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Monoprice 138628 40ft 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable
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Experience Unparalleled Clarity with Ultra High-Speed HDMIIntroducing the Monoprice Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable, designed to deliver the ultimate viewing experience. Supporting resolutions up to 8K at 120Hz and a 48Gbps bandwidth, this cable ensures your home theater setup is ready for the future...
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Overview
Experience Unparalleled Clarity with Ultra High-Speed HDMI
Introducing the Monoprice Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable, designed to deliver the ultimate viewing experience. Supporting resolutions up to 8K at 120Hz and a 48Gbps bandwidth, this cable ensures your home theater setup is ready for the future. Its fiber optic construction guarantees optimal signal quality over long distances, making it the ideal choice for discerning enthusiasts.
Specifications:
- Resolution Support: Up to 8K@120Hz
- Bandwidth: 48Gbps
- Technology: Fiber Optic (AOC)
- Features: Dynamic HDR, eARC, YCbCr 4:4:4
- Length: 40 Feet
- Color: Black
- Series: SlimRun AV
Key Features
High-dynamic range imaging allows you to enjoy the beauty of a wider and richer range of colors, much brighter whites, and much deeper, darker blacks.
The 8K Ultra HD resolution offers a more immersive viewing experience, with sharper high speed content. The resulting Ultra fast And sharp images are great for sports, high performance Gaming, and VR.
The eARC feature provides support for the most advanced audio formats, including object-based Audio, which provides an immersive multidimensional experience. The enhanced audio detail and spatial depth can position Audio events in 3D space.
Slimrun AV HDR is thinner and softer than traditional glass fiber optic cables. The flexible polymer optical cable has a tighter bend radius and is much more resistant to damage and abuse than traditional fiber optic cables made of glass.
The flexible polymer optical cable has a tighter bend radius than traditional glass fiber optic cables.
Specifications
Cable Length
40ft
Resolution Support
8K Ultra HD
HDR Support
High-dynamic range imaging
Audio Feature
eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel)
Cable Type
Slimrun AV HDR flexible polymer optical cable
Material
Polymer optical fiber
Flexibility
Tighter bend radius than traditional glass fiber
Durability
More resistant to damage and abuse
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Supports high-dynamic range imaging (HDR), delivering a wider, richer range of colors and deeper contrast for a superior viewing experience.
- Enables 8K Ultra HD resolution, providing an immersive visual experience with sharper high-speed content ideal for gaming and VR.
- Features enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), supporting advanced object-based audio formats for immersive multidimensional sound.
- Constructed with flexible polymer optical cable (Slimrun AV HDR), making it thinner, softer, and more resistant to damage than traditional glass fiber.
- The flexible polymer optical cable boasts a tighter bend radius, allowing for easier installation and routing in tight spaces.
👎 Cons
- As an optical cable, it may be more sensitive to tight bends or sharp crimps compared to standard copper cables, despite its improved flexibility.
- The 40ft length, while beneficial for long runs, might be excessive and lead to unnecessary cable management for setups with shorter distances.
- Requires devices with 8K Ultra HD capabilities to fully benefit from its maximum resolution support, not all current devices are compatible.
- While supporting eARC, the actual audio experience is also dependent on the capabilities of the connected sound system and content.
- No explicit mention of specific HDMI version number, though "Ultra High Speed" implies HDMI 2.1 or higher capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolutions does the Monoprice 138628 HDMI cable support?
This HDMI cable supports 8K Ultra HD resolution, providing sharper and more immersive viewing experiences for high-speed content, gaming, and VR.
Does this cable support HDR content?
Yes, it supports High-dynamic range imaging (HDR), allowing you to enjoy a wider range of colors, brighter whites, and deeper blacks.
What is the benefit of the eARC feature on this cable?
The eARC feature provides support for the most advanced audio formats, including object-based audio, offering an immersive multidimensional sound experience.
How flexible is the Monoprice Slimrun AV HDR cable compared to traditional fiber optic cables?
The Slimrun AV HDR cable is made from a flexible polymer optical material, making it thinner, softer, and capable of a tighter bend radius compared to traditional glass fiber optic cables.
Is this cable suitable for fast-paced content like sports or gaming?
Yes, the 8K Ultra HD resolution capability of this cable ensures ultra-fast and sharp images, which is great for sports, high-performance gaming, and VR.
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