- Brand Name: AmazonBasics
- Model: SK207
- Left Connector Type: HDMI A
- Left Connector Gender: Male
- Right Connector Type: HDMI A
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The AmazonBasics Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided can help you obtain the maximum performance from your latest high-definition electronic devices. Use this two-meter-long cable to connect your HDTV to your cable box, satellite dish, Blu-Ray player, and more, and experience quality audio and video (up to 1080p) from your home.
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All current AmazonBasics HDMI cables support the latest HDMI compatible components and 3D TV functionality. The only element they do not currently support is Ethernet over HDMI. Quality Picture and Sound
Backwards Compatible with Previous HDMI Standards Shielding and Gold-Plated Connectors for Signal Purity The cable also features gold-plated connectors that resist corrosion while offering optimal signal transfer with lower distortion at the point of contact. The result is sound and picture quality that is faithful to the original. AmazonBasics: Quality Products at Low Prices Warranty and Helpful Hints What's in the Box |
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| Plain Jacket Models | Braided Jacket Models | Flat Profile | |||||
| |  HDMI | HDMI with Ethernet |  HDMI | HDMI with Ethernet |  Pivot-Head HDMI | ||
| Ethernet Capable |  | | | ||||
| 4K x 2K Supported | | | | ||||
| 1080p | | | | | | ||
| 3D Support | | | | | | ||
| Audio Return Channel | | | | | | ||
| 24K Gold Connector | | | | | | ||
| Deep Color Supported | | | | | | ||
| DTS, DTS-HD Master, Dolby Digital, & Dolby Digital True HD | | | | | | ||
| Copper Braided Shield | Single Layer | Single Layer | Dual Layer | Dual Layer | |||
| Aluminum Mylar Shield | Dual Layer | Dual Layer | Triple Layer | Triple Layer | Dual Layer | ||
| Bandwidth | 10.2 Gbit/S | 10.2 Gbit/S | 10.2 Gbit/S | 10.2 Gbit/S | 10.2 Gbit/S | ||
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186 of 226 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
AmazonBasics ULTRA HIGH SPEED HDMI BRAIDED - Gets Amazon's full support, shielding unneeded - Amazon offers better alternatives
October 4, 2009
Size Name:2 Meters
This item gets 2 stars for Amazon's full backing - easy returns, warranty - but can't earn the rest because it offers very little additional value, even when compared to other AmazonBasics products - in other words, I am not aware of any advantages of braided cables or extra-shielded cables in a home settings at lengths of 6 feet. I also have an issue with the 'Ultra High Speed' designation. While the HDMI consortium does define 'High Speed' and 'Category 2', the 'Ultra' addition seems to be the product of over-zealous marketing from some vendors too eager to differentiate their product and to justify higher prices.
Just to clear any doubt, this cable works as well as any other 6 ft. HDMI wire, including the premium ones and it's no better than those that sell at Amazon for one penny (I actually have one in use right now). The one advantage of this semi-premium-priced wire over the 'regular' ones is some extra shielding which, in the event of an airburst (EMP) above one's residence would ensure that the TV continues to get a clear picture.
AmazonBasics vs. Other Discount Brands
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It's not an easy call between an AmazonBasics-branded wire and someone else's that sells for less (plus shipping :) ) but, here's why I went with Amazon this time.
If you look carefully, you will find the probably hundreds of HDMI 'brands' offered at Amazon (exclude the 'premium') fall in about 3 'types' as far as pricing:
a - in the single-digits plus shipping
b - in the mid to high single digits that qualify for Super Savers free shipping
c - listed for as low as pennies plus shipping
This product may compete with 'a' on price but not with categories 'b' and 'c'. Category 'c' saves you a few dollars - and I did order a couple of these myself as well as one of the less expensive Amazon cables: AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet / 2.0 Meters) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging].
Amazon has a few extra advantages worth considering if you don't mind paying a little extra.
- EASY RETURN - I know because I had to return quite a few items for various reasons. Amazon makes it very easy and, if you are returning the item because it came defective or damaged Amazon pays for shipping.
