Of course it's an acronym, but there are also multiple types of HDMI cables and connectors, each designed to enhance the viewing experience in a specific way.

Not long ago, good advice for selecting an HDMI cable was pretty simple: get an HDMI cable. Nowadays? Not so much. Whether you’re just about to set up a next-generation game console or building a big ...

Some of the most popular cables today include DP and HDMI cables. But what exactly is the difference between the two, and is one better than the other? First of all, DP stands for DisplayPort, while ...

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Officially announced at CES 2025, HDMI 2.2 is the next-generation HDMI standard that promises to double available bandwidth for higher resolution and refresh rate support, and will require a new cable ...

HDMI 2.0 is fine for streaming and 4K60; HDMI 2.1 is required for 4K120 gaming. If you game on PS5/Xbox Series X, use HDMI 2.1 (both consoles include a 2.1 cable). HDMI 2.1 improves audio (eARC, Dolby ...

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The best HDMI cables help connect source devices to displays, such as gaming monitors, TV sound systems, and projectors, for users to enjoy high-quality audio and visuals. They do so by leveraging ...

Has anyone had any experience using HDMI fiber optic converters/extenders? I have a weird ground loop problem in my system which I traced back to my HTPC. I get hum whenever I join the grounds between ...

I have a legacy machine with a single BNC SoG out port I tested the port by running a single BNC cable from it to the G/Y port of the monitor below. It produced a crisp black whitish image I was ...

In brief: USB-C to HDMI cables for connecting portable devices to monitors or TVs are nothing new, but Anker's latest product includes a unique array of features at an attractive price. It charges ...