Buying guide
Cable and Mounting
Updated How we research
A tidy, pro-looking install. The page is split into four sections (Reliable HDMI cables; Sturdy TV wall mounts; Hide the wires with raceways; All-in-one management kits), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 15 picks. Our scores range from 6.9 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:Amazon Basics HDMI Cable, 3-Pack, 6 ft, High-Speed 4K@60Hz HDMI 2.0 Cord, 18Gbps, 2160p, 48 bit, Ethernet Ready, Black. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:PERLESMITH Full Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 32-65 inch TVs up to 99 lbs, Dual Articulating Arms Tilt Swivel Extension, Max VESA 400x400mm, PSMFK9. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Solid build:IWORKBOARD Full Motion TV Wall Mount for 32-70 inch TV Bracket, Dual Articulating Arms, Max VESA 400x400mm, 110 lbs. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.2/10.
- Feature-rich:Amazon Basics HDMI Cable, 6ft, 4K@60Hz, High-Speed 4K HDMI 2.0 Cord with Ethernet, 18Gbps, 2160p, 48 bit, Black. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.0/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Reliable HDMI cables
- Amazon Basics HDMI Cable, 3-Pack, 6 ft, High-Speed 4K@60Hz HDMI 2.0 Cord, 18Gbps, 2160p, 48 bit, Ethernet Ready, BlackOur score8.6/10
- Amazon Basics HDMI Cable, 6ft, 4K@60Hz, High-Speed 4K HDMI 2.0 Cord with Ethernet, 18Gbps, 2160p, 48 bit, BlackOur score8.0/10
- Amazon Basics High-Speed HDMI 2.0 Cable for TV/PS5/Xbox/Roku/Blu-ray, 4K@60Hz, 18Gbps, 2160p, 48 bit, 10 ft, BlackOur score8.0/10
- Amazon Basics High-Speed 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable, 6-Pack, 10ft, 4K@60Hz, 18Gbps, 2160p, 48 bit, Ethernet, BlackOur score8.0/10
Sturdy TV wall mounts
- PERLESMITH Full Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 32-65 inch TVs up to 99 lbs, Dual Articulating Arms Tilt Swivel Extension, Max VESA 400x400mm, PSMFK9Our score8.6/10
- IWORKBOARD Full Motion TV Wall Mount for 32-70 inch TV Bracket, Dual Articulating Arms, Max VESA 400x400mm, 110 lbsOur score8.2/10
- Cmple Heavy Duty Full Motion TV Wall Mount for 32-55 Inch Flat Panel and Curved TVs, Tilt and Swivel, VESA Max 600x400mmOur score7.2/10
- Mount-It! Full Motion Corner TV Wall Mount, Single Stud Install, Swivel, Tilt & 15 Extension for 32-50 TVs, VESA 100x100-400x400, 66 lbsOur score7.2/10
Hide the wires with raceways
- 150in Cord Hider Kit - 6-Pack 25in Cable Management for Wall-Mounted TV, Paintable, by Simple Cord, WhiteOur score8.1/10
- Cord Cover Raceway Kit - 157" Paintable Cable Concealer, Wire Hider for TV Wall Mounting and Wire ManagementOur score7.8/10
- Cord Hider Wire Cover for Wall Mounted TV, 315 in Paintable White Raceway Kit, Cable Management Adhesive ChannelOur score7.6/10
- RAZCC 315 Inch Cable Cover Raceway Kit for Cable Management, 20 Pack Wire Hider, WhiteOur score7.6/10
All-in-one management kits
- Cord Cover Raceway Kit - 157" Paintable Cable Concealer, Wire Hider for TV Wall Mounting and Wire ManagementOur score7.8/10
- Quality Clever Cable Management On Wall Cover Raceway, 200 Inches - Concealer for Home, Work, or Office, PaintableOur score7.6/10
- Cable Hider Raceway Kit, 68in (4X L17in) Wire Hiders for TV on Wall, Paintable Cord Cover Channel, WhiteOur score7.6/10
- Eveo Desk Cable Management Kit - Under Desk Cord Organizer with Cable Raceway, Sleeve, Adhesive ClipsOur score6.9/10
All 15 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1Amazon Basics' black 3-Pack of 6 ft High-Speed HDMI 2.0 cables for 4K@60Hz, 18Gbps, 2160p and 48 bit color, Ethernet ready.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 10/10
- + 3-Pack covers a streamer, console and Blu-ray player at once
- + 4K@60Hz and 18Gbps handle most streaming and HDR sources
- + 6 ft length suits typical TV stand setups
- - HDMI 2.0 limits high refresh gaming on newest consoles
- - Not rated for in-wall installs, so use for exposed runs only
#2PERLESMITH's PSMFK9 full motion wall mount for most 32-65 inch TVs up to 99 lbs, with dual arms, tilt, swivel and extension.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + PERLESMITH is a popular budget mount brand with clear instructions
- + Dual articulating arms reduce sag when pulled out
- + 99 lbs rating suits most mid-size LED and OLED TVs
- - Tops out at 65 inch, so bigger TVs need another model
- - Extension depth is modest for deep corner viewing
#3IWORKBOARD's full motion wall mount for 32-70 inch TVs with dual articulating arms, max VESA 400x400mm and a 110 lbs rating.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 110 lbs capacity gives margin for heavier older TVs
- + Dual articulating arms hold the screen steadier when extended
- + 32-70 inch range covers most living room TV sizes
- - Dual arm plate needs studs spaced for a wider mount
- - VESA 400x400mm max rules out some very large TVs
#4Simple Cord's white 150in cord hider kit with a 6-Pack of 25in paintable channels for wall-mounted TVs.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 6-Pack of 25in pieces handles typical TV installs neatly
