MicroHDMI (also known as HDMI Type D) is a smaller version of the standard HDMI connector (HDMI Type A). Here are the main differences:
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Size and Form Factor:
- MicroHDMI: Much smaller in size, designed for compact devices like the Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 400, Raspberry Pi 5 and Raspberry Pi 500.
- Regular HDMI: Larger connector typically found on TVs, monitors, and home entertainment systems.
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Functionality:
- Both transmit high-definition video and audio digitally, and they support the same HDMI standards. The main difference is purely in the physical size, not the performance.
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Usage:
- MicroHDMI: Optimized for devices where space is at a premium.
- Regular HDMI: Commonly used in larger electronics that don’t have the same size constraints.
In summary, while both types of HDMI offer the same digital audio/video capabilities, microHDMI is simply a compact version suited for portable devices.
