- Manufacturer & Model
- CableRated HDMI 2.1 Compatible Cable
- MSRP
- $29.99 to $39.99
- Highlights
- Supports full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, compatible with 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video, durable aluminum connector housings with gold-plated contacts, triple-layer shielding with low EMI design, soft-touch aluminum-magnesium braided jacket, textured Sure Grip connector design, supports eARC, VRR, ALLM, QFT, QMS, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDCP 2.3, and CEC, reusable cable ties included, available in 1, 2, and 3 meter lengths with multipack discounts.
- Summary
- CableRated enters the HDMI market with an affordable Ultra High Speed HDMI cable that pairs robust construction with full HDMI 2.1 feature support. Backed by successful HDMI Test Bench performance testing, it offers a compelling option for gamers and home theater enthusiasts seeking reliable 48 Gbps connectivity without a premium price tag.
A new name has entered the HDMI cable market, and it’s arriving with a straightforward pitch: solid construction, full HDMI 2.1 support, and wallet-friendly pricing.
CableRated was created by industry veterans Caleb Denison, Dipin Sehdev, and Alex Pasco, launching with an initial lineup of 1-, 2-, and 3-meter cables priced from $29.99 to $39.99 (discounted pricing available for multipack purchases). Each is designed to support up to 48 Gbps bandwidth, along with 8K at 60Hz, 4K at 120Hz, and other core HDMI 2.1 capabilities.
For this HDMI Test Bench review, we put the 1- and 3-meter versions through physical inspection, signal-integrity testing, sustained high-bandwidth testing, and real-world checks with common home-theater sources. We also take a close look at build quality, flexibility, connector design, and the amount of clearance each cable needs behind connected equipment.
Can these affordable newcomers deliver the build quality and performance CableRated promises, or do they come up short when pushed to their limits?
Watch and find out!
CableRated HDMI 2.1 Compatible Cable Specifications
Video & HDMI Performance
- HDMI Standard: Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 compatible
- Maximum Bandwidth: 48 Gbps
- Maximum Resolution: Up to 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz, and 4K/165Hz
- Dynamic HDR: Supported
- HDR Formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Supported
- Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): Supported
- Quick Frame Transport (QFT): Supported
- Quick Media Switching (QMS): Supported
- Fixed Rate Link (FRL): Supported
- 3D Video: Supported
- Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): Supported
- Surround Formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDCP: Version 2.3 compatible
- CEC: Supported
- Connector Type: 19-pin HDMI Type-A
- Compatible Devices: TVs, projectors, AV receivers, gaming consoles, PCs, streaming devices, and media players
- Connector Housing: Durable aluminum
- Connector Finish: Gold-plated
- Grip Design: Sure Grip textured housing
- Cable Jacket: Soft-touch aluminum-magnesium braided exterior
- Shielding: Triple-layer shielding
- EMI Protection: Low EMI design
- Cable Management: Reusable Velcro cable ties included
