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AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI Cable 6 Feet 2 Pack
Last Updated: January 15, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
3
Unverified
23
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HDMI
4K
RESOLUTION
72 meters
SIZE
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Cables
210cables, hdmi, cord, thick, tv
+75%
-25%
" ... The cable itself is good with good secure connectors but the jacket makes getting this to bend around obstacles and lay flat difficult. ... "
" ... It's an okay price for the cord ... "
" ... This is just as good or better than the way more expensive cables. ... "
" ... Great cables, though not HDCP compliant ... "
" ... Nice cable it last long. ... "
" ... The cable is very thick and seems very durable. ... "
" ... I've had this cable for months now and I use it a least 3 times a week. ... "
" ... I bought another one to run the cable from my living room to bedroom. ... But this cable is great!!! ... Overall I'm extremely satisfied with this cable. ... "
Ports
146cable, tv, cables, monitor, thick
+79%
-21%
" ... Way better than using hdmi over Ethernet. ... "
" ... It seems like if you already have another monitor connected to your laptop through VGA, you cant add one more monitor with HDMI Adapter. ... "
" ... Spending big bucks for HDMI cable is NOT necessary unless you are going long distances. ... "
" ... It's an affordable HDMI cable. ... "
" ... Cable seems sturdy and fine for HDMI usage, however, it has "amazon basics" in white text all over it. ... "
" ... It seems like you ALWAYS need HDMI cords for SOMETHING! ... "
" ... I needed a long HDMI cable to attach to my ceiling projector in my classroom, to my laptop on my desk. ... "
" ... We had our Nintendo Switch dock hooked up from behind the couch, running this wire under the rug and under the couch. ... "
Price
90money, value, worth, job, reasonable
+97%
-3%
" ... Well, this got the job done at a pretty reasonable price. ... "
" ... Gets the job done, good length, and good price ... "
" ... Probably worth the price. ... "
" ... Good budget product. ... "
" ... A great value as I got three codes for the price I would’ve paid for one in the store ... "
" ... Awesome product exceeded Expectations ... "
" ... This was a great deal. ... "
" ... I buy a lot of Amazon Basics products because they tend to be really good quality and at an affordable price. ... "
Device Compatibility
87connect, monitor, laptop, computer, projector
+80%
-20%
" ... Works great for connecting my computer to the station. ... "
" ... Great connection, and perfect for my home office! ... "
" ... I bought this for my TV to be connected with computer. ... "
" ... work prefect with my pc and tv connection. ... "
" ... Worked well with our TV to the laptop. ... "
" ... I was using a Canon Vixia HF R800 connected through a CamLink to my laptop. ... "
" ... Use for a computer ... "
" ... Firmly connected ends. ... "
Product Reliability
58months, stopped working, year, issues, working
+53%
-47%
" ... I purchased this one 2 months ago and it's perfect for what I need. ... "
" ... No problems at all! ... "
" ... Still using it a year later ... "
" ... It seems like it'll last a pretty long time. ... "
" ... Using it for last 1 month didn't face any issues . ... "
" ... Works as expected, no issues. ... "
" ... I have been using it for over 3 months with no issues. ... "
" ... Ours are still going strong after 2 years or more. ... "
Build Quality
52sturdy, durable, material, feels, cable
+87%
-13%
" ... DOES THE TRICK IS OF REALLY GOOD QUALITY MATERIAL. ... "
" ... Made from durable rubber and strong ends, I’d say it’s worth buying a cable from amazon basics if you don’t want to head over to the store ... "
" ... The mailer this came in was a brown bag, but it still felt very sturdy and was 100% recyclable. ... "
" ... A great quality of material. ... "
" ... feels a little cheap, but very affordable and seems to work well ... "
" ... I was kind of surprised and how thick it is. ... "
" ... Very durable and quality materials! ... "
" ... Great quality - thick. ... "
Marketplace
45works, product, described, basics, advertised
+78%
-22%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Amazon Basics continues to impress ... "
" ... These are exactly as described. ... "
