The line is very flexible, which comes in handy if you have a notebook on your lap while it is connected via HDMI to a display (at my last cable I was always afraid it tears the HDMI jack off its hinges).
Optical HDMI cable seems a bit cheap at first glance, because the brass case is reminiscent of this mindless plated plug. However, there is in fact a brass housing, and not a cheap plastic imitation.
In short: highly recommended!