AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters) - Supports Ethernet, 3D, and Audio Return [Newest Standard]

by AmazonBasics

• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
• HDMI A Male to A Male Cable
• Cable allows you to share an Internet connection among multiple devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 78.7 x 0.2 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003L1ZYYM
• Item model number: max1.4 hdmi 2m
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4,095 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Cables & Interconnects > Video Cables > HDMI Cables
  • #2 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Cables
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 9, 2010

Product Description

Length: 2 Meters | Style: Plain with Ethernet

From the Manufacturer

The AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet provides a one-cable solution for many of your home entertainment needs. This versatile cable provides high-definition quality for movies, TV, and games, plus all the benefits of home entertainment networking. You can use this 6.5-foot (2 meters) cable to connect your HDTV to your cable box, satellite dish, Blu-ray Disc player, and more, to experience quality audio and video (up to 1080p) from your home theater. Additionally, the cable allows you to share an Internet connection among multiple devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable for each device (see the illustration). Check your device manuals to make sure you choose the right connectors.

Above: Our cables simplify cabling
by combining HDMI with Ethernet into a single cable.

You can end up with a mess of cables when
HDMI cables and Ethernet are separate

High-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable 6.5 ft. (2 meters) Supports Ethernet, 3D, and Audio Return High-speed for maximum data transfer Gold-plated connectors Shielded to defend against interference Delivers audio and video in one cable Specs: Category 2, 1080p, Type A Where's the version number? According to HDMI organization, version numbers reflect capabilities, but do not correspond to product features. In other words, HDMI does not require manufacturers to implement everything that HDMI can do. HDMI provides a menu of capabilities and allows the manufacturer to choose which of those features make sense for its product line. For example, if you want the new video features called Deep Color, look for Deep Color in the feature set rather than HDMI 1.3, the version of the specification that enabled Deep Color. Why? Because the version of the specification that enables Deep Color (1.3) does not mandate that Deep Color functionality be implemented. As a result, HDMI strongly recommends that consumers look for products with the features they want, rather than the version number of the HDMI components. Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF]

High-Definition Video and Audio in a Single Cable

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) has become the standard for high-definition digital devices. It combines both audio and video into one convenient cable, so you can easily connect your HDTV to your A/V receiver, Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, satellite dish, and other high-definition devices. The AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet lets you take advantage of up to 1080p resolution and increased color depth on your HDTV. It also supports 3D television functionality. Like the illustration here that eliminates the need for separate Ethernet cables, this cable also eliminates the need for an Audio Return cable. The Audio Return is supported – within the same cable.

Why Ethernet Matters

As the graphic illustrates, in the past, getting Ethernet to your numerous internet-capable devices required either a wireless signal, which can decrease performance, or an additional dedicated cable from each unit to a connected Internet source. Ethernet-ready HDMI cables allow you to combine HD video and digital audio in one cable, with the added benefit of also being able to carry all of your favorite Internet content.

Backwards Compatible with Previous HDMI Standards

This cable is backwards compatible with all previous HDMI standards, so you'll be able to use this cable with all your HDMI devices. When you connect two devices with different HDMI standards, they will automatically find the best available connection.

Shielding and Gold-Plated Connectors for Signal Purity

This HDMI cable features shielding and a durable, black PVC outer layer. The shielding provides defense against outside interference and helps maintain the integrity and purity of the digital signal. 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 of this dedication to the digital signal is sound and picture quality that is more true to the original.

Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging

This AmazonBasics product features Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging that is recyclable. It comes without excess packaging materials such as hard plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, or wire ties. The packaging is designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife, and it will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. Products with Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without an additional shipping box, saving on resources and reducing waste.

Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF]

What’s in the Box: 6.5 ft. (2 meters) High-speed HDMI cable

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

282 of 298 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cable for the price January 1, 2011

By Bejay in Spring

Style Name:Plain with Ethernet| Size Name:2 Meters|Amazon Verified Purchase

Before I purchased this HDMI cable for my Roku XDS I shopped around first at nearby Walmart and Best Buy, and read some reviews for this product. I'm a retired electrical engineer and do not believe on going overboard, spending more than adequate to get a good result on audio and video component. There are cables in the market that are priced too high to get the money out of those people who are willing to pay the price. Those people always believed that if the price is high, the product must be very good. For digital signal transmission, this HDMI cable is more than adequate. My video and audio were not degraded, and I did not notice any lost of clarity either on video or audio signal.

366 of 407 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit difficult to maneuver November 1, 2010

By Sadie VINE™ VOICE

Style Name:Braided with Ethernet| Size Name:2 Meters|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I hooked this braided HDMI cable between my HDTV and my computer to stream video from the internet to my HDTV. The picture is clear and the sound quality is very good. I don't see any difference while using this cable from computer to HDTV than I do when watching TV directly from my satellite box. The only problem I have with this cable is that it is very thick due to the braiding, which makes it hard to turn. I need to plug it into one side of my HDTV, loop it around the back of the TV and bring it out on the other side where I place my computer out of tripping range. The thickness of the cable makes it hard to loop around and it's heavier than the other cables I have. This cable would probably be best for professional use where there might be heavy usage and plugging and unplugging of the cord. It will probably stand the test of time and constant movement easier than the regular smooth vinyl cables. But, for normal home use, the vinyl cables are easier to handle.

For anyone who has not used an HDMI cable and is new to HDTV, this cable can be used to hook up your cable box, DVD or Blu Ray disc player, computer, Wii, sound system and whatever else you have that has an HDMI cable connector. You do not need to use separate audio cables as this beauty steams everything through it. It's super simple to use - just plug it in to your HDTV and plug the other end into the other component and play. I suggest getting HDMI cables for each separate component so you don't have to pull out the DVD cable to plug in your computer.

228 of 268 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Basic Cable at a Good Price November 1, 2010

By Michael J. Descy VINE™ VOICE

Style Name:Plain with Ethernet| Size Name:2 Meters|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

This is the HDMI cable to get right now: an HDMI 1.4 cable at a good price.

HDMI 1.4

HDMI 1.4 is the latest standard (as of November 2010 at least). It is backward compatible with other HDMI gear (mine all are HDMI 1.3 compliant). And it will be more useful to you if your TV supports HDMI 1.4 networking. I was not able to test the Ethernet networking capability of this cable, but I think the idea behind it is a good one.

For my current home entertainment setup, I had to set up separate Internet connections on my TV, set top box, Blu-Ray player, and WD TV LIVE (HTPC). It would have been a lot easier if I could have just set up my TV's internet connection, and allow all of my components to share it. That's what HDMI 1.4 promises to let you do--as long as all of your hardware, including the cables, supports it. This cable will support that functionality; it's more "future-proof" than the HDMI 1.3 cables I have been using.

Learn more (and see nice diagrams) at [...]

This Cable

This cable is really long, so I don't recommend it if your components are very close together. A 3-foot cable would easily suffice in that case.

Overall Impressions

This cable is a great buy. Definitely order it if your new A/V or PC components don't come with an HDMI cable.