Alot of people wonder what the difference is between component video and HDMI. We’ll highlight a few of the differences in this article.
The most obvious difference is that component uses 3 cables (blue, red and green) whereas HDMI only uses one. This results in a cleaner look.
Second, component cables do not carry audio signals along with the video. So in order to get audio from the DVD player, for example, you need to have audio cables in addition to the 3 component cables. HDMI carries the video and the audio in the one cable which is nice.
Third, as we discussed here, component video is actually an analog signal, which technically is not a true HD signal. In a lot of applications the difference may not be visible, but with the bigger TV’s nowadays there is a noticeable difference between component video and HDMI which is truly a digital HD signal. This conversion of component (analog) to HDMI (digital) is why it requires a powered converter rather than just a cable.
As we’ve shown in other posts, there are several converters available currently such as this one:
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Many people don’t realize it, but there is no such thing as a component to HDMI cable. The reason for this is that component video is an analog video signal and HDMI is a digital video signal. Because of this a simple cable is not able to make the transition and you need a powered converter box like the ones discussed on this site.
Here’s an example of a box that we’re discussing:
You can also take a look at our review of the top three converter boxes here.
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There are several options available for Component to HDMI Converters. They vary somewhat in the features available on them and also vary in price. Some also can convert the VGA signal from a computer to HDMI, and different converters support different resolutions as far as the output signal.
Here are the three best Component to HDMI Converters that we’ve seen:
This is the highest rated unit available on Amazon right now. It can convert component video as well as VGA from your PC. It looks like it’s also available for Amazon’s Prime shipping program too so that’s nice.
This unit is not quite as highly rated as the one above, but it slightly more flexible and has some different input options that may make it better for you. It is priced very closely to the first unit.
Another option, very similar to option 2 but the unit itself is smaller so if that is a concern take a look at this one.
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If you’re looking for a component converter to convert your component cables to HDMI you have many options (See this article on the best ones). Converting your component cables to HDMI can allow you to connect an older DVD players or other device to your new TV that only has HDMI inputs. Amazon.com has a huge selection of DVD Players and other devices such as Here
that have HDMI outputs if you’d rather go that route.
If you’re looking to get a component to HDMI adapter or converter then I suggest this one:
It’s pretty inexpensive if you do want to go that route and it’s received mostly positive reviews on Amazon as you can see Here
.
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