" ... Work as described. ... "
" ... I was totally surprised of good quality of product and fast shipment thanks. ... "
" ... Amazon Basics products such as this are a great value buy compared to other retailers. ... "
" ... Amazon to the rescue. ... "
" ... Amazon basics never lets me down! ... "
Picture Quality
43quality, tv, sound, hdmi, great picture quality
+81%
-19%
" ... I have connected it will LenovoS530 laptop and 32' monitor and it works really seamlessly and picture quality is not bad. ... "
" ... Ive had it for a few months now and good picture quality but it is a hdtv just dumb. ... "
" ... No issues with picture quality. ... "
" ... Picture started cutting out. ... Using the hdmi pass-thru on samsung hw-q90r sound bar to epson 5040ub projector. ... "
" ... The picture quality is out of this world. ... "
" ... Solved my picture problem on my smart TV ... "
" ... Excellent picture quality and stability can be expected from this cable, ... "
" ... Picture quality is good. ... "
Resolution
39hdr, 1080p, tv, hdmi, content
+87%
-13%
" ... My TV was constantly blinking and changing resolution, thought it was my new receiver. ... Ended up being old HDMI cables that were not rated for 4k. ... "
" ... I bought 3 labeled for 4K, and another 2-pack simply labeled "high-speed" and they all work, so long as the output is simple. ... "
" ... I dont have a way to test full throughput but I get a 4k signal with no issues. ... "
" ... It just works as advertised, I can now play games from my pc 9m away from my OLED display with 0 latency while displaying 4K 60fps and HDR. ... "
" ... I was experiencing dropouts of picture and sound quality when I purchased a new Marantz 4K receiver to hook up my new Samsung 4K TV and Sony 4K UHD BD player. ... "
" ... PS - the xbox it is hooked to looks great on a 4k tv! ... "
" ... 1080 p was fine. ... "
" ... Great hdmi connection with 4k as mentioned. ... "
Cable Length
31length, cord, long, ft, diameter
+84%
-16%
" ... The cord is long and very functional. ... "
" ... The cable is directional, so make sure you install properly from source to display (not backwards). ... "
" ... I'd like a smaller diameter cable when they make one, but this works well. ... "
" ... This cable is just long enough to run through my installed conduit. ... "
" ... It's an okay price for the cord ... "
" ... If you're using this with a monitor right behind your laptop, the 3 ft cable is the perfect length. ... "
" ... I love the small diameter of this cable. ... "
" ... Nice cable it last long. ... "
Overall performance
27speed, done, works, fast, without
+96%
-4%
" ... This does the job. ... "
" ... This did the job! ... "
" ... Perfect for the job and inexpensive. ... "
" ... Does the job! ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... I have used it for three days now and it connects fast and seems to be well built. ... "
" ... It hooked up to my monitor and GPU without issue and displays correctly. ... "
" ... Just what the doctor ordered it did the job. ... "
Delivery
19fast, quickly, product, good condition, arrived
+89%
-11%
" ... THIS ARRIVED VERY QUICKLY . ... "
" ... Came in good condition though ... "
" ... Easy to do, quick delivery. ... "
" ... Shipped quickly and is exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Good product and delivery ... "
" ... Needed this, ordered and it arrived quickly. ... "
" ... This is a great value and the shipping was very fast. ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and in good condition ... "
Display Clarity
18tv, monitor, display, black, laptop
+61%
-39%
" ... I would hook my laptop up to the flat-screen TV as the monitor. ... "
" ... Full resolution to both. ... "
" ... That makes our work lot more easier by using it to connect to my second screen. ... "
" ... When I started working from home I very soon found that using this allowed me to see on my big screen TV what could be on my laptop. ... "
" ... It hooked up to my monitor and GPU without issue and displays correctly. ... "
" ... Excellent picture when viewing tv. ... "
" ... Worked in providing dual screen capability ... "
" ... Works very well no noise no static on the display ... "
Product As Described
17described, advertised, picture, exactly as described, worked
+88%
-12%
