Best & Affordable HDMI Cables

John Barnett
Nowadays more than ever do people concern themselves with getting the most graphical output possible on their tech devices. No matter how crisp or clear the image already is, they always want something even better. Whether they're surfing the net, watching some videos, playing a game, or looking at photos - people always want to push their visual limits. It is this phenomenon that has bred a strong passion for HDMI cables. Consumers looking for some of the best, affordable HDMI cables need look no further.

1. BlueRigger High Speed HDMI Cable

This nifty little example of fine, affordable engineering is an excellent choice for gamers to tech enthusiasts. It's capabilities are par for the course with no serious drawbacks, but the $5 price is what really makes this cable worthwhile. At a little over six feet and excellent visual quality with the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Blu-ray players, it's a great choice.

2. AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI Cable

Amazon has built a strong customer following for its products based upon their affordability and reliability. Following this trend is their High Speed HDMI cables. Crafted from excellent materials and priced at $10, they're a great deal for any potential buyers. They're backwards compatible with previous gen tech and very durable. At six and a half feet, you should easily be able to rely on them. The only real drawback being the occasional audio issue.

3. Eforcity HDMI Cables

Eforcity is the go-to brand for very inexpensive, reliable tech accessories. Countless people have passed on the unreasonably higher end models to go with Eforcity. Rarely do you hear a complaint. At the most you'll see them for $10, but usually it's something closer to $3. Their audio quality is excellent as is their video quality. Your eyes might not melt from Heavenly splendor when you utilize an Eforcity HDMI cable, but you're wallet will certainly be full. The other big advantage to going with the Eforcity unit is the exceptional 10 foot length.

4. Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable

A little pricier than the other entries on this list, but still highly affordable at around $15, is this unit from the Mediabridge Ultra Series. Heavy duty design with durability in mind, you can buy with confidence. The visual output is top notch with the audio being equally impressive- especially when utilized by a Playstation 3 or Xbox 360. Its 3D output is especially impressive for those interested.

5. Link Depot HDMI Cable

Anyone looking for an excellent gaming HDMI choice should turn their attention to Link Depot. While these don't perform quite as well on other mediums, they fantastically take advantage of video game platforms. They come up a bit short on Kinect-Enabled Xbox 360s, but otherwise are a great investment at around $12 for Playstation 3 or PS3 slim owners.

6. Fanatic Digital Ultra HDMI Cables

The exact opposite of the Link Depot model, the Fanatic Digital HDMI cable is better suited for non-gaming tech. While they perform adequately on game platforms, you really only see their best performance on media players or PCs. Gamers can feel free to invest in one of these inexpensive $6 units, but they'll be a bit lacking in comparison to other models.

Published by John Barnett

John Barnett is a freelance writer, avid gamer, perpetual realist, apathetic introvert, textbook cynic, and an analytical intellectual. What more is there to say? Well, maybe a little more. John has a...  View profile

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