Is it worth buying expensive HDMI cables?

We recently reported that How to make the most of the TVs USB-and now we are helping to choose HDMI cable. The question is not easy, as there are very high price differences behind each product. But is it really worth investing in a more expensive product?

In short, the answer is that above a certain level, there is no noticeable difference between cheaper and more expensive HDMI cables. In vain, one cable is much more than another, it will not affect the quality of the image and the sound.

However, the situation is not that simple, as the more expensive cables have better quality control and reinforced signals, which is also an important consideration for the choice. What exactly does that mean?

THE Slashgear It also evokes two research on the subject. One is a 2016 less scientific measurement that found that there is actually no difference between expensive and cheaper versions. The other research was conducted in 2021, where measurement of professional cables was used. Here, the results show that the quality of the cable becomes important if it plans longer cable guides, as signal reinforcement can help a lot in this area.

What do experts advise?

The above answers are also supported by articles in the professional A/V publication. They said: If you have a 4K TV but don’t have a 4K120-capable game system and you don’t plan to keep your home theater components too far, almost any newly purchased HDMI cable will work for video content « 

That is, the point is that instead of the price, you have to pay attention to buying products made by famous brands. However, as Jeff Park, a senior technical manager at HDMI Licensing, has confirmed, the price does not guarantee good sign quality. Performance is determined by source material, so you should not fall for expensive cables, as they may not be better off in quality.