HDMI cables use male plugs at both ends, and all HDMI ports on equipment have female sockets. Cable runs that are longer than 25 feet for 1080p signals and longer than 49 feet for 1080i require ...

But if you’re watching ‘normal’ 4K HDR video, any old HDMI cable should do. The full-size 19-pin Type-A HDMI port is the one you’ll see on the back of your TV and things like Blu-ray ...