Which HDMI cable?

[mrsmith1]

Does it matter which HDMI cable you use? Is there any that are better for Apple TV?

 

[Casey Royals]

yes it does, but not just for Apple TV, any 4k player needs these. If you’re running 4k you need a 4K-8K 18Gbps HDMI Cable. I use a Audioquest BlueBerry 4K-8K 18Gbps for the ATV to the TV and a Audioquest Pearl 48 8K-10K 48Gbps from the TV to my AV Receiver.

 

[waw74]

you don't need super premium cables. If the cable supports the spec, then it supports the spec.

as long as they're HDMI 2.1, you're good to go
mono price has them, or the Best Buy essentials, or tons on amazon, All for a tiny fraction of the price of the cables mentioned in the last post.

 

[Kenny99]

As "waw74" said its all in the specs'. Check the Spec's on ALL of the items in your "TV Chain". (Cable / Satellite - internet provider, Apple TV, sound bar, and TV. I would select cables that are one step above your needs for future needs and the $ is not that much more.

 

[HDFan]

Just make sure that the cable is certified.

HDMI Cables - Different Cable Types

HDMI cable overview with the different HDMI cable types, their port capabilities, and how to tell the HDMI connector types apart. HDMI 2.1b

www.hdmi.org

 

[Fuchal]

I only buy AudioQuest Cherry Cola 48 cables. They're pretty inexpensive at only $900. Just kidding. Monoprice is fine.

 

[Alameda]

you don't need super premium cables. If the cable supports the spec, then it supports the spec.

as long as they're HDMI 2.1, you're good to go
mono price has them, or the Best Buy essentials, or tons on amazon, All for a tiny fraction of the price of the cables mentioned in the last post.

If it’s called an “HDMI 2.1 cable” it does not support the spec. HDMI does not allow the use of the Specification Version Number in its officially licensed, certified products.

The cables which support 1080p60 are called HDMI High Speed and High Speed with Ethernet
The cables which support up to 4K60 are called HDMI Premium High Speed and Premium High Speed with Ethernet
The cables which support up to 8K, and transport up to 48 Gpbs are called HDMI Ultra High Speed

The Premium and Ultra certified cables carry holographic labels with a QR code which can be used to identify them as certified compatible.

 

[Royksöpp]

Just get the Belkin one that Apple sells. That’s what I use on both of mine.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/...d85a2798114b7b6d73219d920ab2e71dbc48089803872

 

[Audit13]

I have always used the Amazon Basics cables and they've been fine for my 4k/60 requirements.

I use an AppleTV 4k 2nd gen, Zidoo z9x, LG 4k UHD disc player, and Anthem avm70 processor.