Crestron CBL-8K-HD-22 – Certified HDMI 2.1 Cable, 48 Gbps, 22 ft

Product Overview

The Crestron CBL-8K-HD-22 is a 22-foot Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 certified cable delivering up to 48 Gbps bandwidth for 8K and high-frame-rate 4K video. Purpose-built for professional AV installations, it is officially certified to the HDMI 2.1 specification and carries the Ultra High Speed (UHS) label, confirming compliance testing against the HDMI Compliance Test Specification (CTS) version 2.1.

Product Description

The CBL-8K-HD-22 provides a reliable passive HDMI interconnect for installations where a longer cable run is required between source and display. At 48 Gbps bandwidth, it passes 8K at up to 30 Hz in 4:4:4 uncompressed, or up to 8K120 4:4:4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC). It fully supports advanced HDMI 2.1 features including Dynamic HDR, eARC, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Quick Media Switching (QMS). Gold-plated Type-A connectors and a 9 mm diameter cable handle the high data rates required for next-generation displays. CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, and WEEE compliant.

Key Features

• HDMI 2.1 Ultra High Speed certified — tested to HDMI CTS 2.1
• 48 Gbps passive bidirectional HDMI-to-HDMI cable
• Supports up to 8K30 4:4:4 uncompressed; up to 8K120 4:4:4 with DSC
• HDCP 2.3 compliant; passes HBR audio, CEC, and EDID
• Supports Dynamic HDR, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QFT, and QMS
• Gold-plated 19-pin Type-A connectors at both ends
• 22 ft (6.7 m) length; 9 mm outer diameter; matte black connector boots
• CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, and WEEE compliant

Typical Applications

• Connecting 8K and high-refresh-rate 4K sources to compatible displays in premium AV installations
• Long-run source-to-display connections in conference rooms and boardrooms
• Gaming room or simulation display connections requiring VRR and ALLM support
• Residential theater and media room AV systems with 8K-capable displays
• Crestron DM NVX and HDMI matrix switching system interconnects

Technical Specifications

• Cable Type: Passive, bidirectional
• Bandwidth: 48 Gbps
• Resolutions (without DSC): Up to 8K at 30 Hz 4:4:4 or 4K at 120 Hz 4:4:4
• Resolutions (with DSC): Up to 8K at 120 Hz 4:4:4
• Color Sampling: 4:4:4
• HDCP: HDCP 2.3
• Connectors: (2) HDMI Type-A male, gold plated
• Length: 22 ft (6.7 m)
• Outer Diameter: 9.0 mm
• Connector Boot (H x W): 0.83 in x 0.43 in (21 mm x 11 mm)
• Weight: 26 oz (737 g / 1.63 lb)
• Compliance: CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, WEEE
• Certifications: HDMI Ultra High Speed (HDMI 2.1)
• SKU: CBL-8K-HD-22

FAQs

Does the CBL-8K-HD-22 support 4K at 120 Hz for gaming?
Yes. The cable passes 4K at 120 Hz in 4:4:4 without compression, and also supports gaming-specific HDMI 2.1 features including VRR, ALLM, and QFT.

Is the CBL-8K-HD-22 compatible with HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 devices?
Yes. HDMI 2.1 is backward compatible. The cable will operate with older HDMI devices at the maximum bandwidth those devices support.

Where can I purchase the CBL-8K-HD-22?
Creation Networks (creationnetworks.net) is an authorized Crestron dealer carrying the full CBL-8K-HD series in lengths from 1.5 ft to 30 ft.