Cat5 HDMI Extender Buyer's Guide
A Cat5 HDMI extender transmits HDMI video and audio over Cat5e/Cat6 cable, with HDBaseT models supporting 4K, 3D, IR, and RS232 up to 330 ft. Also available as fiber optic HDMI cables (66-330 ft) and splitter extenders (1x4, 1x8) for multi-display distribution. HDCP and EDID compliant.
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Cat5 HDMI Extender
AdderLink ALDV104T-IEC Digital AV 1 to 4 Transmitter IEC Build
$672.00
$750.00
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Cat5 HDMI Extender
EL5363 Icron KVM Extender HDMI and USB 2.0 over Cat5e/6/7 cable up to 330ft
$930.00
$1,042.00
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Cat5 HDMI Extender
AdderLink ALDV104K-IEC Digital AV HDMI 1 to 4 Distribution Kit IEC
$1,315.00
$1,440.00
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Key features to confirm
- Up to 330 ft over Cat5e/Cat6 (HDBaseT).
- Up to 4Kx2K (4K@30Hz) on HDBaseT and splitter models.
- 3D, IR, RS232, CEC passthrough on select units.
- HDCP and EDID compliant.
- Fiber optic HDMI cables for pre-terminated runs (66-330 ft).
| Need | Choose |
|---|---|
| Point-to-point HDMI | HDBaseT HDMI extender (330 ft) |
| HDMI + KVM | HDMI KVM extender with USB 2.0 |
| 1-to-many | HDMI splitter extender (1x4 or 1x8) |
| Pre-terminated run | Fiber optic HDMI cable |
For DVI see the Cat5 DVI extender. For extreme distance see the fiber optic extender.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far can an HDMI extender reach?
Up to 330 ft over Cat5e/Cat6 with HDBaseT, or up to 1,000 ft over fiber optic.
Does it support 4K?
Yes, HDBaseT and splitter extender models support 4K at 30 Hz.
Is it HDCP compliant?
Yes, Cat5 HDMI extenders are HDCP and EDID compliant.
Can I split HDMI to multiple screens?
Yes, 1x4 and 1x8 HDMI splitter extenders distribute one source to many displays over Cat5/Cat6.
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