Discussion topic: A 10 meter hdmi lead

This message was authored by: Ian1665 · ‎30 Mar 2026

I want to move my tv around in my lounge.. Can I use a 10 meter hdmi lead from my sky box .

This message was authored by: nigea99 · ‎30 Mar 2026

@Ian1665 wrote:

I want to move my tv around in my lounge.. Can I use a 10 meter hdmi lead from my sky box .

Probably OK for HD but I doubt even good quality HDMI 2.1 ordinary cables would support UHD at that length

(we used to quote around 3m max but I think 5m on the fastest cables is OK)

Otherwise you may need expensive optical HDMI cables

This message was authored by: TimmyBGood · ‎30 Mar 2026

As @nigea99 indicates, for UHD over that distance you'd need 'active' HDMI (powered optical fibre) cable.

Very adequate 10 metre optical HDMI is now £20 to £30.

Don't be tempted by the snake-oil promises of the 'premium' passive HDMI vendors.

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