I noticed Officeworks dropped prices on their 4k HDMI cables:
They also have different Comsol 1.5m 4k HDMI cables available at the same price of $3.98, which come in colour. Although the title and description don't say it, the packaging is also marked as 4k compatible (Thanks @CVonC!) and they have a nice-looking plug as well. Options:
Update 12 April 2019: Comsol cables are no longer available
Stock available pretty much everywhere.
The Customer Reviews don't say much about the quality…
I can vouch for these
Really good quality, does 4k stream flawlessly
Even the end connectors are good quality
No news is good news?
I bought 2 I can see and hear my TV. Does that mean good quality?
Perfect 1 and 0
There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those that understand binary and those that don't.
Binary for the number 2 = 10
If you understood binary you would know this and laugh, if not then you would think that it read it as TEN.
@macfanboy: oh right…I have a computer science degree but I've forgotten most of this stuff already lol
I've bought a few.
They're very thick (almost stiff), with a reasonably slim plug.
For $4 I highly recommend.
Any difference between this and non-4K HDMI cable??
Didn't realise there was a difference …
there isnt
there is only "hi speed" and non hi speed
Cables rated at 4k can reach 18gbps. Non-4k cables may drop out above 1080p 60hz. I ran into this problem when moving to a UHD monitor, some HDMI cables would drop out every few minutes.
i had the same problem except all cables worked good @ 1.5m @ 4k60 4:4:4 chroma. When i tried to plug in the 5m only 1 worked properly, another showed artifacts and sound would cut out with lots of static, most no signal. i even tried the more expensive active cable which failed also.
Who rates the cable as supporting 4K?
Unless it a "premium high speed" HDMI cable it is likely no different from a normal "high speed" HDMI cable, just good use of marketing by the manufacturer.
Premium high speed HDMI cables should have the labeling as shown on HDMI.org
http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/premiumcable/Premium_HDMI_C…
Anything else such as HDMI2.0 or 4K etc is just marketing noise from the manufacturer.
better quality wires, better shielding… 4K requires a better cable as it requires a higher connection speed due to the larger amount of data flowing per second with 4K.
They also have coloured non-4k cables for $3.98 available.
Why would anyone get these if the 4k ones are backwards compatible?
Some people like colours. Perhaps those are more suited to watching the Mardigrass.
but mardigrass in 4k!
What makes you think they're any different besides colour?
I've got colour coded power cords and some of these from a prior OW deal.
Five HDMI inputs and one output go in to the back of my amp which is in a limited access cupboard. Makes troubleshooting a hell of a lot simpler.
yeah i get the colour coding scheme for convenience, i'd actually want to do that with mine. the thing is, i really wonder if there's any difference between the 4k-labelled black cable and the normal coloured ones. i doubt there is as people have noted.
Not sure whether the AWG is written on the cable. At the end of the day, the 4k capability depends on how well the cable conducts, which in turn depends on how much copper there is per wire. If the AWG is the same, then in theory so is their bandwidth (all else being equal).
I just bought one of each colour. The plastic wrapping on all of them is the same "1.5m High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet" with 4K Ultra HD logo. On the actual cable it says "High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet E205663 9U AWM STYLE 20276 80°C 30V".
The black 1.5m and 5m have exactly the same wrapping but all that's written on the cable is "HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET".
Bought one in ds yesterday for 17.50. Perhaps it seems a bit more sturdy and nicer but i could get a aussie bbq angus meal for $10. Feeling really sad
You're not from around here, are you?
Lol… We're gonna make you squeal, boy!
The "colored non-4k cables", most certainly support 4k, since they support HDMI 2.0. Assuming you mean these:
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/comsol-hdmi…
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/comsol-hdmi…
I'd be more concerned about this cable, since they don't list the specification anywhere, saying that it supports 4k is a bit ambiguous when you don't list the cable version.
HDMI 1.4 (found in a lot of cheap cables) technically runs 4k, but not great at 30hz whereas 2.0+ runs it at 60hz.
They are not meant to be using the HDMI revision numbers for labeling on cables or any consumer products.
No Use of HDMI Version Numbers Effective Immediately
Effective January 1, 2012, all HDMI products cannot make any reference to HDMI version numbers
http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/trademark_logo_pub.aspx
They have introduced a "premium high speed" HDMI
http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/premiumcable/Premium_HDMI_C…
This is a new testing standard for HDMI
Current "high speed" cables are meant to fully support 4k resolution, however some users have found this not to be the case, a "premium high speed" HDMI should guarantee compatibility will all formats.
Unless it labelled "premium high speed" HDMI, there may be no difference between the cables, anyone using HDMIv2.0 as advertising is misleading as there is no such standard set out by HDMI.org
Also there is no such thing as HDMIv1.5.
It supports HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 1.5
Some manufactures just put what they like on packaging to trick and confuse consumers.
Why a would you want colored HDMI cables when "It has a subtle black design which blends into your home or workspace."!
I have white ones connecting MACs to match the other white/greyish cables. Otherwise, all my others are regular black.
Have many of these cables (at least 15) running in our office. Connecting to 1080p monitors and work perfectly supporting video and audio without issue. Have also tried at home connecting from Bluray and AV amp to FHD TV and again no issues. Cannot comment on 4k as I don't have anything that supports it sadly but for 1080p these are fine and well worth the $4. What's the worst that can happen, if it don't work, take it back to OW and get refund. Nothing to lose really.
They are decent cables
This price has been couples month, good quality though
This sort of retail pricing on HDMI cables should be the norm nowadays
HDMI interface (port) entitles to claim the version(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.4a, 2.0), the cable(wire) cannot claim the version. If I was wrong, please let me know.
Good value for the 5m ones if you don't want to wait for shipping from china
No discount on the 10m ones, sadly.
I want to run HDMI and USB from my study (gaming pc) to my living room (projector) so I don't have to carry it back and forth…
Does anyone know how much they are normally? I have a 4K tv but no devices yet (can play 4k off usb though). Not sure if I should jump on this now or wait until closer to when I need one
I haven't seen decent quality HDMI cables get much cheaper than $4 during the last 7 years or so. And this one supports 4k. I doubt there is much reason to hold off - it won't get much cheaper, though it may stay the same.
The thing with HDMI cables is though, you will find you need one when you don't have it. And when you have them, you keep feeling that you have too many. Best to buy one in advance.
The thing with HDMI cables is though, you will find you need one when you don't have it. And when you have them, you keep feeling that you have too many.
This is too true!
Thanks OP
thanks. bought one of each.
will come in handy :)
much cheaper than the sale going on at dse