HDMI uses a single cable for the transmission of uncompressed digital data and implements the EIA/CEA-861 standards. Buyers of HMDI cables source products primarily by cable type and connector type.

But how does one choose a suitable HDMI cable? There are various types of HDMI cables available with different build quality tiers, HDMI certifications, bandwidth limitations, and lengths on offer.

HDMI cables use male plugs at both ends, and all HDMI ports on equipment have female sockets. Cable runs that are longer than 25 feet for 1080p signals and longer than 49 feet for 1080i require ...