Black Braided 8K HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable
A black braided 8K HDMI 2.1 active optical cable. The red-and-black braided jacket is tougher than a plain smooth jacket, and the black molded ends are marked Source and Display.
This is the braided 8K version. The cable jacket is braided in red and black, which holds up better than a smooth jacket when the cable gets pulled, bent, or moved around. The housings are black molded plastic with “HDMI” printed on them and Source or Display underneath. It is directional. Source goes into the player, console, or PC. Display goes into the TV or projector. Wrong way round means no picture, so check the labels before the cable goes into a wall or conduit. The signal travels over fiber for the long stretch, with active modules at each end. That keeps the picture steady over long runs where copper starts to struggle, and the fiber picks up less interference from nearby power cables. The 48 Gbps / 8K at 60 Hz / 4K at high refresh rates figures apply to the validated 8K HDMI 2.1 version of this cable, and only with source and display gear that supports them. A 4K setup will still work with this cable — it runs at whatever the connected gear supports. Good for gaming rooms, home theater, and anywhere the cable is likely to get handled or moved. No cable length is stated in the source material, so confirm the length you need before ordering.
Key facts
- Directional HDMI Type-A (source) to HDMI Type-A (display)
- Red-and-black braided cable jacket (visible in photo)
- black molded connector housings with “HDMI” print and Source / Display labels
- Gold-plated connectors with blue insert (visible in photo)
- Hybrid optical signal path (active optical conversion, fiber segment)
- 48 Gbps, 8K at 60 Hz, and 4K at high refresh rates — as identified in the source for the validated 8K HDMI 2.1 version only; requires compatible source and display devices
- Cable length: NOT stated in the source — confirm before publishing/ordering
- No power requirement stated in the source.
Compatibility
HDMI Type-A sources and displays: 8K/4K TVs, projectors, monitors, games consoles, PCs/laptops, Blu-ray players, AV receivers. 8K/48 Gbps performance needs HDMI 2.1 equipment at both ends.
Application scenarios
- Gaming rooms
- Home theater
- Commercial AV
- Digital signage
- Control and visualization rooms
- Long equipment-rack-to-display connections
Links
Related products: Browse the full range on the AOC HDMI cable overview page.
Related: Black Molded 8K HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable, Black Close-Up 8K HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable and Black and White 8K HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable.
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