A 1 metre Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable is a highly useful accessory for anyone needing to connect a portable device with a Mini-HDMI (Type C) port to a display, TV, projector, or monitor that uses a standard HDMI (Type A) port. This cable provides the bridge between smaller devices—such as certain cameras, tablets, Raspberry Pi models, camcorders, or ultralight laptops—that include Mini-HDMI outputs, and larger display devices which accept full-size HDMI.
Construction and Build Quality
Typically, the cable is around 1 metre long, which offers a good balance: long enough to give flexibility in placement, but short enough to avoid signal loss, clutter, or excessive coiling. The connectors are usually male Mini-HDMI (Type C) on one end, and male HDMI (Type A) on the other. High-quality models often feature gold-plated contacts to improve conductivity and reduce corrosion over time. The cable insulation, jacket, and internal conductor design (such as copper wiring, often multi-strand for flexibility) contribute to signal integrity, resistance to bend fatigue, and shielding against electromagnetic interference.
Electrical & Performance Features
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Data Rate & Version: Many 1 m Mini-HDMI to HDMI cables are sold under the “High Speed” HDMI classification, compliant with at least HDMI 1.4 which supports up to 10.2 Gbps data transfer. This enables video resolutions up to 4K (2160p) at 30 Hz, or sometimes higher depending on the cable version.
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Resolution & Refresh Rate: With the data rate and cable quality, a typical cable can handle 1080p60 (Full HD at 60 Hz) easily, and many support 4K30 (4K at 30 Hz). Some more advanced cables or newer versions (2.0/2.1) push higher refresh rates at lower resolutions.
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Additional Features: Depending on the version, features like 3D support, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Ethernet over HDMI, deep colour, etc., may be included. For example, UPerfect’s 1 m Mini-HDMI cable supports Ethernet, 3D, and ARC, in addition to standard video/audio.
Use-Case Scenarios
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Cameras/Camcorders: Many cameras have Mini-HDMI ports to output video directly to a larger screen for playback, previewing, or recording. This cable makes that possible with minimal extra connection gear.
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Portable computing devices: Small computers like Raspberry Pi Zero, or tablets/devices that opted for the smaller connector type, are well served by a Mini-HDMI → HDMI cable for monitoring, display, or TV output. For example, the Raspberry Pi SC0863 official cable is 1 m and supports 4Kp60.
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Presentations and travel setups: When giving slideshows or videos in different locations, a 1m cable is ideal: compact, easy to pack, long enough to reach display input without straining.
Summary
A 1-metre Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable is an essential accessory for video and audio signal transmission from small devices with Mini-HDMI outputs to full-size HDMI displays. When well built, it maintains high resolution and refresh rate, supports useful HDMI features like 3D/ARC/Ethernet (if version allows), and is ideal for portable or home setups without clutter. Choose a version matching the highest specification you need, as “High Speed / HDMI 1.4” vs “Ultra High Speed / HDMI 2.0-2.1” matters for future-proofing.
