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TOP 1000 REVIEWERon January 18, 2016
Please do not waste your hard earned money on overpriced HDMI cables in the name of picture or sound improvements. I currently am using these AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI cables to connect our Yamaha v379 AV receiver to other HDMI enabled devices that link back to our 4K Samsung Smart TV and these have performed flawlessly.
HDMI cables come in four types: Standard-speed --> Standard-speed with Ethernet --> High-speed --> High-speed with Ethernet. Since High-speed cables are so cheap (e.g these AmazonBasics cables), there really isn't any point of getting Standard-speed anymore. On the other hand, as most HDMI devices today can't receive Ethernet over HDMI, High-speed HDMI cables are really all you need.
** Some numbers **
Standard-speed HDMI cables are rated up to 1080i ("i" stands for interlaced). In order for a HDMI cable to have a "High-speed" moniker, it must be capable of showing resolutions up to 4K --> 3840 x 2160 at 30fps (or 4,096 x 2160 at 24fps). And as the highest resolution any 4K TV currently on the market can produce is 3840 x 2160 at 30fps, even if you found a $100 cable at your local BestBuy that claims it can transmit much more than that, it doesn't matter as you are limited by your source (i.e your cable box, Xbox, PS4 e.t.c) and your TV's hardware capabilities.
Also HDMI cables can either produce an image/sound or nothing at all. There is NO in between. Therefore, a HDMI cable will either work or won't work (it may show a flashing image but this means it's a bad cable). But a more expensive HDMI cable will NOT show darker blacks and sharper colors than a less expensive HDMI cable. You either get 100% of the signal or no signal at all. Now if you intend on running your HDMI cable for more than 50ft, then you might want to invest in a HDMI cable that has "active" chips that help maintain the signal quality over a longer distance (but does NOT make the image/sound any better than the source).
** What about HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 or HDCP 2.2? **
This is another common misconception due to manufacturer marketing. HDMI 1.4, 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 are all hardware changes that do NOT require a cable change! Although there is a difference between them (you can google that yourself), there is no such thing as a HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 or HDCP 2.2 cable! The version numbers refer to the devices that the HDMI cable connects into & NOT the cable itself. The cable simply is a pipeline linking the two. Hence, if you do happen to own a TV and another device that both have HDMI 2.0 ports, any AmazonBasics High-speed rated cable will work perfectly fine with it.
** Conclusion **
At this price point, there is very little reason to spend more money on more expensive HDMI cables over these AmazonBasics High-speed cables. If you have a 3D, 4K, HDCP 2.2 or HDMI-ARC compatible device, these High-speed cables will work perfectly fine for you.
HDMI cables come in four types: Standard-speed --> Standard-speed with Ethernet --> High-speed --> High-speed with Ethernet. Since High-speed cables are so cheap (e.g these AmazonBasics cables), there really isn't any point of getting Standard-speed anymore. On the other hand, as most HDMI devices today can't receive Ethernet over HDMI, High-speed HDMI cables are really all you need.
** Some numbers **
Standard-speed HDMI cables are rated up to 1080i ("i" stands for interlaced). In order for a HDMI cable to have a "High-speed" moniker, it must be capable of showing resolutions up to 4K --> 3840 x 2160 at 30fps (or 4,096 x 2160 at 24fps). And as the highest resolution any 4K TV currently on the market can produce is 3840 x 2160 at 30fps, even if you found a $100 cable at your local BestBuy that claims it can transmit much more than that, it doesn't matter as you are limited by your source (i.e your cable box, Xbox, PS4 e.t.c) and your TV's hardware capabilities.
Also HDMI cables can either produce an image/sound or nothing at all. There is NO in between. Therefore, a HDMI cable will either work or won't work (it may show a flashing image but this means it's a bad cable). But a more expensive HDMI cable will NOT show darker blacks and sharper colors than a less expensive HDMI cable. You either get 100% of the signal or no signal at all. Now if you intend on running your HDMI cable for more than 50ft, then you might want to invest in a HDMI cable that has "active" chips that help maintain the signal quality over a longer distance (but does NOT make the image/sound any better than the source).
** What about HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 or HDCP 2.2? **
This is another common misconception due to manufacturer marketing. HDMI 1.4, 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 are all hardware changes that do NOT require a cable change! Although there is a difference between them (you can google that yourself), there is no such thing as a HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 or HDCP 2.2 cable! The version numbers refer to the devices that the HDMI cable connects into & NOT the cable itself. The cable simply is a pipeline linking the two. Hence, if you do happen to own a TV and another device that both have HDMI 2.0 ports, any AmazonBasics High-speed rated cable will work perfectly fine with it.
