In this video, we compare the Hyperkin HDTV cable for Sega consoles to the HD Retrovision Component Video Cables going through an OSSC
If you have not had a chance to check out our full review on the Hyperkin HDTV cable for Sega Genesis consoles, make sure to check it out at the link here:
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Coming in at a very budget price, the Hyperkin HDTV cable for Sega consoles has definitely raised some eyebrows. While, yes it is not as sharp as some of the higher and solutions, it does look significantly better than composite video. However, many times people want to know how it looks compared to one of the most popular solutions out there, that being HD Retrovision cables
For our tests, we are using the same Model 2 Genesis and Master System that we did in our initial review. Since the Hyperkin cable indicates that it upscales to 720P, we are using a three times line multiplier out of the OSSC to compare apples to apples
One thing that popped up while editing the review was the report that the Model 1 to Model 2 Genesis adapter included with the Hyperkin cable was not exactly designed for the Model 1 Genesis. HD Retrovision has done some extensive research into this. According to what they're indicating, the adapter from Hyperkin may not be 100% accurate. That being said, I had no issues connecting it to My Model 1 Genesis, or my Master System. For those truly concerned about this, I recommend using one of HD Retrovision Model 1 to Model 2 Genesis adapters
Side by side, the video results are not as drastically different as I may have expected. The Hyperkin cable is definitely darker, you can see the overscan on either side of the display, too. You can also definitely notice that the Hyperkin cable looks more smudgy. But when you compare the cost involved with each of them, it kind of holds its own. The HD Retrovision cables and OSSC are by far superior, but they're also considerably more expensive. The cables alone are twice the cost of the HDTV cable from Hyperkin, and the OSSC runs $250 roughly. That's a pretty hefty investment, one you would expect to look considerably better than a $30 cable.
From an audio standpoint, I have to admit I could not hear much of a difference. Hyperkin HDTV cable delivered stereo sound, something not all adapters do. The sound was accurate I thought, nothing offenses, and it didn't introduce anything out of the ordinary. I think when it comes to audio, it's pretty even.
If you are simply looking to replace a lost composite video cable, are looking for an easy way to connect your Model 2 Genesis, 32x, or even Sega Nomad by HDMI, you may want to consider the Hyperkin cable. However, if you're looking for the best video quality you can get, I am a huge fan of the HD Retrovision cables through my OSSC. The results simply speak for themselves.
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