How long can a 1080p HDMI cable be?

So how far of an HDMI cable can you run from your video source to your television set? Monoprice technical support recommends 25 feet as a practical limit for their high speed cables to carry both a 1080p and 3D signal.

What is the longest possible HDMI cable?

Like many audio, video, and data cables, HDMI cords can suffer from signal degradation at longer lengths—50 feet is generally considered the maximum reliable length.

Do you need a special HDMI cable for 1080p?

High Speed HDMI Cable – Designed and tested to support video resolutions of 1080p and more, including display technologies such as 4K UHD, 3D and Deep Colour. This is a recommended cable if you are using any of these technologies or connecting your 1080p display to a 1080p content source e.g. a Blu-ray Disc player.

How long can an HDMI cable run be?

Because of this, HDMI natively doesn’t support long cable lengths, especially when the resolutions go beyond 1080p. SDI can run up to 100m in cable length in 1080p50/60 (3 Gbit/s), while HDMI can stretch to a maximum of 15m in the same bandwidth. There are several ways of extending HDMI beyond that 15m.

What kind of HDMI cable do I need for 1080p?

When pared down to the most basic information, the video resolution guidelines—as set by the HDMI Forum Technical Working Group that defines the specification—are: Standard HDMI: Up to 720p or 1080i resolution at a 30Hz refresh rate. High Speed HDMI: Up to 4K resolution (including 1080p) at 30Hz.

Does the length of a HDMI cable matter?

You don’t really need a long cable to connect your devices. However, 20 feet is just the max length for “manageable” signal transmission. If you don’t need a cable this long, then it’s wise to stick to shorter HDMI cables. The rule here is that the shorter your HDMI cable is, the better the sound and video quality.

How do I know if my HDMI cable is 4K?

If you want to make sure that your HDMI cable supports Ultra HD 4K resolution, you have to look for the HDMI High Speed logo on the cable’s packaging. This is what a typical High Speed label looks like. Some cables may have the High Speed label on them.