** Conclusion **
At this price point, there is very little reason to spend more money on more expensive HDMI cables over these AmazonBasics High-speed cables. If you have a 3D, 4K, HDCP 2.2 or HDMI-ARC compatible device, these High-speed cables will work perfectly fine for you.
on September 18, 2016
I am going to keep this review short and sweet. I saw many reviews referencing these cables not being able to handle 4K HDR or support 4:4:4 chroma at 60Hz. While I cannot speak for the configurations of other users, I can confirm the following:
Using this cable on a Samsung KS8500, I can confirm that this cable supports:
UHD 4K HDR Content
4K 30Hz 4:4:4
4K 60Hz 4:4:4
I am attaching a picture of the chroma test as well. The bottom two lines are perfectly visible using this cable.
Using this cable on a Samsung KS8500, I can confirm that this cable supports:
UHD 4K HDR Content
4K 30Hz 4:4:4
4K 60Hz 4:4:4
I am attaching a picture of the chroma test as well. The bottom two lines are perfectly visible using this cable.
on January 4, 2016
My old one died. I ordered this. Things work again.
Thinking of ordering 4-5 more just to have Laying around for backup.
The quality of the cable is high and the price is great.
My old cable is currently wrapped around the throat of a Bestbuy manager who tried to sel me on why I need $50 versions of this cable
Thinking of ordering 4-5 more just to have Laying around for backup.
The quality of the cable is high and the price is great.
My old cable is currently wrapped around the throat of a Bestbuy manager who tried to sel me on why I need $50 versions of this cable
on August 24, 2016
I needed an HDMI cable to connect my macbook pro to my new LED TV. I was a bit overwhelmed by the different information that is out there.
Some sellers talk about protocols and such that to the mere consumer do not mean anything.
Now, because I am not an expert on data transfer speeds or anything of that sort I cannot speak of its abilities. My experience with the cable has been great, I watch movies on 1080p with audio embeded and it works flawless.
The price is also great, less that 80c per foot! can't beat that.
the quality of the construction of the cable is way above of acceptable. the connector's jacket is made of molded plastic/rubber, so no chance of it breaking apart; and the cable itself has a protective jacket or shield which helps keep the cable from being damaged. because of this jacket it is a little bit stiff, therefore I wouldn't recommend for applications where the cable will be bent most of the time
Some sellers talk about protocols and such that to the mere consumer do not mean anything.
Now, because I am not an expert on data transfer speeds or anything of that sort I cannot speak of its abilities. My experience with the cable has been great, I watch movies on 1080p with audio embeded and it works flawless.
The price is also great, less that 80c per foot! can't beat that.
the quality of the construction of the cable is way above of acceptable. the connector's jacket is made of molded plastic/rubber, so no chance of it breaking apart; and the cable itself has a protective jacket or shield which helps keep the cable from being damaged. because of this jacket it is a little bit stiff, therefore I wouldn't recommend for applications where the cable will be bent most of the time
AmazonBasics cables are great BUT NOTE the 15' length is very THICK diameter, see pic for comparisons.
on April 10, 2017
AmazonBasics cables are great BUT NOTE the 15' length is very THICK diameter, see pic for comparisons.
I have many AmazonBasics cables in the 3-10' lengths so maybe this large increase in thickness is due to the 15' length but the thickness was not what I was expecting so I thought I'd mention it for others. In general the thickness would probably be a plus but I was just looking for a "standard" thickness HDMI cable for flexibility etc.
The pictured HDMI cables are all "High-Speed with Ethernet" and (Left to Right) are :
Mouse cable (Dell USB)
Thin / Flex HDMI (KabelDirekt (15 feet) HDMI Cable (1080p 4K 3D High Speed with Ethernet ARC) - FLEX Series)
6' "Typical" HDMI cable (generic cable being replaced with KabelDirekt FLEX Series above)
Very Thick HDMI (AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 15 Feet (Latest Standard))
I have many AmazonBasics cables in the 3-10' lengths so maybe this large increase in thickness is due to the 15' length but the thickness was not what I was expecting so I thought I'd mention it for others. In general the thickness would probably be a plus but I was just looking for a "standard" thickness HDMI cable for flexibility etc.
The pictured HDMI cables are all "High-Speed with Ethernet" and (Left to Right) are :
Mouse cable (Dell USB)
Thin / Flex HDMI (KabelDirekt (15 feet) HDMI Cable (1080p 4K 3D High Speed with Ethernet ARC) - FLEX Series)
6' "Typical" HDMI cable (generic cable being replaced with KabelDirekt FLEX Series above)
Very Thick HDMI (AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 15 Feet (Latest Standard))
on June 7, 2016
I recently upgraded to a 4K TV and to get the best picture I upgraded to these HDMI 2.0 cables. These cables meet the newest standards for HDMI cables and I don't know if it's the cables, the TV or a combination of both but I have never seen a better picture. These cables are well made but still flexible enough to get around my entertainment stand with ease. Both ends are HDMI A Male to A Male cable (standard pretty much) and they are gold plated and corrosion resistant. They meet HDMI 2.0 standards (4K Video at 60 Hz, 2160p, 48 bit/px color depth) that supports bandwidth up to 18Gbps and backwards compatible with earlier versions. Since they are backed by AmazonBasics lifetime warranty and a 2 pack - what more could you ask for? The quality is great ad the price is even greater.
on May 17, 2017
Despite what a lot of ignorant (or money grubbing) people want you to believe, you get no better picture or sound quality from a $5 HDMI cable than you do from a $100 HDMI cable. Assuming you are using a 15 foot or shorter cable that is not defective.
