HDMI CABLE 25 MTRS

Finding a reliable 25-meter (approximately 82-foot) HDMI cable for long-distance runs requires careful selection, as standard passive copper cables often experience significant signal degradation at that length, especially for high-bandwidth content like 4K video.

For a 25-meter distance, you should look for one of two main technologies:

Active Optical Cable (AOC): This is generally the most recommended and reliable solution for this length, especially if you want to support modern, high-resolution/high-refresh-rate standards like HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz) or HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz, 8K@60Hz).

How it works: AOCs use fiber optic strands to transmit the high-bandwidth video signal as light, which is far less susceptible to degradation over long distances than electrical signals on copper.

Features: They are usually thinner, lighter, and are often rated for up to 100 meters or more with no signal loss.

Directional: Most AOCs are directional and must be connected correctly—one end is labeled “Source” (to the PC, Blu-ray player, etc.) and the other “Display” (to the TV, projector).

Cost: They are typically more expensive than traditional copper cables.

Active Copper Cable (with signal booster/chip): These cables have a built-in electronic chip (repeater or equalizer) to boost the signal.

Performance: They can reliably extend the signal farther than a passive cable, often supporting high-speed features over distances like 25 meters, but their effectiveness can still be limited compared to AOC, especially for the absolute highest HDMI 2.1 bandwidths.