The 4 Best HDMI Cables for 2022
The best HDMI cables are necessary items to have if you want to hook your game console, Blu-ray player or media streamer up to your TV. It’s good to have a few lying around the house because they’re the most common way to connect accessories to your TV. And it’s no trouble finding plenty of well-performing and budget-friendly cables on the market.
Even cheap HDMI cables can still handle 4K HDR signals, so there’s no reason to drop serious cash on one — unless you happen to have a cutting-edge 8K TV.
But even in a level playing field, some cables are slightly better than others. Below, you’ll find our top picks for reliable and affordable HDMI cables for gaming consoles, TVs, computers, cable or satellite boxes, home theater receivers or DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD players.
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While there are some more expensive options out there, as long as the cable is able to pass the resolution you want, it will look the same as any other cable that can pass the resolution you want, regardless of price. The only thing you really need to think about is cable length.
So grab your game console, plug in your cable box and fire up your streaming device. Here are our picks for the best HDMI cable. Read More: Best 4K TVs for 2022
Cable recommendations (6 feet): AmazonBasics or Monoprice
I used 6-foot (1.8-meter) cables as the example for pricing, but of course there are longer and shorter options.
You can save some money getting shorter cables, but make sure they’re long enough for you to place your gear where you want. Measure twice, buy once.