Looking for a legitimate but good value HDMI 2.1 cable. Any recommendations?

[Guest]

I’m looking for a decent quality HDMI 2.1 cable that doesn’t break the bank for my gaming setup. I use an LG C2 42” and an RX 7900 XTX graphics card. I was using a borrowed cable from an Xbox Series X that worked great but my PC needs a cable of its own since I’m plugging the Xbox back in.

 

Thanks!

[Hinjima]

4 minutes ago, Brixbuster said:

I’m looking for a decent quality HDMI 2.1 cable that doesn’t break the bank for my gaming setup. I use an LG C2 42” and an RX 7900 XTX graphics card. I was using a borrowed cable from an Xbox Series X that worked great but my PC needs a cable of its own since I’m plugging the Xbox back in.

 

Thanks!

Its an HDMI cable. Can't really do much wrong here if you see its rated for 2.1.  Buy a 2.1 decent reviewed HDMI cable from Amazon thats priced fair.

 

[PCGamer2727]

The monoprice cables are usually decent quality at a reasonable price.

[Andrewtst]

As long it is within standard length and not over 3 meter, basically all HDMI 2.1 cable is working fine and won't break your bank. 

[TrigrH]

53 minutes ago, Brixbuster said:

I’m looking for a decent quality HDMI 2.1 cable that doesn’t break the bank for my gaming setup. I use an LG C2 42” and an RX 7900 XTX graphics card. I was using a borrowed cable from an Xbox Series X that worked great but my PC needs a cable of its own since I’m plugging the Xbox back in.

 

Thanks!

https://www.club-3d.com/en/detail/2480/ultra_high_speed_hdmi_4k120hz_8k60hz_cable_48gbps_m-m_3_m-_9.84ft/

[e22big]

I just use some random cheap HDMI 2.1 and it has been working fine for me. 

 

In fact, one of my friend went for the super expensive certified one and it just doesn't work (has a flickering issue or something.) I think it's just RNG at this point, that's one of the drawbacks of using a TV as a monitor, it doesn't come with a cable that are guaranteed to work with your set up, and for that I'll always go for the cheaper one because there's a chance that you'll have to switch them up a couple of times to get the right one (and the certified one doesn't guarantee to work with your set up either, it's just a waste of money)

[Andrewtst]

7 minutes ago, e22big said:

I just use some random cheap HDMI 2.1 and it has been working fine for me. 

 

In fact, one of my friend went for the super expensive certified one and it just doesn't work (has a flickering issue or something.) I think it's just RNG at this point, that's one of the drawbacks of using a TV as a monitor, it doesn't come with a cable that are guaranteed to work with your set up, and for that I'll always go for the cheaper one because there's a chance that you'll have to switch them up a couple of times to get the right one (and the certified one doesn't guarantee to work with your set up either, it's just a waste of money)

I totally agreed with you, I had buy one certified one and keep flickering, but instead the no brand one is working perfectly fine until now. 

 

Nowaday even monitor also provided broken cable, not only TV. 

[e22big]

12 minutes ago, Andrewtst said:

I totally agreed with you, I had buy one certified one and keep flickering, but instead the no brand one is working perfectly fine until now. 

 

Nowaday even monitor also provided broken cable, not only TV. 

Well, generally, if it came in the box it will work with your monitor. If it's not then it's because of a defective and not a compatibility issue, you can just RMA it to get the one that works.

 

What's so frustrating about the TV cable is that you don't know for sure, it could be either one of those and having to keep RMA-ing or trying out different to find the one that works for you just isn't fun. Seriously, they should have supplied one in the box - or even sell them as an upgrade option, at least for the peace of mind and an overall better experience for the consumers.

[Andrewtst]

1 hour ago, e22big said:

if it came in the box it will work with your monitor. 

All HDMI and DP cable from following monitor I owned before is not working in proper when using 240hz with flickering here and there. 

• Samsung Odyssey Neo G9
• Samsung Odyssey Neo G8
• Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (the micro HDMI cable no issue and working perfectly fine) 

1 hour ago, e22big said:

you can just RMA it to get the one that works

As you can seen nearly all got issue, no point RMA for the cable. 

[xg32]

4 hours ago, Brixbuster said:

I’m looking for a decent quality HDMI 2.1 cable that doesn’t break the bank for my gaming setup. I use an LG C2 42” and an RX 7900 XTX graphics card. I was using a borrowed cable from an Xbox Series X that worked great but my PC needs a cable of its own since I’m plugging the Xbox back in.

 

Thanks!

there was a LTT video on it, amazon basics cable always meets/exceeds specs while monoprice was pretty bad, wendell recommended club3d for premium cables. Don't use old cables or longer cables than needed 

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H5Y5N55/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-Black/dp/B08BS29VG4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=amazon%2Bbasics%2Bhdmi%2B2.1&qid=1691123200&s=electronics&sprefix=amazon%2Bbasics%2Bhdmi%2B%2Celectronics%2C133&sr=1-3&th=1

[rotexen]

12 hours ago, Brixbuster said:

I’m looking for a decent quality HDMI 2.1 cable that doesn’t break the bank for my gaming setup. I use an LG C2 42” and an RX 7900 XTX graphics card. I was using a borrowed cable from an Xbox Series X that worked great but my PC needs a cable of its own since I’m plugging the Xbox back in.

 

Thanks!

You can try the cables in the pic both are good i just bought them for my C2