If the picture and sound do not break up, it is working 100%. This is based on the physics of electronics and how these digital cables are designed to work. Signals are transmitted as a series of ones and zeroes (a bit). The receiving end either sees the bit or it doesn't. If it sees the bit, you output will be 100% as good as the information put onto the cable at the source. If it does not see the bit, you will get breakups or nothing at all.
The longer the cable, weaker the bits get and the harder it is to decide if it is a one or a zero, and the more chance interference may get into the cable from the outside. On any cable over 25 feet, I would be more concerned over quality, but that doesn't mean that you have to spend $100. If you have no dropouts, it's working.
This cable seems to be reasonably good quality and Amazon gives you a lifetime warranty. How can you beat that.
If the picture and sound do not break up, it is working 100%. This is based on the physics of electronics and how these digital cables are designed to work. Signals are transmitted as a series of ones and zeroes (a bit). The receiving end either sees the bit or it doesn't. If it sees the bit, you output will be 100% as good as the information put onto the cable at the source. If it does not see the bit, you will get breakups or nothing at all.
The longer the cable, weaker the bits get and the harder it is to decide if it is a one or a zero, and the more chance interference may get into the cable from the outside. On any cable over 25 feet, I would be more concerned over quality, but that doesn't mean that you have to spend $100. If you have no dropouts, it's working.
This cable seems to be reasonably good quality and Amazon gives you a lifetime warranty. How can you beat that.
on September 28, 2016
Previously I was only using the passthru hdmi on my receiver, as people were saying the tv would do better up scaling on its own. However, I tried recently and the 2160p processing from Receiver is definitely better. I am guess the tv is only doing a basic line doubling algorithm and not as good as the chipset in the Onkyo receiver. I used a thumbnail on the movie menu from Apple TV menu for The Scorch Trials. The upscaled was much less grainy and slightly brighter. After some minutes however, the picture would shake, flash and get progressively worse until I switch back to 1080p or passthru mode
I tried 5 cables, all of which said there were high speed and one that said high speed with Ethernet. All failed quickly as soon as I tried 4K processing
After soon reading, I found that progressively more bandwidth is needed for 1080p, Arc, 3D, deep color, 2060p, 2060p with deep color etc, 2060p 3D etc. i.e.
So poor quality cables with less wire or less insulation may fail digital handshakes etc at high speeds
Figuring it was he cable not handling the bandwidth, I got the cheap Amazon cable. Boom, no issues. Couldn't be happier and at the cheap price I can't complain.
Will definitely use Amazon basic cables from now on
PS. Don't be suckered into an expensive cable - this is the one you need
I tried 5 cables, all of which said there were high speed and one that said high speed with Ethernet. All failed quickly as soon as I tried 4K processing
After soon reading, I found that progressively more bandwidth is needed for 1080p, Arc, 3D, deep color, 2060p, 2060p with deep color etc, 2060p 3D etc. i.e.
So poor quality cables with less wire or less insulation may fail digital handshakes etc at high speeds
Figuring it was he cable not handling the bandwidth, I got the cheap Amazon cable. Boom, no issues. Couldn't be happier and at the cheap price I can't complain.
Will definitely use Amazon basic cables from now on
PS. Don't be suckered into an expensive cable - this is the one you need
on July 20, 2016
I bought the 15 ft w/Ethernet version. It works fine, but the width is monsterous -- thicker than a large VGA cable. They have to do this -- for HDMI gauge must increase with length, and w/Ethernet means the pairs are twisted. If you care about the thickness, best to spend a few extra for an HDMI cable with Redmere, which allows for thinner cables at longer runs.
(Photo from left: 15ft AmazonBasics w/Ethernet, 6ft w/Redmere, 10ft w/Ethernet, 10ft VGA)
(Photo from left: 15ft AmazonBasics w/Ethernet, 6ft w/Redmere, 10ft w/Ethernet, 10ft VGA)
on April 15, 2017
I bought 2 of these and had the same problem with both. You either get no picture or a very red striped or pixelated picture not clear enough to make-out or watch. It isn't enough of a connection to provide a signal so it goes in and out. We used one in our bedroom and kept having problems with the connection. We thought it was the Roku or the power supply and replaced both. We eventually quit using the Roku thinking it just wasn't going to work. We used the other in our game room to attach an extra gaming system to the TV. Apparently it has never worked - I just thought my kids preferred the other games. When I realized their's hadn't worked either I tried a cable from our cable box and both my Roku and their gaming system worked perfectly. Since they were both used on "extra" electronics, I didn't realize they weren't working in time to return them.
