This once four-star cable is notably better than the freebie and most other cheap cables
It makes some of the similarly priced HDMI cables seem spectacularly poor value.
But while it permits more stability to fast motion and introduces more energy to deep bass, it's no better in either aspect than the ThatCable HDMI; in fact, that model is better at relaying treble, where the Elan can introduce a brighter, edgier feel than we'd like.
So, three stars it is.
Sparta Elan review
Better than the freebie HDMI cable you may have got with your kit, but you can buy better Tested at £30.00
Our Verdict
Not the best, but notably better than a freebie cable and beats most of the cheap HDMI cables around
For
- Permits more stability to fast motion
- more energy to deep bass
Against
- Brighter and edgier than we'd like
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