Vention HDMI Male to Male 4K HD Cable – Aluminum Alloy Type 5M Blue

The Vention HDMI Male to Male 4K HD Cable provides dependable 4K video and audio transmission over a practical 5-meter span. This mid-length cable bridges the distance between devices and displays in home offices, classrooms, and living rooms without creating excess cable clutter or limiting equipment placement. Designed for students connecting laptops to external displays and business professionals configuring presentation spaces, the aluminum alloy connectors offer lightweight durability with a distinctive blue jacket for easy identification in multi-cable environments.

Key Features & Benefits

• 5-Meter Versatile Length: Connects equipment across medium-sized rooms or between adjacent furniture pieces, providing sufficient reach for wall-mounted displays while avoiding the cable management challenges of longer alternatives.
• Lightweight Aluminum Alloy: Durable metal connectors resist corrosion and impact damage while weighing less than steel or brass alternatives, reducing stress on device ports and simplifying installation in desktop or mounted configurations.
• Full 4K @ 60Hz Support: Delivers Ultra HD resolution at 3840×2160 with 60Hz refresh rate across the complete cable length, maintaining sharp text clarity for productivity work and smooth motion for gaming or video content.
• Blue Cable Distinction: The vibrant blue jacket simplifies cable identification in setups with multiple HDMI connections, reducing confusion during troubleshooting and helping users quickly locate the correct cable when rearranging equipment.
• Universal HDMI Compatibility: Works immediately with all HDMI-equipped devices including laptops, gaming consoles, streaming boxes, and projectors—no driver installation, firmware updates, or compatibility verification needed.

Technical Specifications

Video & Audio Performance

• Maximum Resolution: 4K @ 60Hz (3840×2160)
• Supported Resolutions: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Full HD, 1440p QHD, 4K UHD
• HDMI Version: 2.0 standard
• Bandwidth Capacity: 18 Gbps
• Refresh Rate Support: 60Hz at 4K, 120Hz at 1080p, 144Hz at 1080p (device dependent)
• Audio Channels: Up to 32 channels
• Audio Formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, LPCM
• Audio Return Channel: ARC enabled for TV-to-soundbar audio routing
• 3D Video: Full 3D format transmission support
• HDR Standards: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision pass-through
• Color Space: BT.2020 wide color gamut support
• Color Depth: 48-bit Deep Color (16-bit per channel)

Cable Construction

• Length: 5 meters (16.4 feet)
• Jacket Material: PVC insulation with blue finish
• Connector Type: Standard HDMI Type-A (male) on both ends
• Connector Housing: Aluminum alloy with protective coating
• Contact Plating: 24K gold-plated pins for superior conductivity and corrosion resistance
• Wire Gauge: 28AWG oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors
• Shielding: Triple-layer protection—aluminum foil + copper braiding + aluminum foil for comprehensive EMI/RFI interference rejection
• Impedance: 100 ohms ±15%
• Strain Relief: Molded PVC boots with reinforced cable exit design

Physical Design

• Cable Color: Blue
• Connector Finish: Silver/gray aluminum alloy
• Cable Diameter: Approximately 7mm
• Connector Dimensions: Standard HDMI profile, fits recessed and flush-mount ports
• Cable Flexibility: Flexible enough for routing behind furniture while maintaining structural integrity
• Bend Radius: Supports 90-degree turns without signal degradation
• Weight: Approximately 200-250 grams
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Compatibility

• Computer Systems: Windows desktops/laptops, MacBook Pro/Air (requires USB-C to HDMI adapter), Linux machines, Chromebooks
• Gaming Platforms: PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S, Nintendo Switch (docked mode), gaming PCs
• Streaming Devices: Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield TV
• Media Equipment: 4K Blu-ray players, standard Blu-ray players, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, DVRs
• Display Types: 4K televisions, computer monitors, home projectors, business projectors, conference room displays, portable monitors
• Backward Compatible: Functions with HDMI 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, and earlier versions at their maximum supported specifications

Use Cases & Applications

For Students: Connect laptops to dorm room TVs or external monitors positioned across desks or entertainment units. The 5-meter length accommodates typical dorm furniture layouts, allowing comfortable seating distance from screens during study sessions, movie watching, or group project collaboration without stretching the cable taut.

For Business Presentations: Link presentation laptops to conference room projectors or displays where equipment sits several feet from the screen. This cable length handles standard meeting room configurations, enabling presenters to control slides from the table while the display remains at the room’s front, maintaining eye contact with audiences during pitches or training sessions.

For Home Office Workspaces: Run from desktop PCs or laptop docking stations to monitors mounted on adjacent walls or positioned across L-shaped desk configurations. The blue color helps distinguish this cable from power cords and USB connections in busy desk environments, simplifying troubleshooting when technical issues arise.

For Living Room Entertainment: Connect streaming devices, game consoles, or Blu-ray players housed in media consoles to wall-mounted TVs positioned above or across the room. The 5-meter span provides routing flexibility around furniture and through cable management channels while maintaining the clean aesthetic important in main living spaces.

For Classroom Technology: Deploy in educational settings where teacher computers connect to interactive whiteboards or projectors mounted at room front. The aluminum alloy construction withstands regular academic use, while the distinctive blue jacket helps IT staff quickly identify video cables during equipment maintenance or upgrades.

For Dual Monitor Setups: Serve as the connection between a computer and a secondary display positioned on an adjacent desk surface or mounted arm. The cable length accommodates extended monitor configurations common in software development, financial analysis, or creative design workflows where screen real estate matters.

For Gaming Stations: Link PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or gaming PCs to monitors or TVs in dedicated gaming areas. The cable fully supports 4K @ 60Hz gaming without introducing latency, making it suitable for both competitive and casual gaming where visual quality and responsive input matter equally.

For Home Theater Systems: Connect AV receivers to projectors in dedicated home cinema rooms where equipment racks sit at room rear while projection screens mount at front. The 5-meter length handles typical residential theater dimensions without requiring signal boosters, maintaining pristine audio and video quality for movie enthusiasts.

For Hybrid Work Environments: Establish reliable connections between work-issued laptops and personal monitors for remote employees switching between company and personal devices. The durable connectors withstand frequent plugging and unplugging as users transition between work modes throughout the day.

For Small Event Venues: Use in training rooms, community centers, or small auditoriums where portable presentation equipment connects to fixed display systems. The cable coils compactly for transport between locations, and the blue color makes it easy to locate in equipment bags containing multiple cables and accessories.

The Vention 5M HDMI Cable occupies the ideal middle ground for users who need more reach than standard 2-meter cables provide but don’t require the full 10 or 15-meter options. Its aluminum alloy construction keeps weight manageable while the blue jacket adds practical identification benefits, making it particularly valuable for organized setups where multiple HDMI devices require clear visual differentiation.