Customers admire the exceptional picture quality delivered by the 12' 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Certified Cable, along with its excellent HDMI performance and speed. Some customers find the price to be a concern, while others have noted the cable's limited flexibility. However, the majority of users seem highly satisfied with the overall performance of this cable.
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It fixed a problem
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I was having problems with my TV temporarily freezing and reactivating with voice and visual out of sync. I thought it may be related to a cable that couldn't handle enough information fast enough and tried this ultra high speed cable, and it seems to have fixed the problem. Definitely satisfied.
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I recently upgraded my home theater setup with a new 4K/120Hz TV and a PS5, and I quickly realized my old HDMI cables weren't cutting it. After some research, I landed on this 8-foot Rocketfish 8K Ultra High Speed cable, and I'm thoroughly impressed.
First off, the build quality is excellent. The cable itself feels thick and durable, not flimsy like some budget options. The connectors are gold-plated and fit snugly into the ports on my TV and console, giving a really secure connection. The 8-foot length is perfect for my setup, offering plenty of flexibility for cable management without leaving a huge coil of excess wire.
Performance-wise, it's flawless. Being HDMI 2.1 Certified means it genuinely supports the high bandwidth needed for 8K at 60Hz and, more importantly for me, 4K at 120Hz. The difference in gaming was immediately noticeable—everything is incredibly smooth and responsive, with no screen tearing or signal dropouts. Features like Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) kicked in without a hitch.
Picture and sound quality are pristine. HDR content looks stunning with vibrant colors and deep blacks, and it handles advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos perfectly.
Honestly, the best part is the peace of mind. Knowing this cable is certified and can handle anything I throw at it now (and for years to come) makes it a worthy investment. If you're investing in new 8K or high-refresh-rate 4K gear, don't bottleneck it with an old cable. This Rocketfish cable is a reliable, high-quality choice that just works. Highly recommended!
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This Rocketfish 8' Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable performs as advertised. I’m using it for 4K 120 Hz output, and the signal is solid with excellent color and clarity. The cable feels very well-built and HDMI 2.1 certification provides extra confidence for long-term use. Slightly stiff, but that’s expected for a properly shielded cable. Highly recommended for anyone with next-gen consoles or high-end TVs.
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Cable is of high quality, absolutely no problems after a year of use with multiple devices. Compatibility and specs are exactly as described. Very happy with this purchase, and I would say that it is worth the extra money for something that will last you longer than cheaper alternatives.
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This is what I needed to run my pc and ps5 games at 4k with 60 frames per second on my tv. It wasn't clear to me at the time that this "HDMI 2.1 " certified but i was told that a cable rated for 8k was the way to go. excellent cable.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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I have a Apple 4K TV. It was experiencing random drop outs. Had som high speed cables (Monster UHD 21Gbs) I went on all the Apple forums to find out why this kept happening. The consensus was the cables weren’t fast enough. I was going to but the Belkin 4K cables that were recommended by Apple for what would have been a higher price. Search the BB web site and Rocketfish came up. These are highly rated and certified by HDMI.org. If it doesn't have the sticker, its not certified.
Bought them (5) to replace all the cabling for my HT system. Did an update and everything seems to be clearer and sharpers. The colors just pop! It has only been a week, but I have experienced no drop outs or blocking. I will give it some more time and will update if there are any changes.
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I know next to nothing about the differences in the quality of HDMI cables. This one was recommended by a very knowledgeable tech guy at BB and I trusted his no-pressure advice. With the cable plugged into the arc/e-arc HDMI port on my new Sony Bravia TV, the result is that I have the sharpest picture and sound quality ever especially when I'm watching a blu-ray on my upscaling Panasonic 4k player! Bit pricey for an HDMI cable but not nearly as much as some others.
Hi there! We're grateful for the trust you've placed in our recommendation for the Rocketfish™ - 4' 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI® 2.1 Certified Cable. It's wonderful to hear that it has significantly enhanced your viewing and listening experience with your Sony Bravia TV and Panasonic 4k player. Quality often comes with a price, but we're glad you found value in your purchase. Enjoy the high-definition clarity and sound, and thank you for sharing your experience with us! |Angelica| Rocketfish Support| https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfish-4-8k-ultra-high-speed-hdmi-2-1-certified-cable-black/6430949.p?skuId=6430949
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good cable.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Bought this HDMI cable to replace a 12 year old HDMI cable to better suit a new OLED TV and AV receiver that I purchased. I noticed better picture quality and it solved the lip to picture syncing problems I was having.
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Fast, sleek. Love the light on connections.. makes it easier to see when plugging in and knowing power is running properly. Cable material is a bit stiff though. All in all, i would buy again.
Hi Blang! We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying the fast and sleek design of the Rocketfish™ 8’ 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI® 2.1 Certified Cable, especially the light on the connections that aids in visibility. We appreciate your feedback regarding the stiffness of the cable material and will take it into consideration for future product enhancements.
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This a component for what you must have to to get the best performance out of your GPU to your monior. Order generation HDMI will be inferior. Now just as good if not better than the video cable.
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Ok where do I start I know most of us think that cables are just cables you hear the stories that they're all made pretty much in the same place with different names I am here to tell you that is false I went through three pair of cables before I found these black fish cables they are awesome My picture quality is night and day and the price is very reasonable I do not get the lag buffing is completely stopped and picture quality is super crisp not to mention the sound thank you rockfish for making an awesome product
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These two Ultra HDMI cables are working well and sending a great signal from my 4K Apple TV box and my 4K Blue Ray player through to my 4K TV. They are high quality but expensive. Bought from Best Buy, where I received good advice and great help making my purchases.
Thank you, LeslyC, for your feedback on the Rocketfish™ 2' 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI® 2.1 Certified Cable! We're delighted to hear that they are working well and delivering a great signal from your 4K Apple TV box and 4K Blu-ray player to your 4K TV. Your positive experience with the product quality and the assistance you received at Best Buy is greatly appreciated. Enjoy your enhanced viewing experience! Jeth | Rocketfish™ Support.
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Picture quality, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rocketfish™ - 15' 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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High speed connection, and extremely clear picture, A must for any 4K gaming system!
Hi DadOf3, Thanks for the great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear the cable fits perfectly and enhances your Xbox Series X experience. Enjoy your gaming and streaming in stunning clarity! Patricia | Rocketfish Support
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Cable length, Hdmi, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best hdmi cables ever!!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Picked these hdmi cables up to replace my playstaion 5 hdmi cables, for an outstanding game picture while playing the game, they are long enough 2ft, and offers excellent video/audio while playing.
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I know everyone is going to Display Port, but I prefer my HDMI for my main gaming rig. This cable allows me to run 4K 240FPS to my monitor, and even does it with HDR Dolby Vision and Free Sync.
A little short for my liking but delivers for the price. I highly recommend.
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Bought this for my VIZIO Elevate to connect to the eARC port on my LG C1. The HDMI cable that came w/ the soundbar was only High Speed (2.0), and also without Ethernet. Although the eARC protocol only calls for a max of 18Gbps if you are NOT passing through video, bugs are more likely to arise as you're passing through information through a pipe that is completely filled.
With an Ultra High Speed HDMI (2.1) @48Gbps capacity, the same amount of information (metadata) is being transferred via a larger pipe, and this HDMI cable also has Ethernet which in cases is necessary to properly passthrough lossless Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, etc. After equipping this cable to my Elevate & LG C1, I've run into fewer bugs than before, and b/c of eARC the same Netflix streams, BluRay's, etc sound more crisp due to being Full-FAT audio.
A little pricey, but does provide peace of mind.