HDMI cables: What am I looking for?

[adrynalyne]

39 minutes ago, Mockingbird said:

Okay, here is the specifics, if you need it.

 

I want to connect the TCL 55S425 4K TV to the Apple TV 4K. (HBO Max isn't available on Roku).

 

...and yes, I know that HBO Max currently doesn't support 4K HDR yet, but that is supposedly coming soon

 

 

 

 

Dude, go buy a damn high speed 4k cable and be done with it. The time you spent arguing in this thread, you could have had one ordered, shipped, and installed. 
 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/QualGear-10-High-Speed-HDMI-2-0-Cable-with-Ethernet/46164767

 

This cheapo cable will cover your 4k HDR needs.
 

Or go to Monoprice:

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=3992
 

There is way too much thought being put into this. 

Edited August 9, 2020 by adrynalyne

[+BudMan MVC]

If you want to cover future use, then get something like this.. Cost difference is a few bucks..

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=31231

 

Says 48Gbps, Dynamic HDR and eArc, etc.  I also think your putting too much thought in to what at most $20 purchase?  Your not buying a $3k TV

[devHead]

4 hours ago, Mockingbird said:

Example of good advice:

 

You should get a cable that is certified for ≥ 15.68 Gbit/s, which is bandwidth necessary to do 4K at 60 Hz.

 

This monoprice cable is such an example that is also affordable.

 

Example of bad advise:

 

Just get this cable!

I never said 'just get this cable'.  I gave you a link to a cable after your initial post which included no detailed information whatsoever about what you needed.  After I pointed out that it is a low price for a HDMI cable, I also included the specifications you were looking for.  I am flabbergasted at your inability to comprehend any of what I shared with you.  Besides, if after you did research you determined what the throughput and rating you needed for the cable, why on Earth would you need to post on this forum?  Your original posting gave most the impression you needed some clear direction and you didn't have any idea where to start.