Video & Audio Cables for Sale

At $25.99, this UGREEN HDMI switch matches its all-time low price at Amazon. It's $10 off. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for connecting a phone, laptop, or any 3.5mm audio source to older speakers, receivers, or AV equipment that only accepts RCA inputs. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if your HDMI source and display are too far apart for a standard cable run, since this type of extender lets you carry the signal over a regular ethernet cable instead, which is cheaper and easier to route through walls than long HDMI cables. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you need to record or stream footage from a camera, console, or other HDMI source through your PC, since it converts the signal to something your computer can actually capture via USB. Buy Now at Newegg

A longer HDMI cable is useful when your TV or monitor is far from your source device, and 25 feet covers most living room or conference room setups where a standard 6-foot cable falls short. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for audiophiles who want to keep speaker cables and interconnects off the floor, the idea being that elevating cables reduces contact with carpet or hard surfaces that some listeners believe affects sound quality. Whether or not you buy into the acoustic theory, it also keeps your cable runs tidy and off the ground in a dedicated listening room. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful for anyone who needs to send video from a laptop, PC, or media device to a TV or projector without running a cable across the room, particularly in setups where a permanent cable run isn't practical. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you need to run an HDMI signal over a longer distance than a standard cable allows, using Cat5 ethernet cable as the backbone instead of a costly long HDMI run. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful for sending a video signal from a laptop or desktop to a display across the room without running a cable, and the Type-C input means you can connect directly to newer devices without needing an adapter. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for streamers, content creators, or anyone who needs to record or broadcast video from a camera, console, or other HDMI source directly to a computer without dealing with internal capture hardware. Buy Now at Newegg

A straightforward pick for anyone who needs to bridge a longer distance between a source and display, like connecting a PC or streaming device to a TV across a room, without paying a premium for the extra length. Buy Now at Newegg

Splits a single HDMI source to eight displays simultaneously, which suits conference rooms, digital signage setups, or anyone running multiple monitors from one device like a streaming box or game console. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for streamers, podcasters, or anyone who needs to pull a clean HDMI signal into a PC for recording or broadcasting, with 4K input support and USB 3.0 connectivity keeping setup straightforward. Buy Now at Newegg

Plug this into a laptop or desktop and it lets you capture or stream video from an HDMI source like a camera, console, or second PC, with no drivers required for basic use. Buy Now at Newegg

Streams video wirelessly from a laptop or desktop to a display up to 165 feet away, which suits anyone who wants to avoid running a long HDMI cable across a room or through a wall. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy to have if you're connecting an older VGA monitor to a system with a DVI-I output, saving you from replacing a cable or display that otherwise works fine. Buy Now at Newegg

Canare's 4S11 is a star-quad design originally built for professional audio use, and the bi-wire configuration makes it a straightforward fit for speakers with dual binding posts without needing separate runs of cable. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you're streaming, recording gameplay, or capturing video from a console or camera to your PC, since it handles 4K input and passes it through HDMI without needing an expensive dedicated capture device. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for streamers, content creators, or anyone who needs to record HDMI output from a console, camera, or other device directly to a PC without a dedicated capture PC setup. Buy Now at Newegg

Update: The price has dropped to $10.19 since this was originally published.

Digital optical cables like this one carry audio signal without electrical interference, so it's a solid pick for connecting a soundbar or receiver near other electronics. Walmart has it for $11.29, which is $15.70 (58%) off the $26.99 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Update: The price has dropped to $13.89 since this was originally published.

Handy for connecting a laptop to a monitor or TV without a separate adapter, especially if your device only has USB-C ports, and Walmart has it for $12 off the list price. Buy Now at Walmart