RedMere technology and other active cables allow for thinner cables, or really long cables. One thing to consider, regardless of length, is an active cable. This ties in to the article mentioned above, but it's worth repeating: 4K HDMI cables are nonsense. More importantly, current HDMI cables will work with HDMI 2.0. It shouldn't cost that much more money.Īlthough HDMI 2.0 is coming, there aren't many products that support it yet. So if you're not sure if 6 feet is long enough, go for 10 feet. However, there will be a point where you just don't get a picture anymore. There is no loss in picture quality over long distances. Keep in mind a few things: There is no such thing as an "HDMI 1.4" cable, nor do you need a special cable for 3D, 120 or 240Hz, or Audio Return Channel (ARC). The short version: Buy high speed without Ethernet and don't worry about the other types. If you're sure your equipment has Ethernet-over-HDMI compatibility, then of course check out those HDMI cables. Again, the price difference is marginal, so it's not a big deal either way. For most people, though, I don't see the point. If you want to "future proof" your system slightly, then that's your call. Very few products have Ethernet-over-HDMI compatibility, so it's not likely you need to pay extra for the feature in the cable. Most HDMI cables you'll find in a store are high-speed cables. Here's the thing: the price difference is negligible, so only buy high-speed cables. High speed can handle definition far beyond 1080p. Standard speed cables can handle up to 1080i. When it comes to TVs, there are four kinds of HDMI cables: Check out our HDMI cable trilogy: " Why all HDMI cables are the same," " Why all HDMI cables are the same, Part 2," " Still more reasons why all HDMI cables are the same" and " 4K HDMI cables are nonsense." These articles go into extensive detail about how HDMI cables work, and why by their very nature, you're either getting a perfect image, or no image at all.
Which store has the best deals on HDMI cables? Which Web site has the best selection? Which HDMI cable is right for your TV?Īnswers to these questions, and more, in the definitive (if I do say so myself) HDMI cable buyers guide:įirst off, cheap cables will produce the exact same picture and sound quality as expensive cables.
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