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24 Aug, 2025




£35.11 inc. VAT
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For £29.29 ex-VAT, this is the kind of HDMI cable I’d only buy if you *actually* need a 7m run. For a normal desk setup it’s overkill, but in the real world—meeting rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, or home offices where the display is a bit of a trek from the source—getting a proper “premium certified” long HDMI cable can save you from random dropouts and annoying handshake issues. The built-in Ethernet part is a nice bonus if you’ve got compatible equipment, but the real value here is the confidence you’re getting a cable that’s meant for reliable UHD/60Hz use rather than a bargain throwaway.
Who it suits: anyone running a long HDMI to an UHD monitor/TV at higher refresh rates (or people who’ve previously had flaky cables at distance). Who should *avoid*: if you’re only going 1–2m, or if your setup includes lots of adapters/extenders already (those compound signal issues), you’ll be better served by a shorter high-quality run or even considering a proper active solution depending on the environment. Also worth noting—if you need truly trouble-free 4K60 over 7m with challenging installations (thin wiring paths, power noise, tight bends), no passive cable is magic, but a certified premium option like this is a sensible first move.

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