- WARRANTY - these wires come with a 1-year warranty (talking about future-proofing). If an HDMI cable performs for one year, the ods that it would stop working after that are pretty close to zero. It's possible that the other vendors back their inexpensive cables too (I never checked) but I am highly confident that Amazon will be around to honor its warranty and I'm not so sure about vendors I know less.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE - I've never had any problems with 'cheap' HDMI cables but it may be reassuring to have Amazon's name on a wire. My assumption is that Amazon did insist on some quality checks before they stamped their logo on the product.
HDMI Background and the FUD of Premium Cables
---------------------------------------------
Let's face it, HDMI 1.3x cables have become a commodity these days. There are 'premium' brands, for sure and some look prettier than others (for something that goes to the back of your equipment and no one else will probably see) but the fact is that nearly all of today's makes and models qualify for 'high-speed' or 'Category 2' (see HDMI 1.3 specs below). Just to eliminate the confusion, it's worth stating that:
- Practically all HDMI 1.3x certified cables are HIGH-SPEED or CATEGORY 2. Only the Category 2 (high-speed) cables support 1080p resolutions.
- The HDMI official site advises that even HDMI cables under 15 ft. (5m) that were made BEFORE the HDMI 1.3 specification can work as Category 2 cables. The FUD claim that signal attenuation is less over a more expensive cable may be true, nut that's irrelevant on a 6 ft. length.
- The 'ultra high-speed' claim that some premium brands make means very little or 'nothing'. As far as I know, there is NO official HDMI specification for 'ultra high-speed' and, every time I checked the specs of cables labelled as 'ultra', all I saw was the familiar HDMI 1.3 specifications and nothing more.
- The 'premium', very expensive HDMI cables are NOT 'future proof'. The HDMI 1.4 specs that add an Ethernet channel, an audio return channel, support for 3-D and 4K by 2K resolution use a physically different connector - in other words, the highly-expensive and the ultra-expensive 'premium' cables do NOT work with HDMI 1.4.
- At this length - 6 ft., you will get as good a service from a no-brand or Amazon-labeled cable as you would from a super-expensive rip-off. Any HDMI 1.3 cable should be able to carry, error free, all the signal your electronic equipment may put out.
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Here are the HDMI 1.3 specs supported by this cable the premium brands and the less expensive alternatives:
Maximum signal bandwidth (MHz) 340
Maximum TMDS bandwidth (Gbit/s) 10.2
Maximum video bandwidth (Gbit/s) 8.16
Maximum audio bandwidth (Mbit/s) 36.86
Maximum Color Depth (bit/px) 48
Maximum resolution over single link at 24-bit/px 2560×1600p75
Maximum resolution over single link at 30-bit/px 2560×1600p60
Maximum resolution over single link at 36-bit/px 1920x1200p75
Maximum resolution over single link at 48-bit/px 1920×1200p60
sRGB
YCbCr
8 channel LPCM/192 kHz/24-bit audio capability
Blu-ray Disc video and audio at full resolution
Consumer Electronic Control (CEC)
DVD-Audio support
Super Audio CD (DSD) support
Deep Color
xvYCC
Auto lip-sync
Dolby TrueHD bitstream capable
DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream capable
Updated list of CEC commands (only on HDMI 1.3a,b,c)
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Just to clear any doubt, this cable works as well as any other 6 ft. HDMI wire, including the premium ones and it's no better than those that sell at Amazon for one penny (I actually have one in use right now). The one advantage of this semi-premium-priced wire over the 'regular' ones is some extra shielding which, in the event of an airburst (EMP) above one's residence would ensure that the TV continues to get a clear picture.
AmazonBasics vs. Other Discount Brands
--------------------------------------
It's not an easy call between an AmazonBasics-branded wire and someone else's that sells for less (plus shipping :) ) but, here's why I went with Amazon this time.
If you look carefully, you will find the probably hundreds of HDMI 'brands' offered at Amazon (exclude the 'premium') fall in about 3 'types' as far as pricing:
a - in the single-digits plus shipping
b - in the mid to high single digits that qualify for Super Savers free shipping
c - listed for as low as pennies plus shipping
This product may compete with 'a' on price but not with categories 'b' and 'c'. Category 'c' saves you a few dollars - and I did order a couple of these myself as well as one of the less expensive Amazon cables: AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet / 2.0 Meters) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging].
