HDMI cables, $10 vs $35 vs $150

[StevenMal]

I'm looking for an HDMI cable to connect my laptop to my 4k smart TV. What, besides the length, brand, and color, are the differences between each HDMI cable? Is one brand better than another? Why would I spend $150 on an HDMI cable when I can spend $35, or $10? What's the difference between a $10 cable and a $35 or $150 HDMI cable? Thanks.
 

[strollin]

As with pretty much anything you buy, the law of diminishing returns comes into play.  In other words the more you pay, the less you get for your money.  The $150 HDMI cable may have less resistance and be better able to handle higher frequencies as measured by sophisticated test equipment but whether that will actually translate to a difference you can see with your eyes is another matter.  Generally speaking, the middle price point is where you will get the best bang for your buck.

[StevenMal]

Thanks for your reply strollin. It sounds like "you get what you pay for" but only up to a certain price point.

[Gizmo]

Lots of things to take into account, such as game console use (high frame rates) whether cable has ethernet as well, matching your TV's capabilities such as HDR, Dynamic HDR, eARC, Variable Refresh Rate.

Read all about it here:

https://www.techhive.com/article/3330376/do-i-need-a-4k-hdmi-cable.html

[StevenMal]

Thank you Gizmo.