" ... It works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Brings me the picture. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... These are exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works great as advertised. ... "
" ... Work as described. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
Size
14size, like, quality, perfect, long
+79%
-21%
" ... good length to be able to reach where you need it to ... "
" ... Really heavy duty. ... "
" ... heavy duty, long, sturdy. ... "
" ... Perfect length and quality! ... "
" ... This came in handy ... "
" ... Length good for my use ... "
" ... It is very durable and has been used for a long time ... "
" ... I keep a small go bag with this item seems to come in handy having a catchall bag with items like this You never know ... "
Returns
13late, back, window, trash, ship
-100%
" ... a lesson learned. ... "
" ... Also, it took 3 weeks to ship despite saying otherwise. ... "
" ... As I said, the product doesn't work in just 2 months and couldn't return or replace. ... "
" ... Had to send back. ... "
" ... now i toss into trash . ... "
" ... Unfortunately, my window of opportunity to return it to Amazon for exchange/refund has closed. ... "
" ... I have not tried to return, just didn't find the time. ... "
" ... Worse still, too late to return it. ... "
Network
10walls, running, quality, perfect, long
+80%
-20%
" ... Wish they would tell you it may need a signal booster being that long. ... "
" ... Great connection, and perfect for my home office! ... "
" ... I like that they get the 'signal' from whatever device you connect them to and get it to whatever device you have on the receiving end. ... "
" ... Excellent, clearer signal and perfect length. ... "
" ... STRONG WIRE GOID SIGNAL ... "
" ... and I wanted to extend my FireTV so it would be closer to to the house for th best signal. ... and now I have the best signal I ever had. ... "
" ... Stay way especially if you plan on running behind walls or ceilings, basically anything other than laying it on a floor. ... "
" ... Since it's fiber, try to be gentle when running them between walls. ... "
Fit
10fits, fit, tight, perfectly, little
+80%
-20%
" ... Fits snugly, quality seems good, and it's held up so far. ... "
" ... It will definitely knock my rolley chair over before I am ever able to roll over it, and risk shredding it (can confirm). ... "
" ... I'm a little nervous to make tight bends with this, but they have worked out perfectly for us. ... "
" ... It fits about a foot or more. ... "
" ... The cable itself is good with good secure connectors but the jacket makes getting this to bend around obstacles and lay flat difficult. ... "
" ... These fit the bill! ... "
" ... Feels good in your hand it did not feel like I was going to break it pulling it in my wall. ... "
Capacity
9one, office, tv, living, like
+100%
" ... Great connection, and perfect for my home office! ... "
" ... Stay way especially if you plan on running behind walls or ceilings, basically anything other than laying it on a floor. ... "
" ... I like that it's long and reach across the room😃 ... "
" ... I bought another one to run the cable from my living room to bedroom. ... "
" ... This means it is sturdy but does not limit how I have been able to place my monitor in my home office. ... "
" ... Needed one of these for the tv in my mom’s guest bedroom. ... "
" ... I bought a 25' cable for our office conference room and I can tell this was definitely the right one to buy. ... "
" ... I have a TV in a detached garage . ... "
Software Platform
8youtube, roku, netflix, got, every
+75%
-25%
" ... Use it with my Apple Tv, use it for Netflix and the likes. ... "
" ... Got it to connect a Roku to the TV. ... "
" ... Got these for my little brother and sisters as present so they can hook their chrome book to bigger monitors. ... "
" ... It works great with iPad to TV application fir streaming Netflix, YouTube and others. ... "
" ... I use it to connect my Roku to the TV, and the picture is great. ... "
" ... I bought this for my aunt and she loves it, she watches netflix from her computer to the tv since she does not have a smart tv ... "
Ease of Use
7plug, easy, works, use, install
+86%
-14%
" ... Easy to use and didn’t have any issues. ... "
" ... Easy to use/plug in ... "
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... It was easy to connect and works extremely well inn that environment. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
