AudioQuest Pearl 48 Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable with 48Gbps bandwidth for 4K/120Hz, 8K/60Hz, eARC, Dynamic HDR and gaming with VRR, ALLM and QFT. Read more.
The AudioQuest Pearl 48 HDMI cable is a Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable with a maximum bandwidth of 48Gbps. Pearl 48 is designed for modern TVs, projectors, AV receivers, soundbars, streaming devices and game consoles that use high resolutions, high frame rates and advanced HDMI capabilities.
Pearl 48 supports 4K at 120Hz, 8K at 60Hz and video transmission up to professional 10K Ultra HD. It also supports Dynamic HDR, eARC and gaming features including VRR, ALLM and QFT.
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With bandwidth of up to 48 gigabits per second, AudioQuest Pearl 48 supports the capabilities required by modern HDMI 2.1 equipment. Four balanced audio/video pairs are each capable of carrying up to 12Gbps, providing sufficient bandwidth for formats including 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz.
Pearl 48 is Certified Ultra High Speed and backwards compatible, allowing it to be used with existing Full HD and 4K equipment as well.
Support for 4K at 120Hz makes Pearl 48 particularly suitable for modern 4K televisions, OLED TVs, projectors and gaming displays. With compatible equipment, higher refresh rates allow smoother motion in games and fast-moving video.
For 8K systems, Pearl 48 supports 8K at 60Hz and can transfer professional video resolutions up to 10K Ultra HD.
AudioQuest Pearl 48 supports several features designed for modern gaming:
This makes Pearl 48 suitable for systems including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and gaming PCs.
Pearl 48 supports eARC – Enhanced Audio Return Channel. This is especially useful when sending audio from a TV back to a compatible soundbar or AV receiver through HDMI.
AudioQuest uses solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors in Pearl 48. The solid conductor design avoids electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands and is designed for stable signal transmission with minimal interference.
AudioQuest equips Pearl 48 with Level 1 Noise-Dissipation. All 19 HDMI conductors are direction-controlled to help dissipate radio-frequency noise as efficiently as possible.
The AudioQuest Pearl 48 range is produced in several lengths, including 0.6, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.25, 3 and 5 metres. Please use the selection menu above to see which lengths are currently available from Hi-Stands.
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| Brand | AudioQuest |
| Model | Pearl 48 |
| Product type | HDMI 2.1 cable for audio and video transmission |
| HDMI certification | Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI |
| Maximum bandwidth | 48Gbps |
| 4K support | Up to 4K at 120Hz |
| 8K support | Up to 8K at 60Hz |
| Maximum video resolution | Up to professional 10K Ultra HD video |
| HDR | Dynamic HDR support |
| Audio Return Channel | eARC – Enhanced Audio Return Channel |
| Gaming features | 4K120, VRR, ALLM and QFT |
| A/V signal conductors | Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) |
| eARC conductors | Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) |
| Noise-Dissipation | Level 1 Noise-Dissipation |
| Direction control | All 19 HDMI conductors are direction-controlled to reduce RF noise |
| Backwards compatible | Yes, compatible with existing Full HD, 4K and other HDMI equipment |
| Suitable for | Televisions, projectors, AV receivers, soundbars, PS5, Xbox Series X, streaming devices and gaming PCs |
Does AudioQuest Pearl 48 support HDMI 2.1?
Yes. Pearl 48 offers bandwidth up to 48Gbps and supports HDMI 2.1 capabilities including 4K120, 8K60, VRR, ALLM, QFT and eARC.
Does Pearl 48 support 4K at 120Hz?
Yes. 4K at up to 120Hz is supported when the source, content and display also support this combination.
Is AudioQuest Pearl 48 suitable for 8K?
Yes. Pearl 48 supports 8K at up to 60Hz and can transfer video resolutions up to professional 10K Ultra HD.
Can I use Pearl 48 with PS5 and Xbox Series X?
Yes. Pearl 48 supports gaming features including 4K120, VRR, ALLM and QFT.
Does Pearl 48 support eARC?
Yes. Enhanced Audio Return Channel is supported for compatible TVs, soundbars and AV receivers.
Can Pearl 48 be used with regular 4K equipment?
Yes. Pearl 48 is backwards compatible and can also be used with existing Full HD and 4K equipment.
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