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 ...

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.

High speed HDMI cables are designed for video resolutions above 1080p and support 3D, 4K, and Deep Color. Select this type of cable to connect a 1080p display to a 1080p content source. Both types of ...

For HDMI video cables, see HDMI cable types. Cat1 and Cat2 are unofficial voice grade standards, while the rest are based on the EIA/TIA-568-B standards. Ethernet wiring today starts at Cat5e.