UGREEN 10109 5 m HDMI 1.4 Cable, 4K30, ARC and HEC

Overview

The UGREEN 10109 is a 5 m HDMI 1.4 cable for connecting a player, set-top box, media box or PC to a TV, monitor or projector a few metres away. At this length it carries up to 10.2 Gbps, for 4K at 30 Hz or 1080p when the source and the display support those modes, and it passes audio return (ARC) and HDMI Ethernet Channel on equipment that has them. It is a passive, non-directional cable with full-size HDMI plugs at both ends.

Is it right for you?

• It suits a route of up to 5 m with enough slack but no tight coil or tension, for films, TV and everyday computer use.
• It is a good fit for 1080p and for 4K at 30 Hz. If you want a faster 4K refresh rate or HDR, choose a cable rated for it.
• Both devices must support the mode you want; the cable cannot add a resolution, refresh rate, ARC or an HDCP version to a port that lacks it.
• Every adapter, receiver, switch, splitter, wall plate or extra cable in the path must support the same video, HDCP and audio requirements.

Key features

• Up to 3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz, and 1080p, over the 5 m length, at up to 10.2 Gbps.
• Audio return channel (ARC), so a TV can send sound back to an ARC-capable soundbar or receiver.
• HDMI Ethernet Channel and 3D signalling on equipment that supports them, and HDCP (content protection) compatibility.
• Up to 48-bit deep colour.
• Tinned oxygen-free copper conductors, aluminium foil shielding, a flexible PVC jacket and 24K gold-plated connectors.
• Passive cable: no power supply or driver.

What else you need

Only the two devices: a computer, Blu-ray player, media box or console with a full-size HDMI output and a TV, monitor or projector with a full-size HDMI input. Earlier HDMI equipment works at the lower mode both devices support.

Installation

No installer is needed. Plug one end into the HDMI output of the source and the other into the HDMI input of the TV, monitor or projector, select the matching input on the display and set the resolution on the source. Either plug can go at either end.

Before you buy

• The 4K figure applies at 30 Hz only for this 5 m length. It does not upscale content, create HDR, decode audio or improve the display’s native quality.
• It does not convert USB-C, DisplayPort, Mini or Micro HDMI, DVI or VGA, and it is not an active repeater, fibre extender or ordinary network cable.
• No concealed-route safety rating is stated for this cable, so do not rely on one.
• Check that the cable you receive is marked 10109 and 5 m.