- + Simple Cord kits are known for neat, low-profile covers
- + Paintable white finish matches most walls after painting
- - Joint pieces may be needed for corners and turns
- - Covers only hold a few thick cables at once
#5A single black Amazon Basics 6ft High-Speed HDMI 2.0 cable with Ethernet for 4K@60Hz, 18Gbps, 2160p and 48 bit.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Low price per cable for a standard 4K HDR connection
- + Supports 4K@60Hz for streaming boxes and Blu-ray players
- + Ethernet channel support for compatible devices
- - Single cable only, packs offer better value for full setups
- - No high frame rate gaming support beyond HDMI 2.0
#6Amazon Basics' black 10 ft High-Speed HDMI 2.0 cable for TV, PS5, Xbox, Roku and Blu-ray at 4K@60Hz and 18Gbps.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 10 ft length reaches a projector shelf or distant AV rack
- + 18Gbps handles 4K HDR streaming and discs
- + Wide device list includes consoles and streamers
- - PS5 and Xbox high refresh modes need an ultra high speed cable
- - Longer cable adds cost versus shorter lengths
#7Amazon Basics' black 6-Pack of 10ft High-Speed 4K HDMI 2.0 cables with Ethernet, 4K@60Hz, 18Gbps and 2160p.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 6-Pack wires a full home theater rack in one purchase
- + 10ft length gives slack for receivers and projectors
- + Consistent cables simplify labeling and cable management
- - Six long cables may be more than a small setup needs
- - HDMI 2.0 only, so not ideal for high frame rate gaming
#8A 157" paintable cord cover raceway kit that conceals cables for wall mounted TVs and general wire management.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 157" of raceway covers several vertical and horizontal runs
- + Paintable cover blends into the wall color after install
- + Hides HDMI and power cords below a wall-mounted TV
- - Adhesive backing can pull paint when removed later
- - Surface raceway is still visible compared with in-wall kits
#9A 315 in paintable white raceway kit with adhesive channels to hide wires below a wall mounted TV.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 315 in of channel covers long runs and multiple rooms
- + Adhesive backing installs without drilling
- + Paintable white finish blends into walls
- - Check the channel size fits your cable bundle before buying
- - Large amount may be more than a single TV needs
#10RAZCC's white 315 Inch cable cover raceway kit in a 20 Pack of wire hider pieces for cable management.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 20 Pack gives plenty of pieces for complex wall layouts
- + 315 Inch total handles a TV plus surround speaker runs
- + White channels paint easily to match the room
- - Lots of short pieces mean more visible joints
- - Adhesive strength varies with wall texture and paint
#11Quality Clever's paintable on wall cover raceway at 200 Inches, a cable concealer for homes, offices and TV walls.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 200 Inches of raceway handles long runs to outlets
- + Paintable surface disappears against most wall colors
- + Useful beyond TVs for speakers and office cabling
- - Cutting pieces neatly takes patience and a fine saw
- - Channel size limits how many thick cables fit inside
#12A white 68in cable hider raceway kit made of 4X L17in paintable cord cover channels for TVs on the wall.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 4X L17in pieces are sized for typical TV to outlet drops
- + White paintable finish can match wall color
- + Simple kit for hiding HDMI and power under a mounted TV
- - 68in total length may be short for longer runs
- - Stick-on channels can be hard to remove cleanly
#13Cmple's heavy duty full motion wall mount for 32-55 Inch flat panel and curved TVs, with tilt, swivel and VESA max 600x400mm.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Full motion arm angles the TV for different seating spots
- + Works with curved TVs as well as flat panels
- + VESA max 600x400mm covers many mid-size TVs
- - Limited to 32-55 Inch screens, not large living room TVs
- - Check the VESA weight rating against your TV before buying
#14Mount-It!'s full motion corner TV mount with single stud install, swivel, tilt and 15 extension for 32-50 TVs up to 66 lbs.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Single stud install makes corner placement possible
- + Swivel and tilt aim the TV across an open room
- + VESA 100x100-400x400 range fits most small to mid TVs
- - Limited to 32-50 TVs, too small for main theater screens
- - Single stud arm can wobble more than dual stud mounts
#15Eveo's desk cable management kit with under desk cord organizer, cable raceway, sleeve and adhesive clips.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Sleeve and clips tame cables behind a media console or desk
- + Under desk raceway lifts power strips off the floor
- + Mixed kit handles several cable problems at once
- - Designed for desks, so it is less suited to wall TV runs
- - Adhesive clips may loosen on textured surfaces
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