Sony DMX-WL1

Generally very good video quality; excellent connectivity, including four HDMI inputs and one component-video input with analog audio; includes universal remote control and five IR blasters to command connected equipment; very little gaming lag.

Expensive; some breakup and dropped video in certain installations; cannot support 1080p video; couldn't get audio to work with all devices; limited range.

Sony's well-featured DMX-WL1 lacks the competition's stability and won't match the quality of an HDMI cable, but in situations where it works, it delivers fine quality for most users.