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AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters) by AmazonBasics
Digital product summary informationManufacturer: AmazonBasics Model: SK207 Color: black Product features: - One 6.5-foot-long (2.0 meters) Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided
- Connects your cable box, satellite dish, Blu-Ray player, and other source device to your HDTV
- Constructed with durable outer PVC layer; shielding to minimize interference
- Corrosion-resistant, gold-plated connectors for optimal signal clarity.
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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Digital camera reviews of AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)Digital camera Review: A bit more costly, but very well built Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this at the same time as I purchased the Mediabridge Ultra Series HDMI cable. I had sync issues between my cable box and my Samsung LCD HDTV and figured it was worth a try. I tried the lower cost Mediabridge Ultra first and, voila! no sync problems since! So the Mediabridge Ultra did the trick at a lower cost than this Amazon Basics cable.
So why the high review of this cable? Well, I also bought a second, larger HDTV for the bedroom and didn't have a cable for it, so the Amazon cable is working perfectly on that set while the Mediabridge does the work on the smaller set. From a functionality standpoint, I cannot and would not claim that this more costly Amazon cable is any better than the Mediabridge Ultra. But when it comes to the construction quality, the Amazon is a cut above and therefore worth a review.
While some will argue that all HDMI HiSpeed cables are the same, that is true only if the cable doesn't have any mechanical problems. For example, if your equipment is in a tight spot and the cable has to be bent 90 degrees close to the connector, there is the possibly that a lesser quality cable could suffer damage to either the connector or to some of the copper strands inside the cable itself. That may well be what caused my sync problems in the first place because the cable supplied with my Samsung TV frankly had weaker connector protection than either the Mediabridge and certainly this Amazon Basics cable. Whether any of the other EMI protection, etc. makes any difference I truly cannot say, but i can say that the Amazon cable is the best of the three that I have tried, has construction quality that appears on par with the 'best' branded cables, and the fact that I can buy 3 or 4 of these Amazon cables for the Monstrous price of one of those branded cables, and this is a no brainer! If you want a very good, high performance cable that does the job, the Mediabridge Ultra is recommended without reservation. If you want the same performance in an even higher quality of construction (and it looks nicer, too!), this Amazon Basics is worth the step up. And you are still saving lots of $$$$ over the big brand cables.
Summary of AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)AmazonBasics products are quality electronics accessories offered at a great value. The AmazonBasics Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided can help you obtain the maximum performance from your latest high-definition electronic devices. Use this two-meter-long cable to connect your HDTV to your cable box, satellite dish, Blu-Ray player, and more, and experience quality audio and video (up to 1080p) from your home.  | Where's the version number? According to HDMI, version numbers reflect capabilities, but do not correspond to product features. In other words, HDMI does not require manufacturers to implement everything that HDMI can do. HDMI provides a menu of capabilities and allows the manufacturer to choose which of those features make sense for its product line. For example, if you want the new video features called Deep Color, look for Deep Color in the feature set rather than HDMI 1.3, the version of the specification that enabled Deep Color. Why? Because the version of the specification that enables Deep Color (1.3) does not mandate that Deep Color functionality be implemented. As a result, HDMI strongly recommends that consumers look for products with the features they want, rather than the version number of the HDMI components. | |  | |  AmazonBasics HDMI cable (top) features dual-braided shielding to reduce interference and deliver a clean, crisp image vs, lower-quality cables (bottom). High-quality, gold-plated connectors resist corrosion while offering optimal signal transfer for superb audio and video quality. | Compatible with 3D TV Technology All current AmazonBasics HDMI cables support the latest HDMI compatible components and 3D TV functionality. The only element they do not currently support is Ethernet over HDMI. Quality Picture and Sound
- Supports 3D Content
- Guaranteed 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i Resolutions
- Supports Audio Return Channel
- Supports Highest Refresh Rates Available
- Supports Transfer Rates of Up to 340Mhz or 10.2gbps
- Supports True HD Dolby 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDCP Compliant
| Backwards Compatible with Previous HDMI Standards The cable is backwards compatible with all previous HDMI standards, so you'll be able to use this cable with all your HDMI devices. When you connect two devices with different HDMI standards, they will automatically find the best available connection. Shielding and Gold-Plated Connectors for Signal Purity This HDMI cable features shielding with a durable, black PVC outer layer. The shielding provides outstanding defense against outside interference and helps maintain the integrity and purity of the digital signal. The cable also features gold-plated connectors that resist corrosion while offering optimal signal transfer with lower distortion at the point of contact. The result is sound and picture quality that is faithful to the original. AmazonBasics: Quality Products at Low Prices AmazonBasics is a collection of consumer electronic "basics" created by combining quality and low prices for an overall focus on value. Warranty and Helpful Hints This cable is backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty. To view the full AmazonBasics warranty, click here. If you are having trouble connecting your components with this cable, click here for the AmazonBasics HDMI Helpful Hints Guide. What's in the Box Quad-shielded High-Speed HDMI Braided (6.5 Feet / 2.0 meters) and warranty card. |
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| | Plain Jacket Models | | Braided Jacket Models | | Flat Profile | |  HDMI |  HDMI with Ethernet | |  HDMI |  HDMI with Ethernet | |  Pivot-Head HDMI | | Ethernet Capable | | | | | | | | | 4K x 2K Supported | | | | | | | | | 1080p | | | | | | | | | 3D Support | | | | | | | | | Audio Return Channel | | | | | | | | | 24K Gold Connector | | | | | | | | | Deep Color Supported | | | | | | | | DTS, DTS-HD Master, Dolby Digital, & Dolby Digital True HD | | | | | | | | | Copper Braided Shield | Single Layer | Single Layer | | Dual Layer | Dual Layer | | | | Aluminum Mylar Shield | Dual Layer | Dual Layer | | Triple Layer | Triple Layer | | Dual Layer | | Bandwidth | 10.2 Gbit/S | 10.2 Gbit/S | | 10.2 Gbit/S | 10.2 Gbit/S | | 10.2 Gbit/S |
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