3ft 4K HDMI Extension Cable with Ethernet, Male to Female, 24 AWG CL2, for TV, UL, Black

The High Speed HDMI Extension Cable with Ethernet adds length to an existing HDMI connection rather than replacing it. With a male plug on one end and a female port on the other, it extends a run so a wall-mounted TV, streaming stick, game console or ceiling projector can reach a source that would otherwise be too far away. It carries 4K@60Hz Ultra HD video and includes the HDMI Ethernet Channel for everyday home theater and AV setups, and the CL2 rating lets it be routed inside a wall when the extension is permanent.

One end terminates in a 19-pin HDMI Type A male plug that connects to a TV input, wall plate or a device, while the opposite end is a 19-pin HDMI Type A female receptacle that accepts another standard HDMI male cable. This male-to-female design is what separates an extension cable from a standard male-to-male cable: it lets users add reach to a setup that already has a cable in place, without rewiring the whole signal path.

The gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and hold a low-resistance connection, and the molded strain relief protects the cable where it bends behind a display or enters a wall plate. Inside, 24 AWG copper-clad steel conductors and shielding help maintain a stable 4K signal across the extended run, which is why the thicker gauge matters more as the total cable length grows.

Because the cable includes the HDMI Ethernet Channel, it also carries the Audio Return Channel (ARC), so audio can return from a TV to a soundbar or AV receiver through the extended link when both devices use ARC ports. This keeps a single HDMI path handling both the video reaching the display and the audio coming back.

The extension is CL2 in-wall rated, UL listed and RoHS compliant, meeting common safety requirements for signal cable routed inside residential walls and ceilings. This makes it suitable for a permanent behind-the-wall extension rather than only a temporary desktop reach.

The black jacket blends into home theater, wall-mounted TV and ceiling projector installations where the cable is visible.

This extension cable is offered from 1 to 25 ft and pairs with any standard HDMI Type A male cable for Full HD and 4K@60Hz content. For a new single cable rather than an extension, choose a standard male-to-male HDMI cable instead; for runs longer than a passive extension supports, use an active HDMI extender or an HDMI fiber optic cable.

Product Comparison: HDMI Extension Cable (Male to Female) vs Standard HDMI Cable (Male to Male)

FAQ

What is the difference between an HDMI extension cable and a standard HDMI cable?

An HDMI extension cable is male-to-female, so it adds length to an existing HDMI cable instead of replacing it. A standard HDMI cable is male-to-male and connects two devices directly. Use an extension when a cable is already in place but does not reach far enough.

Can this extend the HDMI from a streaming stick, wall-mounted TV or game console?

Yes. The female end accepts the male plug of an existing HDMI cable or device, so it extends streaming sticks, Roku, Fire TV, consoles and cable boxes to a wall-mounted TV or distant source. It carries 4K@60Hz and supports ARC for soundbar audio.

How far can I extend an HDMI cable and still get 4K?

A passive extension holds 4K@60Hz over the listed lengths up to 25 ft, with the 24 AWG conductors and shielding helping maintain the signal. Remember the extension adds to your existing cable, so keep the combined length within passive limits; for longer total runs, use an active HDMI extender or an HDMI fiber cable.

How do I connect this extension cable, and can ARC pass through it?

Plug the existing HDMI cable's male end into the female port, then connect the male end of the extension to the TV or device. Because the cable includes the Ethernet channel, ARC audio can return through the extended link when both the TV and soundbar use ARC ports.

Which length should I choose, and which works in walls?

Choose the shortest length that closes the gap your current cable leaves, from 1 ft for a small reach to 10, 15 or 25 ft for across-room and wall-mounted routing. For routing inside a wall, the CL2 rating on this cable meets common building requirements.