Topic: HDMI help

I dont have my PS5 set up all the time as i move it from room to room depending on who is in the house this is not a big deal as i have done this with every console i have owned so onto the question.

I have noticed a few posts about faulty HDMI sockets so i started to worry about plugging in and removing the HSMI cable every time i use it, I have been looking for a solution and i think an adapter i can leave in the PS5 permanently then plug the cable into it meaning the adapter may wear not the PS5 HDMI socket is the way to go i believe it also has to be HDMI 2.1 so does anyone here use such an adapter or could members recommend one.

Thanks.

Would this do the job?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duttek-Adapter-Extension-Connector-s...

@Max_Headroom I feel like constantly replacing a HDMI cable into that adapter while it's permanently plugged into your PS5 will probably be just as bad to be honest. You'd just be putting a vertical stress on the port, like up and down everytime you remove and replace the cable as opposed to a horizontal stress on the port from sliding in and out if you didn't use that adapter.

I'm not sure how much stress on the port replacing the cable actually does, in terms of whether it's something to worry about or not.

I guess if I was really worried then I would probably get one of those dongle kind of adapters that have an inch or two of cable between the male and female ports and then be very careful to not get the excess dangly bit of cable caught on anything like door frames or TV units as I moved it from room to room. I'd also be very careful pulling that dangly bit around so as to not cause rotational stress on the port as I reached for it to plug in the proper HDMI cable.

Of course, it's all up to you but that's how I would see it.

Alternatively, if you just looooove cables and remodelling (as I do 😀😂). You could buy a very long HDMI cable, a switch and another short cable and set it up so the long cable goes to your other rooms TV and you just press a button to switch between displays. Then you don't have to worry at all as everything will remain in situ!

You'd just be putting a vertical stress on the port, like up and down every-time you remove and replace the cable as opposed to a horizontal stress on the port from sliding in and out if you didn't use that adapter

Thanks I did think about that, i can run the cable over the top of the shelf above so it will be vertical rather than horizontal therefore not putting stress on the adaptor, my question was more about it having to be HDMI 2.1

I've heard to try not to use long HDMI cables if you can, and only the shortest cable length that is needed. Not sure how true that is though.

HDMI 2.1 is only required for top tier stuff like 4K at 120 frames per second, or 8K at 60 frames per second, or all the way up to 10K resolution at lower frame rates.

The increased bandwidth also brings with it support for the eARC standard, affording you greater audio format compatibility.

So if you don't need any of the above or have any eARC ports in your TV, then you may want to stick with HDMI 2.0. But 2.1 cables will work with 2.0 ports, so might good if you are thinking of upgrading your TV soon.

I will be using the original cable that came with it as its long enough.

HDMI 2.1 is only required for top tier stuff like 4K at 120 frames per second, or 8K at 60 frames per second, or all the way up to 10K resolution at lower frame rates.

I am running it at 2560 x 1440 so i probably dont need HDMI 2.1 but i may as well buy it as there is little difference in price.

Thanks for your input its much appreciated.

@Max_Headroom Yeah that is what I've found regarding prices, and have been getting 2.1 cables when buying any. My next TV will most likely have all the stuff which needs 2.1 anyway.

@JohnnyShoulder I recently bought a longer 2.1 cable since the one that comes with the PS5 was too short to work with my setup, and I found a large variance in prices. I ended up going for a cable on the cheaper end, and yet not the absolute cheapest. I did wonder what the difference might be and if there’s legit advantages to one brand over another, or if some of them advertise as 2.1 but aren’t truly ultra high speed / large data. So far my cable seems to work fine but I’m not sure if I’m expert enough to tell if it’s not up to par. 😄