HDMI looks simple from the outside. One plug. One port. A promise that video and audio will “just work.” In real life, HDMI choices affect picture quality, refresh rate, gaming features, cable routing ...

Gold-plated HDMI cables have some benefits to them, but the perceived upgrades are limited in scope. Here's everything you ...

So you purchased a new big-screen TV this Black Friday and want to buy some accessories. One of those accessories is probably some HDMI cable so you can interface with your Xbox, Playstation 5, ...

HDMI cables are simple. They either work or they don’t. It doesn’t matter what you pay for them, how pretty they look, or what kind of promises are made on the box. Once you plug it in, you won’t know ...

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A few months ago, I wrote the provocatively titled "Why all HDMI cables are the same." There was a ruckus. Which I expected. But the post also generated some great questions. Which I hadn't. So let's ...

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After a couple of teaser press releases, one at CES and one just a short while ago, the HDMI Licensing organization has released the final version of the HDMI 1.4 spec. This is the first major HDMI ...

Walk into any electronics store and the HDMI wall can feel like a trap. Identical-looking cables range from a few dollars to eye-watering prices, all promising sharper 4K, richer color, or “future ...

Chances are good you'll have to replace your older HDMI cables if you want to use the latest data transfer standard with a 4K TV. Q. I’m on the verge of buying a new 4K TV and a new soundbar. I am ...

Even after two articles, and a tremendous number of page hits, there still seems to be lots of questions about HDMI cables. I credit this to the complexity of the topic and the mountain of ...