables as well as DVD players or cable boxes when attaching a PC. While HDMI can carry both audio and video, DVI is only used for high-bandwidth uncompressed digital video signals. In order to handle audio as well it must be carried over an auxiliary channel such as S/PDIF or I2S.
