| Solution | Max Length | Max Bandwidth | Cost (50 m) | Ease of install | |----------|------------|---------------|-------------|----------------| | | 50 m | 18 Gbps | $70–120 | Very easy (one cable) | | Passive copper HDMI | 7 m | 18 Gbps | $15 | Easy but short | | HDMI over CAT6 extender | 100 m | 18 Gbps | $150–300 | Moderate (two boxes + cables) | | HDMI fiber optic (48 Gbps) | 100 m+ | 48 Gbps | $150–250 | Easy but more expensive | | HDBaseT 3.0 | 100 m | 18 Gbps | $400+ (transceiver pair) | Professional |
: Prevents the "black screen" or flickering issues common in uncertified gear. vec550 4k verified
No crop. No blur. No guesswork.