Sound Quality
7picture, worked, video, tv, audio
+86%
-14%
" ... Works very well no noise no static on the display ... "
" ... Picture and audio worked great. ... "
" ... I should note that I am a professional Audio Video integrator and have lots of experience. ... "
" ... The picture was always out of sync with the sound. ... AND, now I could also use my Bose speakers that are connected to the TV! ... "
" ... Haven’t had any issues transmitting video or sound yet. ... "
Gaming
6use, tv, play, gaming, games
+100%
" ... Had to connect my laptop to our tv to play some games and it displays it well. ... "
" ... If the movie, game, etc. ... "
" ... Use it to connect my TV to my PC and play same games I'd rather use a controller for. ... "
" ... Gives you the length for computer or game systems. ... "
" ... Great material, good for my game room/console, works awesome as needed ... "
CD/DVD
6dvd, ray, worked, tv, cable
+83%
-17%
" ... Easy to attach to tv and dvd player. ... "
" ... I've used them so far on a computer monitor and DVD player without issue or image degradation. ... "
" ... Worked perfect for new blu-ray player. ... "
" ... my blu-ray thank u ... "
" ... I have this cable hook up to my mothers blue ray DVD player it works great, 5 stars to amazon & 5 stars to the seller Also 5 stars to the company that made the HDMIi cable ... "
Design
6good, little, feels
+83%
-17%
" ... feels a little cheap, but very affordable and seems to work well ... "
" ... looks good on my TV and remains steady then I'm happy. ... "
" ... Everything looks good. ... "
" ... It looks awesome. ... "
" ... Looks the same as the expensive ones. ... "
Comfort
6little, feels, bends, perfectly, heavy duty
+100%
" ... It is very heavy duty feeling. ... "
" ... feels a little cheap, but very affordable and seems to work well ... "
" ... I'm a little nervous to make tight bends with this, but they have worked out perfectly for us. ... "
" ... The woven nylon lays much flatter and makes bends easier to achieve and not resisting your intented layout. ... "
" ... Feels good in your hand it did not feel like I was going to break it pulling it in my wall. ... "
" ... Pain free ordering and receiving process. ... "
Setup
5install, easy, use, connect
+100%
" ... This works perfectly, make sure you install it in the correct direction which is clearly labeled on the connection ends. ... "
" ... Using these for ARC+ and all audio to my 7.1 Atmos setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... It was easy to connect and works extremely well inn that environment. ... "
" ... this was the perfect time to get a new one installed. ... "
Defective Delivery
5item, defective, arrived
-100%
" ... One was defective. ... "
" ... The item arrived opened. ... "
" ... Mine came broken. ... "
" ... Returned immediately after opening the box. ... "
" ... I guess I got a dud. ... "
For Running
4get
+75%
-25%
" ... Ran this in the attic and it works excellent. ... "
" ... Perfect for the super long runs. ... "
" ... Bought two of these to help me get some monitors up and running and they work beautifully. ... "
Video Playback
4quality, game, 4k
+100%
" ... If the movie, game, etc. ... "
" ... Used it to watch movies on tv ... "
" ... Can't wait to watch live-stream church services now! ... "
For Kids
3+100%
" ... Good help to the laptop to my son. ... "
" ... It’s like the diameter of one of those fat crayons for toddlers. ... "
" ... Now we are ready to mirror for virtual school! ... "
Color
3good, quality, noticed, monitor, laptop
+67%
-33%
" ... It’s good, it doesn’t flicker the image. ... "
Device Stand
3tv, mounted, long, bought, projector
+100%
" ... Bought this to assist my uncle in replacing a TV setup that was almost 14 years old, with cabling built into the wall of his house. ... "
" ... I used this to connect to a projector mounted to my ceiling. ... "
" ... It was long enough for what I needed because I wanted to fish it through the wall and use it with my mounted TV. ... "
Charging
3cable
+67%
-33%
" ... Best Buy was charging me twice as much for just 1 cable and this package has 2 of them. ... "
" ... Charging quickly, the price is not expensive, cost-effective ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 72 meters
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K