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What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 11 months ago by kzhe@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[–] Zorque@kbin.social 12 points 11 months ago (2 children)

“There are major durability differences between different cables and many manufacturers offer additional features, beyond the ability to carry an HDMI signal, that could add value and cost” says Park.

There can still be a difference in physical quality, even if signal quality is relatively unchanged.

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Sure, but not enough to justify monster cable prices.

[–] Drusas@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I would agree if not for the fact that I have had the same Monster HDMI cable for nearly a decade now while other brands during this same timeframe have been periodically replaced when they stopped working.

[–] whatwhatwhatwhat@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Twisted Veins is my go to. Great quality and durability, much lower price than Monster. I have lived in 9 homes in the last 8 years, and the 4 pack I bought 8 years ago has held up perfectly. These things are outliving TVs, computers, Ethernet cables, you name it.

[–] Drusas@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm sure I'll need to replace a cable before long and I'll try to keep them in mind.

[–] r00ty@kbin.life 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah, it's the same with USB cables. Technically they should all be equal. But after having all 3 cables in a pack of 3 fail within a few months of buying I only get one of the at least recognised brands now. Considering some of the higher power charging modes available now, you want a cable that really can handle the currents it says it can.

HDMI it's generally the case, you want a decent brand for build quality. But when you see the "audiophile" rated stuff for digital signalling cables, then it's time to move on.