5 m HDMI cable - 8k at 60 hz - HDMI version 2.1 - 48 gbps - double shielded - gold plated connectors - HDMI (m) to HDMI (m) - outer diameter 8.0 mm - 26 awg - white

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For £15.65 ex‑VAT for a 5 m HDMI 2.1 lead, this looks like a sensible “just works” option for most office and meeting-room setups—especially where you’re connecting a laptop/PC to a TV or projector and you don’t want to overthink it. The double shielding and thicker build (8 mm outer diameter) are the right kind of reassurance in real UK installs where cables run near power bricks, docking stations, or wall-warts. Gold-plated ends are mostly marketing for HDMI these days, but they don’t hurt, and at this price you’re not really paying a premium for them anyway.

That said, I’d only buy this if you understand the risk with long HDMI runs: “8K at 60 Hz” is very demanding over distance, and results can vary with the source device and display’s HDMI implementation. In practice, for 4K 120/4K 60 use you’ll likely be happy, but if you’re trying to guarantee the top-tier modes at the full 5 m in every scenario, I’d rather spec-test first or budget for a more proven install cable from a brand with stronger field reputation. Who it suits best: SMBs equipping meeting rooms, trade show rigs, and general AV setups where reliability and build quality matter more than chasing the absolute maximum HDMI headline. Who should skip it: mission-critical AV production, where every pixel timing edge case has to be predictable.