Is a HDMI cable the same as a SCART cable?

No, a HDMI cable is not the same as a SCART cable. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables are used to transmit high-quality audio and video signals between devices, such as televisions, computers, and gaming consoles. They are digital cables that provide a superior and more reliable connection. On the other hand, SCART (Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) cables were commonly used in older televisions and VCRs. They transmit analog signals and are not capable of delivering the same level of audio and video quality as HDMI cables.

However, SCART cables can handle analogue audio and video signals while the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data. In comparison to the 560p maximum resolution of SCART, HDMI comes with 1080p resolution support.