Fiber Optic HDMI Cables can travel much longer distances due to the use of fiber optic light signal inside cables rather than copper wires.

Diameter & Specs on HDMI Cable:

• HDMI Certified: Yes
• HDMI Spec: v2.1, Up to 8K 60hz, 4K 144hz
• CEC Compliant: Yes
• ROHS Compliant: Yes
• Support DVD Audio: Yes
• Support SACD: Yes
• Support TrueHD & DTS-HD: Yes
• Overall Diameter: 5mm

There is NO Signal loss or quality degradation on these cables and fiber optic can travel great distances without ANY Signal Loss or quality losses.

HDMI over Fiber Optic Specifications and Review Video

HDMI V2.1, which is backwards compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI specification v2.0, v1.4,v1.3,v1.2 etc, significantly increases bandwidth up to 48Gbps and adds key enhancements to support market requirements for enhancing the consumer video and audio experience.

Tested 100% with all common HDMI sources such as Multichoice Explora Ultra / HDPVR, Apple TV Player, Sony Playstation Gaming Consoles, Microsoft Xbox Consoles, DVD players and Blu-ray Players on the market.

This CABLE is For:

– Any Device with an HDMI Interface (Backwards Compatible to HDMI V1.0)
– To Connect any PC / BLU-RAY / HD DVD / Multichoice HDPVR to a display or Digital Receiver to provide Audio / Video travelling via the same cable for HD Video/Audio
– Connect your XBOX Console / Playstation Gaming Console to a display / digital receiver with a HDMI interface (Provides > 4k UltraHD resolutions, specs below)
– To connect current any other players / digital receivers / projectors with a HDMI interface

• HDMI 2.0/2.1 includes support for BT.2020 Colorimetry with 10 or more bits of color depth.
• Video Formats defined in BT.2020 and supported by HDMI 2.0 specification:
  – 2160p, 10/12 bits, 24/25/30Hz, RGB/4:2:2/4:4:4
  – 2160p, 10/12 bits, 50/60Hz, 4:2:0/4:2:2

** PLEASE NOTE!! This product contains fiber optic cable inside. Although it has been Kevlar Mesh enforced inside cable to accommodate pull tension and PVC Shielding to withstand pull tension, the maximum pull tension for fiber optic HDMI cables is around 12-15 kg. The fiber cable inside will break if pulled too hard or bend in a smaller than 10mm radius bends. Please ensure cables are handled according to Fiber Optic standards and rules to ensure your cable is not damaged while installed or moved around since it will not be replaced under warranty if physically damaged**

What are the maximum formats supported by HDMI 2.1?

What’s new in HDMI 2.1?

• Resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160) 144hz Refresh Rates (2160p) and HDR Support, 8K (7680 × 4320 Pixels) 60Hz  (4320p) with HDR Color Space Support
• Up to 32 audio channels for a multi-dimensional immersive audio experience
• Up to 1536kHz audio sample frequency for the highest audio fidelity
• Simultaneous delivery of dual video streams to multiple users on the same screen
• Simultaneous delivery of multi-stream audio to multiple users (Up to 4)
• Support for the wide angle theatrical 21:9 video aspect ratio
• Dynamic synchronization of video and audio streams
• CEC extensions provide more expanded command and control of consumer electronics devices through a single control point

Is HDMI 2.1 backwards compatible with HDMI 1.x?

Yes, all HDMI versions are fully backward compatible with all previous versions. 

Does HDMI 2.1 require new connectors?

No, HDMI 2.1 uses the existing standard HDMI connectors.

HDMI CABLES AND EQUIPMENT SHOULD NEVER BE CONNECTED / DISCONNECTED WHILE YOUR EQUIPMENT IS POWERED ON SINCE THE HDMI PORT CARRIES A LOW VOLTAGE BUT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT WHEN PLUGGED / UNPLUGGED WHILE POWERED ON.

HDMI V2.1, which is backwards compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI specification v2.0, v1.4, v1.3, v1.2 etc, significantly increases bandwidth up to 18Gbps and adds key enhancements to support market requirements for enhancing the consumer video and audio experience.

Diameter & Specs on HDMI Cable:

• HDMI Certified: Yes
• HDMI Spec: V2.1
• HDCP Compliant: Yes
• CEC Compliant: Yes
• ROHS Compliant: Yes
• 1.3 Device Compatible: Yes
• Supports DVD Audio: Yes
• Supports SACD: Yes
• Supports TrueHD & DTS-HD: Yes
• Overall Diameter: 8mm

HDMI v1.4 vs v2.0 vs 2.1 Comparison Video

HDMI V2.0, which is backwards compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI specification v1.4,v1.3,v1.2 etc, significantly increases bandwidth up to 18Gbps and adds key enhancements to support market requirements for enhancing the consumer video and audio experience.

