Sanwa Supply 500-HD036 Magnetic HDMI Cable Supports 48Gbps, 8K60 and 4K120 with Detachable Connector

Where opinions tend to diverge is in the mechanical philosophy. Traditionalists argue that a rigid HDMI plug, once seated, is electrically and mechanically “done,” whereas magnetic systems trade ultimate rigidity for controlled failure. Sanwa’s approach clearly prioritizes strain relief and long-term port health over brute-force retention. In environments with frequent reconnections—AV racks that get reconfigured weekly, demo stations cycling sources, or ceiling-mounted displays—the nylon-mesh jacket and breakaway behavior form a system-level solution rather than a mere cable. It reads less like a gimmick and more like an attempt to adapt HDMI’s fragile physical layer to real-world handling, something audiophiles have long discussed when balancing theoretical signal integrity against practical longevity.