UGREEN HD183 HDMI 2.1 Fibre Optic Cable, 8K 60 Hz, 4K 120 Hz, 48 Gbps

Overview

The UGREEN HD183 is an HDMI 2.1 cable that sends the signal over optical fibre instead of copper, so it covers a far longer run than a passive HDMI lead without the picture breaking up. It suits a projector on the ceiling, a TV across a large living room, a meeting room screen fed from a rack, or a games console in a different part of the room from the screen. It carries 48 Gbps, enough for 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz when both ends support HDMI 2.1 at those modes.

Is it right for you?

• It suits a long run where the source and the display are far apart and a passive copper cable would struggle.
• To reach 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz, both the source and the display must support HDMI 2.1 at those modes; older HDMI 2.0 or 1.4 equipment works at its own maximum.
• Fibre optic cables are more sensitive to tight bends and crushing than copper leads, so it suits a route with gentle curves rather than one with sharp corners.
• It is sold in several lengths under different item numbers, so confirm the length you need before ordering.

Key features

• HDMI 2.1 bandwidth of 48 Gbps, for up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz.
• Carries enhanced audio return channel (eARC), Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio for a soundbar or receiver that supports them.
• Gaming features: variable refresh rate (VRR), auto low latency mode (ALLM) and Dynamic HDR (high dynamic range) pass through when the console and display support them.
• Aluminium connector shells with a nylon-braided outer jacket.
• Backward compatible with HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 1.4 equipment.

What else you need

A source with a full-size HDMI output and a display with a full-size HDMI input. For the HDMI 2.1 modes, both ends must support them.

Installation

For a run through conduit, walls or ceilings, an AV installer should fit it, planning the route with gentle curves and without stapling the jacket, and testing the picture before the route is closed up. For a run along a skirting or behind furniture, you can plug it in yourself.

Before you buy

• Confirm the length you need before ordering: the HD183 is sold in several lengths under different item numbers.
• Plan conduit routes with gentle curves and avoid stapling or crushing the jacket.
• Older HDMI 2.0 or 1.4 devices will work, but only at their own maximum resolution and refresh rate.