QED Performance Optical Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable (12m Single)

The Performance Optical Ultra High Speed HDMI sits at the top of QED’s HDMI cable range, designed specifically for long cable runs where passive copper cables cannot maintain signal integrity. Standard copper HDMI cables typically begin to struggle with high-bandwidth signals beyond 3–5 metres; the Performance Optical overcomes this limitation by replacing four of the nineteen copper cores with OM3 optical fibre, enabling full Ultra High Speed compliance at distances up to 20m without requiring external power.

Active Optical Technology

QED’s Ultra High Speed Active Optical Technology uses a hybrid fibre-copper construction. The optical cores handle the high-frequency data lanes that are most susceptible to degradation over distance, while the remaining copper conductors carry the lower-frequency signals, power, and control channels. This approach delivers the full 48 Gbps bandwidth specified by the HDMI 2.1 standard, supporting uncompressed 8K video at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz — even at the maximum 20m length. The OM3 fibre also substantially reduces EMI and RFI emissions compared to an all-copper cable, making it less likely to interfere with surrounding equipment in an installation environment.

Certification and Compatibility

The cable carries full Ultra High Speed HDMI certification, verifiable via a QR code on the packaging. It is compliant with HDMI 2.1 and backward-compatible with HDMI 2.0 and 1.4b devices. Supported features include eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), HDCP 2.2 content protection, HDR, HEC (HDMI Ethernet Channel), CEC, and DDC. Audio pass-through supports up to eight PCM channels, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Dolby TrueHD.

Installation-Grade Construction

The cable is built for permanent installations as well as domestic use. The jacket is LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen), meeting EN 50575:2014 fire reaction requirements at Class CCA-s1, d0 — compliant with most commercial and residential fire regulations. Zinc alloy HDMI connectors provide mechanical durability, and the cable is rated for operating temperatures between −40 and +70°C. Triple shielding protects against external interference.