LG OLED GX TV - HDMI leads...

Gunni Parker · 27 Mar 2021 at 22:37

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?

Gunni Parker · 28 Mar 2021 at 02:15

Simmz said:
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.

Gunni Parker · 29 Mar 2021 at 00:02

Thank you fellas. It makes sense to do that.

Gunni Parker · 28 Dec 2021 at 14:46

snarloas1982 said:
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.

Gunni Parker · 31 Dec 2021 at 20:01

MrRockliffe said:
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.