DIGITUS Armored HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable, 8K UHD, 48 Gbps, 20 m, Black

Connect your gaming PC or console to an 8K TV across a large room with this armored fiber optic HDMI cable. The active optical construction maintains full 48 Gbps bandwidth over 20 meters, ensuring flawless 8K60 or 4K120 video with HDR and eARC audio.

Key specifications

• HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, 8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz
• Active Optical Cable (AOC) with multi-mode OM3 fiber
• Armored, black PVC jacket for durability
• Gold-plated HDMI Type A male connectors
• Supports Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, eARC, HDCP 2.3
• VRR, ALLM, QFT, QMS for gaming
• Bus-powered, no external power needed
• CE, FCC, RoHS compliant

Why choose it

Unlike copper cables, this AOC is immune to electromagnetic interference and signal loss over long distances. The armored jacket resists crushing and bending, making it ideal for in-wall or floor installations. Directional connectors ensure correct orientation.

Ideal use cases

• Home theater: connect a media player to a projector or TV
• Gaming: link a PC or console to a high-refresh 4K/8K display
• Commercial AV: digital signage, conference rooms, and lecture halls
• Professional editing: color-accurate 8K video monitoring

Good to know

The cable is plug-and-play with all HDMI 2.1 devices. No external power supply is needed, as it draws power from the HDMI port. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 50°C.