Amazon has a few extra advantages worth considering if you don't mind paying a little extra.
- EASY RETURN - I know because I had to return quite a few items for various reasons. Amazon makes it very easy and, if you are returning the item because it came defective or damaged Amazon pays for shipping.
- WARRANTY - these wires come with a 1-year warranty (talking about future-proofing). If an HDMI cable performs for one year, the ods that it would stop working after that are pretty close to zero. It's possible that the other vendors back their inexpensive cables too (I never checked) but I am highly confident that Amazon will be around to honor its warranty and I'm not so sure about vendors I know less.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE - I've never had any problems with 'cheap' HDMI cables but it may be reassuring to have Amazon's name on a wire. My assumption is that Amazon did insist on some quality checks before they stamped their logo on the product.
HDMI Background and the FUD of Premium Cables
---------------------------------------------
Let's face it, HDMI 1.3x cables have become a commodity these days. There are 'premium' brands, for sure and some look prettier than others (for something that goes to the back of your equipment and no one else will probably see) but the fact is that nearly all of today's makes and models qualify for 'high-speed' or 'Category 2' (see HDMI 1.3 specs below). Just to eliminate the confusion, it's worth stating that:
- Practically all HDMI 1.3x certified cables are HIGH-SPEED or CATEGORY 2. Only the Category 2 (high-speed) cables support 1080p resolutions.
- The HDMI official site advises that even HDMI cables under 15 ft. (5m) that were made BEFORE the HDMI 1.3 specification can work as Category 2 cables. The FUD claim that signal attenuation is less over a more expensive cable may be true, nut that's irrelevant on a 6 ft. length.
- The 'ultra high-speed' claim that some premium brands make means very little or 'nothing'. As far as I know, there is NO official HDMI specification for 'ultra high-speed' and, every time I checked the specs of cables labelled as 'ultra', all I saw was the familiar HDMI 1.3 specifications and nothing more.
- The 'premium', very expensive HDMI cables are NOT 'future proof'. The HDMI 1.4 specs that add an Ethernet channel, an audio return channel, support for 3-D and 4K by 2K resolution use a physically different connector - in other words, the highly-expensive and the ultra-expensive 'premium' cables do NOT work with HDMI 1.4.
- At this length - 6 ft., you will get as good a service from a no-brand or Amazon-labeled cable as you would from a super-expensive rip-off. Any HDMI 1.3 cable should be able to carry, error free, all the signal your electronic equipment may put out.
________________________________________
Here are the HDMI 1.3 specs supported by this cable the premium brands and the less expensive alternatives:
Maximum signal bandwidth (MHz) 340
Maximum TMDS bandwidth (Gbit/s) 10.2
Maximum video bandwidth (Gbit/s) 8.16
Maximum audio bandwidth (Mbit/s) 36.86
Maximum Color Depth (bit/px) 48
Maximum resolution over single link at 24-bit/px 2560×1600p75
Maximum resolution over single link at 30-bit/px 2560×1600p60
Maximum resolution over single link at 36-bit/px 1920x1200p75
Maximum resolution over single link at 48-bit/px 1920×1200p60
sRGB
YCbCr
8 channel LPCM/192 kHz/24-bit audio capability
Blu-ray Disc video and audio at full resolution
Consumer Electronic Control (CEC)
DVD-Audio support
Super Audio CD (DSD) support
Deep Color
xvYCC
Auto lip-sync
Dolby TrueHD bitstream capable
DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream capable
Updated list of CEC commands (only on HDMI 1.3a,b,c)
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36 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:2 Meters|Amazon Vine™ Review
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When it comes to HDMI cables, your cable either works or it doesn't. Since HDMI is digital, you don't have cables of varying signal qualities like older analog cables, which means that when considering which cable to buy, you'd be throwing your money away to choose the $80 gold plated super duper HDMI cables over a cheaper cable like this. Google "HDMI ripoff" and you'll see what I mean in more detail.
As for this cable, it works! That's mostly what you'd want to know. It also has a nice-looking nylon braid around the cable itself, the only drawback being that it smells weird. It probably won't be a big problem when it's hooked up to your TV, but plug your nose when you open the box for the first time.
