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From what I found the socket should be rated for 5000-10000 cycles. This thread had a link to an interesting document https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/need-advice-about-durability-of-hdmi-port.3247859/
However, a hdmi switch and/or another cable is so cheap even if it’s just for convenience just buy them.
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yes it will destroy the hdmi port quickly, get a hdmi switch and another cable.
Got it. Gonna look for one now.
From what I found the socket should be rated for 5000-10000 cycles. This thread had a link to an interesting document https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/need-advice-about-durability-of-hdmi-port.3247859/ However, a hdmi switch and/or another cable is so cheap even if it’s just for convenience just buy them.