Highwings Braided 8K HDMI 2.1 Cable 5ft
- Item Length: 5 feet
- Connector Type: HDMI
- Connector Gender: Male-To-Female
- Cable Type: HDMI
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable short-run HDMI cable for 8K and 4K/120Hz gear, worth choosing when your console or player already sits close to the TV.
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ASIN: B0DTDPD7W4Model: HW-8K-1.5M-001Category: HDMI Cables
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Overview
Highwings' braided HDMI cable is built for 48Gbps ultra high speed transfer, carrying 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz signals with HDR10+ and HDCP 2.2/2.3 support. It suits gaming consoles, Blu-ray players and UHD TVs set close together, since the cord runs just under 5 feet.
The seller's own spec sheet flags that this cord runs short, about 5 feet, and frames that as a plus for devices already sitting close together rather than a limitation. That is a fair way to read it: this is not the cable for running behind drywall or across a room, but for a console or Blu-ray player a foot or two from the TV, it covers the newer 8K/4K feature set without paying for extra length you would not use. No review data is attached to this listing, so treat build quality reports as unverified.
- 48Gbps Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable
- 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz resolution support
- About 5 feet (1.5m) in length
- HDCP 2.2/2.3 and HDR10+ compatible
Who it's for
Suited to gamers and home theater owners whose console, player or PC sits within a few feet of the display and who want 8K or 4K/120 support without overpaying for length. Not a fit for anyone running a cable behind a wall or across a room, since this cord is intentionally short.
Pros and cons
- 48Gbps bandwidth handles 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz
- Braided nylon jacket with reinforced strain relief
- Backward compatible with HDMI 2.0 through 1.1
- Supports HDCP 2.2/2.3 and HDR10+ passthrough
- Only about 5 feet, too short for long runs
- No independent certification mentioned in the listing
Performance notes
The cable's 48Gbps rating is what lets it carry 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz without dropped frames, since higher resolutions and refresh rates need more bandwidth than older HDMI cables provide. Backward compatibility with HDMI 1.1 through 2.0b means it also works as a drop-in replacement on older gear, just capped at that gear's own resolution. The braided nylon jacket and reinforced tail are there to survive repeated bending near a wall-mounted TV rather than to change signal quality.
Specifications
| Brand | Highwings |
|---|---|
| Model | HW-8K-1.5M-001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 5 feet |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Connector Type | HDMI |
| Connector Gender | Male-To-Female |
| Cable Type | HDMI |
| Data Transfer Rate | 48 Gbps |
| Frequency | 120 Hz |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Number of Pins | 19 |
| Part Number | HW-8K-1.5M-001 |
| Specification Met | Iec, Hdmi |
| Other Special Features of the Product | High Speed |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Video Transmission |
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Highwings HW-8K-1.5M-001 HDMI cable?
It measures about 5 feet (1.5m / 151cm) end to end.
Does the Highwings 8K HDMI cable work with older HDMI ports?
Yes, it is backward compatible with HDMI 2.0b, 2.0a, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2 and 1.1.
What resolutions does it support?
Up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz, with HDCP 2.2/2.3 and HDR10+ passthrough.