4K HDMI Cables

Jase · 16 Oct 2017 at 15:08

Can anyone recommend some decent 4K HDMI cables that don't cost a fortune?

Length needed probably 2-3 metres each max

Nick1881 · 16 Oct 2017 at 15:16

I'm using Slim HDMI calbles from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Worlds-Sli...id=1508163191&sr=8-3&keywords=slim+hdmi+cable

Reasonably priced and nice quality, not had any issues running 4K. Someone on AHF recommended them to me.

TheMightyTen · 16 Oct 2017 at 15:33

I'll give my standard answer, "There is no such thing as a 4K HDMI cable"

You want a High-Speed HDMI cable, Amazon's own basic ones do a perfectly adequate job.

What you don't want to do is pay for Nordost Valhalla 2 HDMI cables :eek:

Hyburnate · 16 Oct 2017 at 15:37

From previous experience you want a HDMI 2.0 Cable, 4K @ 60Hz is 15Gbps

varkanoid · 16 Oct 2017 at 15:42

I find these top notch and cheap

Primewire - 2m Ultra HD / 4K HDMI cable 2.0 (High Speed) with Ethernet | ARC and CEC | Deep Color | Design Cable nylon braided in copper
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CVQNJSK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jase · 16 Oct 2017 at 16:12

Thanks guys, I'll order a couple to try

Jase · 16 Oct 2017 at 16:16

Actually one other question....

Can I get a HDMI Splitter or Switch that supports 4K.

Basically want to share my PS4 Pro/Xbox One X between 2 4K TV's (using either one or other at a time).

LabR@t · 16 Oct 2017 at 18:51

Still using old cables thought they were all the same?

Rroff · 16 Oct 2017 at 18:57

4K @ 60Hz (rather than 30) is quite sensitive to distance - upto about 1.8-2m pretty much any high speed rated cable should work beyond that it is a bit hit and miss - you might buy some ropey cable that everyone else can't get to work and its fine or you might buy whatever highly rated cable everyone else has success with and get constant timeouts, etc. :s

FurryLemon · 16 Oct 2017 at 19:23

I use Amazon Basics cable.

It's well made and does the job.

Hyburnate · 16 Oct 2017 at 19:26

Jase said:
Actually one other question....

Can I get a HDMI Splitter or Switch that supports 4K.

Basically want to share my PS4 Pro/Xbox One X between 2 4K TV's (using either one or other at a time).

What cable length between devices and TVs and what's your budget?

Jase · 16 Oct 2017 at 19:50

Hyburnate said:
What cable length between devices and TVs and what's your budget?

If the switch is kept by the consoles then aaprox 2m to first TV and 9m to second TV.

Hyburnate · 16 Oct 2017 at 19:57

Jase said:
If the switch is kept by the consoles then aaprox 2m to first TV and 9m to second TV.

9m is going to be tough... You're right at the limit and I'd go active cables.

I've only ever dealt with long HDMIs in a commercial setting where a dodgy cable can cost hundreds to thousands so I can't recommend any 'cheap' cables. I've just looked and I do see a recommendation for PureLink Ultimate Series cables although can't think if I've ever used them. Worth a go?

I like CYP HDMI switches...

e; like this
EL-41S-4K22

I'm going to assume (wrongly hopefully) that spending close to £400 wasn't your plan

Jase · 16 Oct 2017 at 21:28

Hyburnate said:
9m is going to be tough... You're right at the limit and I'd go active cables.

I've only ever dealt with long HDMIs in a commercial setting where a dodgy cable can cost hundreds to thousands so I can't recommend any 'cheap' cables. I've just looked and I do see a recommendation for PureLink Ultimate Series cables although can't think if I've ever used them. Worth a go?

I like CYP HDMI switches...

e; like this
EL-41S-4K22

I'm going to assume (wrongly hopefully) that spending close to £400 wasn't your plan

Thanks, I'll look into that... I wasn't planning on spending £400 as it's not overly important but I like playing some games on a big TV but online FPS games I prefer a smaller screen.

But I will try the cables as it's not too much problem to just swap out the cables when I need to.