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Choosing HDMI to HDMI cords for high-definition video and audio
This buying guide will help you:
Understand HDMI cables and recognize key features
Learn the important questions to ask before selecting the best HDMI cable for your application
Find the right HDMI cable compatible with your A/V components
Compare the different types of HDMI cables
What is an HDMI Cable?
HDMI is the global standard today for high-definition video with rich stereo audio. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, a standard for transmitting digital video and audio signals from a source to a display.
Common HDMI sources include:
Computers
Blu-ray™ players
Cable box and satellite receivers
Gaming consoles
Streaming sticks
Common HDMI displays include:
High-resolution TVs
Computer monitors
Projectors
Digital signs
HDMI signals are transmitted digitally in an uncompressed format. The result is superior picture quality and sound. Originally developed by a consortium of electronics manufacturers, HDMI has become the standard for connecting consumer audio/video components.
Laptops, PCs and computer monitors sometimes include a choice of HDMI or DisplayPort ports. For all applications up to and including 4K/60 Hz, HDMI and DisplayPort can be considered equivalent interfaces and you can use either one. If you are a gamer looking for a high-resolution image and very low latency, DisplayPort might have a slight advantage.
What Are the Different Types of HDMI Cable?
Is the cable that came with your device good enough? What about the old HDMI cord you’ve been using for years? That depends. Your existing cable may function with your new components, but it may not support the resolution of your display, nor other features such as HDCP.
Let’s explore the different types of HDMI cables to help ensure you receive the optimal picture and sound from your A/V installation. After all, you’ve made the investment in quality components for your home theater, video conferencing system or digital signage installation, so you’ll want ensure your HDMI cords give you the experience you’re expecting.
There are currently four types of HDMI cable that differ mainly by their maximum transmission bit rate. The higher the bit rate, the more audio and video data the cable can carry. That’s why the speed of the cable is an important factor in choosing the right cable because it tells you what resolution and color information it can carry. Color depth (or bit depth) is the number of bits used to indicate the color of a single pixel in an HDMI signal. More bits mean more colors, which ultimately mean a better picture.
How Do I Choose the Right HDMI Cable?
The most important factors in choosing an HDMI cable are:
Connector Type
Resolutions of your video source and display
Distance between devices
Special-Uses, such as installing the cable through walls or in moist or dusty environments
There are three types of HDMI connectors: Standard, Micro and Mini. The only real difference is size; the three connectors all function the same way.
Standard HDMI connectors are commonly found on TVs, computer monitors, gaming consoles, streaming sticks and desktop computers
Mini HDMI connectors may be found on devices like camcorders, DSLR cameras, laptops and some tablets
Micro HDMI connectors appear frequently on notebook computers, action cameras, some smartphones, tablets and portable media players
Obviously, the cable you choose must be compatible with the ports on your source device and display.
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