LG OLED GX TV - HDMI leads...

[Gunni Parker]

Recently purchased the above TV and Sound bar and TV combo that's on sale atm.

Its been a while since I have got a new TV.

So, the general gist I get when reading into this is that HDMI leads are a big con???

Obviously, I am not the type of person to spend £1000000 on a HDMI lead, but, what is the general opinion. I believe I will need HDMI 2.1 now?

 

[Simmz]

Only really ps5, Xbox and new av receivers can take advantage of 2.1 atm. Basically will do 4k at 120hz or 8k at 60hz. So if you have none of that just use current hdmi cables if you have any, should be fine for now as they will be 18gbps where as 2.1 ones are 48gbps.

 

[Gunni Parker]

Only really ps5, Xbox and new av receivers can take advantage of 2.1 atm. Basically will do 4k at 120hz or 8k at 60hz. So if you have none of that just use current hdmi cables if you have any, should be fine for now as they will be 18gbps where as 2.1 ones are 48gbps.

Ok, tar, so you I need a longer cable around 5m. So just a bog standard 5m cable will do? I don't need a gold plated one or anything like that. Obviously I want the best picture I can get.

 

[Simmz]

If you're buying one then may as well get. 2.1 and be done with it. Get this certified one isn't too expensive. It's when you need to start running 10m + it gets pricey.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Maxo...s=5m+certified+2.1+hdmi&qid=1616921419&sr=8-4

 

[Kenai]

If you want to 'future proof' for the HDMI 2.1 features of your TV, get a cable that is Ultra High Speed certified, to ensure the cable can deliver the required bandwidth.

 

[Gunni Parker]

Thank you fellas. It makes sense to do that.

 

[MOOGLEYS]

I have both my Series X and PS5 connected using uGreen cables from Amazon. They are not certified but work perfect at 48gbps and are a decent price and build.

 

[XeNoN89]

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07WN8C7XV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1
I got this one for my CX. Works perfectly

 

[theone8181]

If you're going for long runs I believe fibre over hi is best, however they aren't cheap. I don't think hdmi is rated for longer than 5m at 4k 120hz, or at least what I've heard people's responses.

 

[ShiWarrior]

If you're going for long runs I believe fibre over hi is best, however they aren't cheap. I don't think hdmi is rated for longer than 5m at 4k 120hz, or at least what I've heard people's responses.

correct
i think its 5m yes

i have this one :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08SLR3HW9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

dont forget, download the HDMI certification App to make sure it is genuine !

 

[snarloas1982]

I was experiencing audio drops every now and again with my setup. I actually went through about three or four hdmi leads until i found a brand mine worked with.

 

[Gunni Parker]

I was experiencing audio drops every now and again with my setup. I actually went through about three or four hdmi leads until i found a brand mine worked with.

I have been getting that as well every now and then. I believe you need a HDMI 2.1 on EARC to solve it. Belkin has been recommended.

 

[MrRockliffe]

I have been getting that as well every now and then. I believe you need a HDMI 2.1 on EARC to solve it. Belkin has been recommended.

Belkin cables aren’t necessarily high quality.

Length is also an important factor.


Amazon Basics tend to be good for anything <10 feet.


https://linustechtips.com/applicati...d=753946&key=ad6cd8ed48849140107087c21b71a674

 

[Gunni Parker]

Belkin cables aren’t necessarily high quality.

Length is also an important factor.


Amazon Basics tend to be good for anything <10 feet.


https://linustechtips.com/applicati...d=753946&key=ad6cd8ed48849140107087c21b71a674

It's a shame you can't get the Infinite cable rated no. 1 in the UK.