# How long is too long for an HDMI cable?

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-24T12:30:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2290438/how-long-should-hdmi-cable-be-maximum-length/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-long-is-too-long-for-an-hdmi-cable-28de82/

An HDMI cable doesn't have an exact usable length, but shorter is always better for more complex uses.

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