The connection uses one cable, typically FireWire or SDI, and is natively supported by many nonlinear video editing programs (NLEs). Digital component video is also carried over HDMI. See YCbCr ...

Component cables typically use a three-plug arrangement, and can potentially support resolutions up to 1080p. Composite video uses a single plug, but it's outdated and susceptible to problems like ...

But plugging in the wrong HDMI cable can hold it back from reaching its full potential, especially when you’re gaming. It’s almost absurd that such a seemingly basic component can make or ...

HDMI 2.1 comes with newly certified ultra high-speed cables. These are necessary for its most bandwidth-heavy features. But if you’re watching ‘normal’ 4K HDR video, any old HDMI cable should do. The ...

What you need to know about the new video connection standards that were announced earlier this year at CES 2025.