HDMI cable ACT AK3872, HDMI Type A male–male, 1.5 m, HDMI 2.0, 18 Gbit/s, ARC, gold-plated contacts, black

The ACT AK3872 is a 1.5 m HDMI 2.0 Premium High Speed cable with HDMI Type A male connectors on both ends. It supports 4K (3840x2160) at 60Hz, HDR, multi-channel audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and features full copper conductors with gold-plated contacts for reliable signal transmission. The cable jacket is Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), reducing the risk of high concentrations of toxic gases in case of fire or severe damage, and the thin plate shielding reduces electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.

Advantages

The cable delivers high-bandwidth video and audio over HDMI 2.0 with an 18 Gbit/s throughput, supporting HDR, HDCP 2.2 and ARC for flexible AV setups. Gold-plated contacts and full copper conductors improve conductivity and connection reliability. The LSZH jacket and additional thin plate shielding make the cable suitable for installations where reduced smoke and low EMI/RFI are important.

Suitable for

• Connecting TVs, monitors and projectors to Blu‑ray players, consoles and AV receivers
• High-resolution display setups requiring 4K@60Hz and HDR
• Medical and laboratory environments where low RFI/EMI is required
• Data centers, control rooms and marine navigation displays where LSZH is preferred
• Lecture halls, conference rooms and corporate AV installations

When it may not be suitable

This cable is specified for HDMI 2.0 (18 Gbit/s) and 4K@60Hz; it does not provide the extra bandwidth or features of newer HDMI 2.1 cables such as 4K@120Hz or 8K support. For installations requiring longer runs than 1.5 m, or where HDMI 2.1 features are required, choose a different cable that meets those specific needs.

Key specifications

• Cable length: 1.5 m
• HDMI version: 2.0
• Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz
• Bandwidth: up to 18 Gbit/s
• Audio: Multi-channel, Dolby TrueHD, DTS‑HD Master Audio, Audio Return Channel (ARC)
• Connectors: HDMI Type A male – HDMI Type A male
• Conductor: full copper
• Contacts: gold-plated
• Cable jacket: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
• Shielding: thin plate shielding for reduced EMI/RFI
• Colour: Black

How to use

Connect one HDMI Type A male connector to the HDMI output of your source device (Blu‑ray player, game console, PC, etc.) and the other connector to the HDMI input on your display or AV receiver. Ensure both devices support the desired resolution and HDR settings in their display/audio menus. For best performance, avoid sharp bends and keep the cable away from high-power electrical sources to minimize interference.

What to consider before purchase

• Required resolution and refresh rate (this cable supports up to 4K@60Hz)
• Run length needed (this model is 1.5 m)
• Whether HDMI 2.1 features (higher bandwidth, VRR, eARC) are required
• Installation environment safety needs (LSZH jacket for reduced smoke and halogen)

Usage recommendations

Use the ACT AK3872 for standard home and professional AV connections where 4K@60Hz, HDR and low EMI/RFI are required. For longer distances or if you need HDMI 2.1 capabilities, select an appropriate cable with higher bandwidth or greater length.