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In this video, Shawna, also known as Techno Dad, evaluates the HDMI cables included with the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 to determine their performance and compliance with HDMI 2.1 specifications. He clarifies the difference between high-speed HDMI cables (for 4K 60Hz at 18 Gbps) and ultra-high-speed HDMI cables (for 48 Gbps). Using a Marantz SR7015 AV receiver with an HDMI diagnostic tool, Shawna tests the cables at various bandwidths and resolutions, highlighting that OEM cables from Xbox generally perform well, particularly at 40Gbps. The PlayStation 5 cables showed some inconsistency, performing adequately in some tests but failing in others. Shawna then recommends Zeskit 8K HDMI cables for their reliability and performance at longer lengths, especially when compared to other brands. He emphasizes the importance of using shorter, high-quality cables to ensure optimal performance and addresses issues like ALLM and VRR functionality with different gaming consoles. The video concludes with a suggestion for viewers to ask questions and subscribe to the channel.
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In this part of the video, Shawna, also known as Techno Dad, discusses testing the original HDMI cables that come with the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 to determine if they are functioning correctly and meet the required specifications. He emphasizes the confusion around the PlayStation 5 cable labeling and clarifies the difference between high-speed HDMI cables (suitable for 4K 60Hz at 18 Gbps) and ultra-high-speed HDMI cables (required for 48 Gbps to meet the HDMI 2.1 specification). Shawna thanks his patrons on Patreon for their support, which helps finance his testing projects, and acknowledges individuals who helped him secure new gaming consoles, which are essential for his tests. He also mentions using the Marantz SR 7015 AV receiver, which comes with an HDMI diagnostic tool, to conduct these tests.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the limitations of HDMI cables capped at 40 gigabits per second, despite the potential to test up to 48 gigabits per second. The speaker avoids delving into debates over these specifications, having covered them in previous videos, which are available for viewers to check out. The primary focus is on the practical testing of cables and their performance. They highlight that high-quality, shorter cables are likely to manage the 40 gigabit per second bandwidth effectively. The speaker provides a detailed explanation of OEM cables for various consoles, noting that the Xbox Series X cable is labeled as ultra high-speed, while the PlayStation 5 cable is only marked as high-speed. Testing results are shown in a spreadsheet where cables are assessed for different resolutions and bandwidths, including passing 8K at 40 gigabits per second, 4K at 18 gigabits per second, and failing at 8K 24 gigabits per second. Additionally, enhanced features like ER, VRR, and ALM were tested.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experiences using various gaming consoles and cables, specifically with the Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. They highlight issues with ALLM and VRR display on the PS5 when connected via a Marantz AVR, and confirm that ALLM and VRR are successfully passed through using the Xbox One X. For e-ARC testing, they connect an Oppo 203 to their TV and cables to the SR7015, successfully passing IMAX Enhanced via DTS X but not Dolby Atmos.
They then focus on testing cables with the Xbox Series S, noting it passed most tests at 40Gbps but failed some at 24Gbps. They conclude the Series S can reliably pass 4K at 60Hz. For the Xbox Series X, all tests at 40Gbps were successful, and they recommend specific aftermarket cables for longer lengths.
Finally, they review the PS5 cable performance, which passed 40Gbps tests seven out of ten times but fully failed three out of ten times, indicating some inconsistency with the PS5’s provided cable.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker recommends the Zeskit 8K HDMI cables for PS5 users, emphasizing their reliability and reasonable cost of around $20-$25. They discuss the difference in performance between native 4K 120Hz and checkerboard rendering on consoles, questioning whether Sony’s supplied cable is truly ultra high-speed. After testing multiple cables, Zeskit’s cables outperformed others, especially at longer lengths (up to 16 feet). Some cables, like Mo Shau’s 15-foot cable, failed frequently in tests, highlighting the challenges with longer cables. The speaker encourages viewers to choose shorter, higher-quality cables to ensure better performance. The video ends with a prompt for viewers to ask questions and subscribe to the channel.