Nippon Labs 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable, 28AWG CL2 In-Wall, 18Gbps 4K 60Hz, Ethernet, 25 ft

A CL2 rated HDMI 2.0 cable in a single 25 ft length, made for a run that has to disappear inside a wall rather than sit exposed behind the gear. It carries the full 18Gbps of HDMI 2.0 for 4K at 60Hz and supports HDMI Ethernet Channel. The CL2 jacket is the part that matters here, since an unrated cable is not approved for in wall use.

Specifications

• Standard: HDMI 2.0, 18Gbps
• Video: 4K at 60Hz
• Features: HDMI Ethernet Channel
• Conductor: 28 AWG passive copper
• Wall rating: CL2
• Length: 25 ft

Good for

• An in wall drop from a wall mounted TV down to a cabinet or shelf below
• Feeding a ceiling mounted projector from a rack on the other side of the room
• A retrofit pull through a finished wall into a media closet

FAQ

What does the in wall rating mean? CL2 and CL3 rated jackets are approved to be run inside a wall. CL3 carries the higher voltage rating of the two. If the cable instead has to pass through an air return space above a drop ceiling or under a raised floor, code calls for a plenum rated cable, and our active optical HDMI range covers that.

Which conductor gauge do I need? A lower AWG number means thicker copper, which holds the signal over a longer run. As a rule of thumb, 28 AWG is fine for short desk and rack lengths, 26 AWG for medium runs, and 24 AWG for the longest passive copper runs. Past about 50 ft, an active optical cable is the more reliable choice.

Will 25 ft hold the full 18Gbps? Yes, but 25 ft is around the practical limit for 28 AWG passive copper at full 18Gbps. If your run needs to go further than this, step up to a thicker 26 AWG or 24 AWG cable instead, since a longer pull in 28 AWG is where picture dropouts start.

Often bought with

• 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable, 28AWG CL3 In-Wall, 18Gbps 4K 60Hz HDR, 25 ft: CL3 version of the same length
• 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable, 24AWG CL3 In-Wall, 18Gbps 4K 60Hz HDR, 30 ft: heavier 24AWG for a 30 ft run
• 4K Hybrid Active Optical HDMI 2.0 Cable, CL3, 18Gbps 4K 60Hz, 35–150 ft: active optical for runs up to 150 ft