Comprehensive Have questions about HDMI cables? Use the handy chart below to find the best HDMI cable for your needs.
| SERIES / QUALITY GRADE | ||||||
| Standard Series (Good) |
HR Pro Series (Better) |
XHD Series (Best) |
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| Applications | Low Cost, smaller gauge. Good for short distances, non-critcal applications and all general purpose applications. |
High quality and high value. Uses larger gauges than normal, usualy 26 or 24, better shielding and more durable construction. Recommended for commercial and residential installation where reliability is primary consideration. | Larger gauge, premium materials, ultimate durability & performance. The X2600 although more expensive and not as capable for long distances as the X3V series, is an excellent value alternative to expensive retail home theater cables with silver coated center conductor, metal connectors and braided jacket. | |||
| Lengths Available | Standard 3', 6', 10', 15', 20' |
w/Ethernet 3', 6', 10', 15' |
Standard 25', 35', 50' |
w/Ethernet 25', 35', 50' |
Plenum-rated 25', 33', 40', 50', 75' |
Standard 10', 35' |
| 1.4 Compliant and backwards compatible |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gauge | 28awg | 28awg | 26awg | 26awg | 24awg | 26awg (Silver Coated Center Conductor) |
| Shielding | Double | Double | Triple | Triple | Triple | Triple |
| High Speed (480i, 720p, 1080p and beyond) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Capability |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| UL Rated (In Wall Use) |
No | No | CL3 | CL3 | CL2P | CL3 |
| X-traflex PVC Jacket | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes (Braided) |
| Plenum Jacket |
N/A | N/A | No | No | Yes | N/A |