This CABLE is For:

– Any Device with an HDMI Interface (Backwards Compatible to HDMI V1.0)
– To Connect any BLU-RAY / HD DVD / Multichoice HDPVR to a display or Digital Receiver to provide Audio / Video travelling via the same cable for HD Video/Audio
– Connect your XBOX 360, XBOX ONE / Playstation 3 or 4 Gaming Console to a display / digital receiver with a HDMI interface
– To connect current DVD players with a HDMI interface to a display / digital receiver to allow upscaling of normal DVD resolution to 1080p

HDMI Ethernet Channel technology consolidates video, audio, and data streams into a single HDMI cable, combining the umatched signal quality and convenience of HDMI connectivity with the power and flexibility of home entertainment networking. It incorporates a dedicated data channel into the HDMI link, enabling high-speed, bi-directional networking at up to 100 Mb/sec.

• HDMI 2.1 includes support for BT.2020 Colorimetry with 10 or more bits of color depth.
• Video Formats defined in BT.2020 and supported by HDMI 2.0 specification:
  – 2160p, 10/12 bits, 24/25/30Hz, RGB/4:2:2/4:4:4
  – 2160p, 10/12 bits, 50/60Hz, 4:2:0/4:2:2

What are the formats supported by HDMI 2.1? All Lower resolutions such as 720p/1080p etc also supported

What’s new in HDMI 2.1?

• Resolutions up to 8K@ 60Hz, which is 5 times the clarity of 1080p/60 video resolution, for the ultimate video experience
• Up to 32 audio channels for a multi-dimensional immersive audio experience
• Up to 1536kHz audio sample frequency for the highest audio fidelity
• Simultaneous delivery of dual video streams to multiple users on the same screen
• Simultaneous delivery of multi-stream audio to multiple users (Up to 4)
• Support for the wide angle theatrical 21:9 video aspect ratio
• Dynamic synchronization of video and audio streams
• CEC extensions provide more expanded command and control of consumer electronics devices through a single control point

Is HDMI 2.1 backwards compatible with HDMI 1.x?

Yes, all HDMI versions are fully backward compatible with all previous versions. 

Does HDMI 2.1 require new connectors?

No, HDMI 2.0 uses the existing connectors.

HDMI CABLES AND EQUIPMENT SHOULD NEVER BE CONNECTED / DISCONNECTED WHILE YOUR EQUIPMENT IS POWERED ON SINCE THE HDMI PORT CARRIES A LOW VOLTAGE BUT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT WHEN PLUGGED / UNPLUGGED WHILE POWERED ON.

HDMI 2.0, which is backwards compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI specification v1.4,v1.3,v1.2 etc, significantly increases bandwidth up to 18Gbps and adds key enhancements to support market requirements for enhancing the consumer video and audio experience.

Tested 100% with all common HDMI sources such as Multichoice DSTV Explora / HDPVR, Sony Playstation Consoles, Microsoft Xbox Consoles, DVD players and Blu-ray Players.

Diameter & Specs on HDMI Cable:

• HDMI Certified: Yes
• HDMI Spec: V2.0
• HDCP Compliant: Yes
• CEC Compliant: Yes
• ROHS Compliant: Yes
• 1.3 Device Compatible: Yes
• Supports DVD Audio: Yes
• Supports SACD: Yes
• Supports TrueHD & DTS-HD: Yes
• Overall Diameter: 8mm

HDMI v1.4 vs v2.0 vs 2.1 Comparison Video

This CABLE is For:

– Any Device with an HDMI Interface (Backwards Compatible to HDMI V1.0)
– To Connect any BLU-RAY / HD DVD / Multichoice HDPVR to a display or Digital Receiver to provide Audio / Video travelling via the same cable for HD Video/Audio
– Connect your XBOX 360, XBOX ONE / Playstation 3 or 4 Gaming Console to a display / digital receiver with a HDMI interface (Provides > 4k UltraHD resolutions, specs below)
– To connect current DVD players with a HDMI interface to a display / digital receiver to allow upscaling of normal DVD resolution to 1080p

HDMI Ethernet Channel technology consolidates video, audio, and data streams into a single HDMI cable, combining the unmatched signal quality and convenience of HDMI connectivity with the power and flexibility of home entertainment networking. It incorporates a dedicated data channel into the HDMI link, enabling high-speed, bi-directional networking at up to 100 Mb/sec.

• HDMI 2.0 includes support for BT.2020 Colorimetry with 10 or more bits of color depth.
• Video Formats defined in BT.2020 and supported by HDMI 2.0 specification:
  – 2160p, 10/12 bits, 24/25/30Hz, RGB/4:2:2/4:4:4
  – 2160p, 10/12 bits, 50/60Hz, 4:2:0/4:2:2

What are the 4K formats supported ?

HDMI CABLES AND EQUIPMENT SHOULD NEVER BE CONNECTED / DISCONNECTED WHILE YOUR EQUIPMENT IS POWERED ON SINCE THE HDMI PORT CARRIES A LOW VOLTAGE BUT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT WHEN PLUGGED / UNPLUGGED WHILE POWERED ON.