Other than that, the best feature about this cable is Amazon's "frustration free" packaging, which is simply a recyclable cardboard box with a white label holding the side flap closed, then not much else. Open the box and there's no twist ties to unwind, no plastic to cut through. No wasteful eye-catching packaging, just the cable and a small paper note about the warranty! I like the idea of it! It's better for the environment and my sanity!
As for this cable, it works! That's mostly what you'd want to know. It also has a nice-looking nylon braid around the cable itself, the only drawback being that it smells weird. It probably won't be a big problem when it's hooked up to your TV, but plug your nose when you open the box for the first time.
Other than that, the best feature about this cable is Amazon's "frustration free" packaging, which is simply a recyclable cardboard box with a white label holding the side flap closed, then not much else. Open the box and there's no twist ties to unwind, no plastic to cut through. No wasteful eye-catching packaging, just the cable and a small paper note about the warranty! I like the idea of it! It's better for the environment and my sanity!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By J. Offenbach
Size Name:2 Meters|Amazon Vine™ Review
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I wonder what makes HDMI cables so costly. Spending over fifty dollars seems ridiculous to me, so I've been waiting for a reasonably priced, high quality, flexible cable and I found exactly what I needed with the AmazonBasics Braided Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable at 6.5 feet! Costing substantially less than comparable cables I've researched and held in my hands, this stands heads and shoulders above the others and I'm thrilled to now have my new HDTV hooked up to Cox Cable via this HDMI cable rather than the standard cables provided by the company. Without an HDMI cable, I was not receiving the full options available but don't regret waiting to get this brand and model from Amazon; I would have spent far much more money to purchase another brand and it likely would not be as flexible and substantial as this. My television is providing much more entertainment today than it was yesterday and the HD channels are overwhelmingly wonderful now! Wish I'd utilized the HDMI capability sooner, but I'm happy to have this particular cable now and more money in the wallet for popcorn and beverages.
The images provided by Amazon cover just about everything included with the exception of a little black twisty tie. Nothing is wasted in this packaging, it can be reused or recycled and you do not need tools to access the cable from the packaging. There is no chemical scent and you'll receive no cuts on the fingers from hard plastic packaging.
If you're in the market for a longer braided cable, AmazonBasics also offers a 9.8 Feet model.
The images provided by Amazon cover just about everything included with the exception of a little black twisty tie. Nothing is wasted in this packaging, it can be reused or recycled and you do not need tools to access the cable from the packaging. There is no chemical scent and you'll receive no cuts on the fingers from hard plastic packaging.
If you're in the market for a longer braided cable, AmazonBasics also offers a 9.8 Feet model.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Used For my xbox 360
Needed a braided cable as it had to snake around a bunch of others in my TV setup. Did the job well and arrived quickly. No Complaints
Published 2 months ago by Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
This product is great! Works great, I love the protective cover around the whole cord. So much better then what is in stores, and a lot cheaper too!
Published 11 months ago by Tbest
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It
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Published 14 months ago by Phillip
1.0 out of 5 stars
cable stopped working 1 yr. after purchase
Bought this cable in January 2011, plugged it in, and it worked flawlessly for a year almost to the day. Read more
Published 15 months ago by MWR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great cable for the price....
Nice long cable, I like the braided better than standard cable, great deal, don't get ripped off at big box store.
Published 16 months ago by jimmy1500
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seems to work!
Just got this for our new TV and PS3. Seems to work just great! Definitely better to get this that the more expensive ones. Shipped fast!
Published 16 months ago by agier
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly high quality
Don't get conned in by retail stores selling "top shelf" HDMI cables. HDMI transmit a digital signal, which means either the signal gets through or it doesn't. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Krebs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I wanted.
This had the heavy duty quality I wanted at a decent price.
I used it to replace a cheaper, damaged product and believe this new one will easily withstand the... Read more
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Published 17 months ago by Taco Monster
5.0 out of 5 stars
why pay more
We have many of these cables and have been very pleased; why spend 10x more for a product? Makes no sense to me. Read more
Published on May 14, 2011 by robbiee2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect.
Perfect cable. There really is no need to spend an excessive amount on so called "Much better quality HDMI cables."
Published on April 30, 2011 by Noel Modesto
