HDMI 2.1 5m metre cable query

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theitman

189 posts

Master Geek

#283911 19-Mar-2021 12:01

My LG CX is wall mounted and the cables run behind the wall - the PS5 hdmi cable is only 1.5m long.

I am looking for a hdmi 2.1 cable that is around 4-5m and decently price - would prefer not to pay $170 for an hdmi cable.

Is anyone selling or able to source one of these?

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CABDNX8090/Dynamix-C-HDMI21-5-5M-HDMI-21-Full-Ultra-HD-FUHD-2

Or provide an alternative?

Cheers

ShinyChrome

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#2677188 19-Mar-2021 13:05

Ignore the HDMI 2.1 bit when it comes to cables, you want something that is Ultra High Speed capable.

I have had mixed performance with the Dynamix ones (including some of the "8k" branded ones), to the point I ended up replacing all of mine with certified Monoprice ones, albeit just the regular high speed version.

The only certified 16ft cables I could find that were the Zeskit Maya ones from Amazon, which seem to work and should hopefully come in >$100 NZD landed.

You can roll the dice with cheaper uncertified cables that claim to do it, but the longer the cable gets, the higher the chance of it having signal issues.

Dunnersfella

4086 posts

Uber Geek

#2677251 19-Mar-2021 15:18

5 meters is the ABSOLUTE maximum for a copper based cable when it comes to 4K / 120 or 8K / 60fps.

After that, head towards a fibre / copper hybrid cable with a (preferably) powered chipset (via USB at the display).

Make sure it has the certification QR code thingee and not a fake QR code like so many cheapies that have flooded the market and caused massive issues for people who want to jam high resolution down their HDMI feed.

Basically, HDMI cables matter again...

Going cheap is never advised, going for tested / certified is!

theitman

189 posts

Master Geek

#2677282 19-Mar-2021 15:46

I could probably go with a 4m cable but said 5m just to be safe

Guess I'll have to spend a bit more than i wanted to get something good. Will keep looking

Yoban

447 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2679311 23-Mar-2021 15:04

I have one of these https://www.matchmaster.co.nz/hdmi/04mm-hdr6/ and it works like a treat

theitman

189 posts

Master Geek

#2682338 29-Mar-2021 09:50

I bought the Zeskit Maya 5m cable off Amazon. Hopefully arriving 8th April

ShinyChrome

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#2682348 29-Mar-2021 10:04

theitman:

I bought the Zeskit Maya 5m cable off Amazon. Hopefully arriving 8th April

It would be great to hear your feedback on it if you can, since I'm sure a few more of us will be wanting to upgrade soon

theitman

189 posts

Master Geek

#2684587 31-Mar-2021 10:50

Arrived yesterday, did not expect it to arrive so fast! Will install this weekend

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Dono

26 posts

Geek

#2693977 16-Apr-2021 21:04

Do you have any initial thoughts on the cable?

Dunnersfella

4086 posts

Uber Geek

#2694199 17-Apr-2021 13:51

Yoban:

I have one of these https://www.matchmaster.co.nz/hdmi/04mm-hdr6/ and it works like a treat

I saw one of those @ JA Russell's, but the QR code on the front didn't link to the HDMI.org website... which raises my suspicions of the cable considerably.

theitman

189 posts

Master Geek

#2694264 17-Apr-2021 17:12

Dono:
Do you have any initial thoughts on the cable?

I love it, no issues at all with it

driller2000

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#2694267 17-Apr-2021 17:44

I just installed a 10m long cable to my 4k projector and it works fine - 2160P / HDR10 / 60Hz without issue.

All for $37.

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CABAEN3839/AEON-CH110UP-10m-Installer-Series-High-Speed-HDMI