The Nippon Labs 20AOH8KCL3-50FT is a 50-foot HDMI 2.1 hybrid active optical cable for long-distance 8K connectivity, with 48Gbps bandwidth, eARC, HDR, and HDCP 2.2 support. It suits home theater, studio, and commercial setups that need to connect distant displays without an external power supply.
Recommended For
- Home-theater owners routing video about 50 feet from an equipment rack to a projector or TV who want to carry high-bandwidth HDMI signals over a long run.
- PC or console gamers whose computer or console is far from the display and who want a long HDMI connection for a compatible 4K/120Hz setup.
- People building a fixed residential media-room connection who need a 50-foot cable with a CL3-rated jacket for an in-wall run.
- AV teams connecting a source to a distant display in a studio, classroom, meeting room, or similar fixed installation where a long HDMI run is required.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- A home-theater owner connects an AV receiver or media player to a projector across the room; the 50-foot optical run is intended to carry video and audio without placing the source beside the projector, with the available format depending on both devices.
- A PC or current-generation console connects to a distant 4K TV for living-room gaming; the cable is suited to a long run where the user wants to use supported high-refresh video modes without moving the computer or console beside the screen.
- A homeowner routes HDMI from equipment stored in a cabinet or adjacent room to a wall-mounted TV; the CL3-rated jacket is intended for in-wall use where local installation requirements allow, keeping the source equipment out of sight.
- A studio, meeting room, or digital-signage setup sends a video feed from equipment at a control desk to a distant display; the active optical design is intended for long-distance HDMI connectivity without keeping the source next to the screen.
- A user replaces a long conventional HDMI run that has trouble maintaining a stable picture; an active optical cable is a practical alternative for a long source-to-display connection, though results still depend on the connected equipment and correct installation.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Long-distance HDMI connections to televisions and gaming consoles, using a 50 ft hybrid active-optical cable |
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| Signal And Audio/Video Support | HDMI 2.1 with 48 Gbps bandwidth; supports up to 8K at 120 Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4, plus eARC, HEAC, HDR, and HDCP 2.2 |
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| Connectors | Male-to-male HDMI connectors |
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| Cable Design And Construction | Hybrid active optical fiber design; round cable with a 4.8 mm (±0.2 mm) outer diameter and copper listed as the material |
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| Power | No external power supply required |
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| Safety And Environmental Compliance | CL3-rated jacket; RoHS 2.0 and REACH compliant |
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| Physical Details | 50 ft long; black |
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| Package Contents | One HDMI cable |
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| Model Identifiers | Nippon Labs 20AOH8KCL3-50FT |
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