Cable Matters 48Gbps USB-C to HDMI 2.1 Cable (4K 120Hz / 8K 60Hz HDR, 6ft Braided)
Cable Matters Best Direct 4K 120Hz Display Cable ASIN: B08MSWMW81

Cable Matters 48Gbps USB-C to HDMI 2.1 Cable (4K 120Hz / 8K 60Hz HDR, 6ft Braided)

If your gaming monitor supports 120Hz or 144Hz, standard 4K 30Hz/60Hz cables hold you back. This Cable Matters HDMI 2.1 cable lets your smartphone or Steam Deck output buttery-smooth 120 FPS directly onto your television.

Current Price $29.99
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Hardware Highlights

  • Enables true 120Hz smooth gaming on high-refresh 4K gaming monitors and OLED TVs
  • Supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) to eliminate screen tearing
  • Direct plug-and-play cable requires zero external drivers, power cords, or clunky adapter dongles
  • Aluminum connector housing dissipates heat efficiently during intense high-refresh sessions

Considerations & Trade-offs

  • Does not provide charging passthrough (device runs on internal battery while connected)
  • Host phone must support DisplayPort 1.4 Alternate Mode over USB-C

Editorial Review & Gaming Verdict

If your gaming monitor supports 120Hz or 144Hz, standard 4K 30Hz/60Hz cables hold you back. This Cable Matters HDMI 2.1 cable lets your smartphone or Steam Deck output buttery-smooth 120 FPS directly onto your television.

Key Specifications & Compatibility

bandwidth HDMI 2.1 Full 48Gbps Bandwidth with VRR and ALLM
videoResolutions 4K @ 120Hz and 8K @ 60Hz Ultra-Smooth Refresh Rates
audioSupport Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and 7.1 Surround Sound Passthrough
cableConstruction Aluminum Connector Shells + Flexible Braided Nylon Jacket
length 6 Feet (1.8 Meters)
Compatibility iPhone 15/16 Pro, Galaxy S-Series, Steam Deck, iPad Pro, MacBook, PC

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