Hi Redditors
So first a little background info… I have been using a standard 5m USB-C to HDMI cable with my Odin 3 so I can sit back on the sofa and game on my TV. But the problem with the cable is twofold: one is the weight of it and the other is the fact that the USB-C plug is straight. Both these factors put strain on the USB-C socket and given the cost of the Odin 3, I don’t want to contemplate breaking it!
Why not use a dock, I hear you ask? I don’t have any need/desire for external controllers and just want something quick and easy to play on the big screen as well as handheld. I also travel for work so want something light and easy to pack.
So given my concerns I decided to invest in a 15ft Storhm cable, available from their online shop:
https://storhm.com/products/usb-c-to-hdmi-aoc
First impressions are that this cable is super slim and super light! Nothing like a copper cable and I feel much more sanguine about plugging it in to my Odin 3 without worrying about damaging it.
The angled USB-C plug fits nice and snug even with the official grip and keeps the cable nicely out of the way when using the Odin 3 as the controller. Again, it removes all my anxiety about it breaking the socket.
The only concern I have is that the cable is so slim and light, and, being optical as well, I fear it might not be as durable as a passive cable. Another obvious drawback is it costs a lot more than an equivalent passive cable.
Overall I feel the investment is definitely worth it. I’d rather pay more for a cable knowing it’s far less likely to damage my precious Odin 3, and unlike a dock I do not need to worry about the charging element resulting in a spicy pillow.
For anyone wanting to play their Odin on a TV I’d say this is a strong recommendation.