How do you choose the right HDMI cable?

Do you want to connect appliances with an HDMI cable over a short distance (less than 7.5m)?

You don't have to look for a special type of HDMI cable. There won't be signal loss and all functions will be transmitted without a problem, like ARC, 4K, and 3D.

Do you want to connect appliances with and HDMI cable over a longer distance (more than 7.5m)?

There may be a loss in quality of the signal. This can cause a stuttering image, for example. The solution is a signal enhancer (also called a repeater) or an active cable. Signal enhancers and active cables need a separate power source. If you need to cover a longer distance, always choose an HDMI cable of at least 'Standard' build quality. This is an option in our product filter. Note: At distances of more than 30m, loss of quality may occur with HDMI cables that are active or use a signal enhancer.

Is your TV, Blu-ray player, soundbar, or game console closely to the wall? It may be difficult to connect the HDMI cable properly. The solution is an HDMI cable with a flexible swivel connector. A fancy term for a cable with an angled connector, so you can also easily connect your appliance in tight spaces.

Besides image and audio, you can also run an internet signal via the HDMI cable. To do so, this cable needs to support Ethernet. This can be useful if you have a smart TV, a home cinema system with internet support, or a laptop without an Ethernet port. The maximum Ethernet speed via HDMI is 100Mbit/s.