Is a SCART lead the same as HDMI?

No, a SCART lead is not the same as HDMI. SCART (Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) is an older analog video and audio connection standard commonly used in Europe. It supports standard definition video signals and analog stereo audio. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), on the other hand, is a digital connection standard that supports high-definition video and audio signals. HDMI provides better quality and is more widely used in modern devices.

SCART and HDMI are used for the transmission of audio and video information. SCART has been largely replaced by HDMI as an analog standard. A converter is required to prepare analog data for an HDMI interface. Converters are available from retailers starting at 30 Euro.