All HDMI cables are both backward compatible and forward compatible, so your cable from 2011 can be plugged into your 2025 TV with no issues. However, it does mean youll be leaving many features on the table by using an older cable with a modern TV. For some people, that not a big deal, but if youre using something like an Apple TV 4K or Xbox Series X , you really should be using an HDMI 2.1 cable for the best performance. As for your 2.0 and older cables, you shouldnt just toss them in the g
