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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 521 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are positive about the overall performance of the 6' 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Certified Cable, especially the picture quality and its handling of HDMI 2.1 features. Many find the cable to be a good value for the price, and appreciate its compatibility with devices like the Series X, high refresh rates, and desired resolution specifications. However, a few customers reported issues with the size of the cable.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Serves it's purpose masterfully.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I Brought this HDMI cable on the fly. And I have to say I'm very impressed by it's performance and the quality. It's definitely worth the purchase, I'm going buy three more for my other screens soon to replace old ones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great alternative to expensive HDMI 2.1 cables

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as intended providing a clear display on pc monitors and fast refresh rates with 4k gaming and streaming services. I've noticed these are more affordable for the quality than other brands and have quality unlike some brands claiming such.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GET THIS INSTEAD

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    excellent cable. no issues. i was skeptical buying it because its more affordable but i have had no issues and it performs perfectly. definitely worth buying over the ridiculously priced name brand options

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what we needed, works great. Thank you to the very informative salesman at Best Buy who took the time to help us find just the right one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap, functional and easy!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a great price for a HDMI 2.1 cord! I purchased a PC and it didn’t come with a 2.1 cord, so I had to use the one from my Xbox Series X. I knew I would either have to keep taking it off the Pc to put back on the Xbox, OR I could do the logical thing and buy another one. I was worried: 1) it would be expensive and 2) it wouldn’t actually be a functional 2.1 cord. However, both of my concerns were alleviated with Best Buy’s (very cheap) HDMI 2.1 cord. I confirmed the fps/hz at 4k, and it works perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable performance, great price.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been impressed with the Best Buy essentials series. They provide certified, high speed cables and other products. I was disappointed with a prior purchase of Rocketfish ones which did not appear compatible with my 2.1 eARC system - TV and soundbar. They were 2022 and 2021 models respectively. (Rocketfish caused them to unsync for unknown reasons.) No problems with my AV equipment in the last year that I've noticed with the Best Buy essentials.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good hdmi

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well, great price. If you want high refresh rates at higher resolution and VRR support, this is a great option

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi JakeS,
      Thanks for the great review! We're glad the 6' 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable is delivering the performance you need—especially for high refresh rates, higher resolutions, and VRR support. It’s awesome to hear you found it to be a great value too. Enjoy the enhanced viewing experience! -Ed | Best Buy Essentials Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for cable box to receiver to TV

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent cable for connecting cable box to the receiver, then to the TV. I wish the store carried shorter length HDMI cables so that the TV stand doesn't look so messy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Purchaser

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product. Did what I needed it to do. I would recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just Get It!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this HDMI cable to go along with my PS5 and Samsung TV to make sure I could 120Hz when gaming. Once I plugged in this HDMI cable my TV recognized my ps5 and vice versa. My PS5 automatically brought up the menu options needed to best setup everything for optional gaming. It also allows for upscaling programming that isn't 4k. For the price, you can't beat this cable. I highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works really well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cables work really well and are certified. I bought a 8 of them to replace all the unknown quality hdmi cables I’ve gathered over the years that my tv, receiver, and game consoles (oled switch, ps5, steam deck, Wii, fat ps2) were using. I was getting intermittent black screens where the tv/reciever would lose the signal, not fun in the middle of a game. I have not had any issues since swapping to these cables.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    clear your surroundings when using vr headset

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect replacement after my first VR session ended with a surprise punch to the monitor—sent it flying, snapped the HDMI clean off. Lesson learned. This one works like a charm—and at a great price too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's a fantastic HDMI Cable!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One day, I wondered into Best Buy in search of the perfect HDMI cable to enhance my home entertainment system. After browsing through the aisles, I  stumbled upon the Best Buy Essentials, 6’ 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, which promised to deliver crystal-clear picture quality and lightning-fast data transfer speeds. Excited by the prospect of upgrading my viewing experience, I decided to purchase the cable and put it to the test. Upon setting it up at home, I were blown away by the stunning clarity and vivid colors that the cable delivered. From streaming my favorite anime in 4K resolution to playing the latest video games like Castle Wolfenstein with zero lag, the 6 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI cable exceeded all of my expectations. In the end, I couldn't help but leave a glowing review for Best Buy, praising the store for carrying such a top-notch product. I marveled at how a simple cable could make such a significant difference in my entertainment setup and I vowed to return to Best Buy for all my future tech needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB C to USB C cable

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice cable, useful. I needed an additional charger cable for my iPhone 16 Pro Max to keep in car for charging, and this cable just met my need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    HDMI 2.1 Ultra High Speed cables worked as intended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi, Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice price, fully featured.

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cables are a great price for good quality. Handles all HDMI 2.1 features. Thinner than some but in a bad way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cables

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speed of data transmission over this cable is similar to that provided by a Pratt & Whitney jet engine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice quality HDMI cord, works great for what we needed it for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was exactly what I needed. Worked well and very satisfied with product .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Essentials only No need for big names for anything

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These Best Buy Essentials cables are great I have multiples of these 8K cables I've said it before about their Cat6 ethernet cables You cannot go wrong Don't spend money on Monster and all those other brands There's no reason to It all does the same thing it's digital Trust me You can plug this into your PS5 You can plug it into your Xbox Series X whatever you want it's going to do 4K 120 Hertz AK 60 yards It's going to do it with HDR with Dolby Vision it's going to handle everything HDR whatever you're into

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re satisfied with the Best Buy Essentials cables and that they meet your needs for various devices, including your PS5 and Xbox Series X. It’s great to know that they handle 4K at 120Hz, 8K at 60Hz, HDR, and Dolby Vision seamlessly. Your recommendation and trust in our products mean a lot to us. If you have any other comments or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out! Keith | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

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