Pocket-lint on MSN: Unlike HDMI, you probably don't need the fastest USB-C cable Closeup of HDMI cable end on blue background - Monticelllo/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are two main differences when it comes to HDMI cables. There are ...

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It's not like there aren't smaller HDMI formats available. They're called Micro HDMI and Mini HDMI. If that's the case, though, why haven't they migrated over to TVs? There's a pretty solid ...

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TechSpot: HDMI Cable Power removes the need for a separate power connector for active HDMI cables TL;DR: Longer active HDMI cables usually have a micro USB or USB-C connector to supply power to the internal chipset used for signal boosting. These ports won't be needed anymore if you get a cable ... HDMI Cable Power removes the need for a separate power connector for active HDMI cables TechRadar on MSN: Fiber HDMI lead goes viral as an ideal solution for long cable runs In some scenarios, it really is worth paying for an expensive HDMI lead.