Snowkids 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable, 15 ft
A cheap braided cable for 4K 60 Hz gear, not for 120 Hz console gaming.
The short version
- Streaming boxes, cable boxes and Blu-ray players feeding a 4K TV
- Laptops or PCs sending 4K 60 Hz to a TV or projector
- You want 4K at 120 Hz or VRR from a PS5 or Xbox Series X
- You want a certified cable for a long, in-wall or hard to replace run
What owners like
- Braided build feels sturdier than a basic rubber cable
- Plug and play for 4K 60 Hz setups
Common complaints
- Little independent testing exists for this specific model
- Not certified, so long runs at full bandwidth are harder to trust than certified cables
Based on Thin coverage: the Snowkids store and Amazon.ca listing, plus BenQ and Cable Matters guides on HDMI 2.0 and eARC; no editorial review of this model was found.
Research scores
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Ownership
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What it does
A 15 foot nylon braided HDMI 2.0 cable rated for 18 Gbps and 4K at 60 Hz.
- Braided nylon jacket that resists tangling
- Gold plated plugs with strain relief at the ends
- Supports 4K at 60 Hz, 1440p and 1080p
- Ethernet channel and 3D listed by the maker
- Sold in lengths from 1 ft up to 165 ft
A reasonable pick for running a streaming box, Blu-ray player or older console to a 4K TV across a room. It is an HDMI 2.0 class cable, so it is the wrong buy for 4K at 120 Hz or VRR on a PS5 or Xbox Series X, and the listings show no official HDMI certification.
How it compares
Specs
- Length
- 15 ft (4.6 m)
- Bandwidth
- 18 Gbps
- Max video
- 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 Hz
- HDMI version (maker)
- HDMI 2.0, backward compatible with 1.4
- Jacket
- Nylon braided
- Connectors
- Gold plated, 19 pin, male to male
- Model
- RM18Gbps
Questions
Does an 18 Gbps HDMI cable handle 4K 60 Hz?
Yes. BenQ notes HDMI 2.0 bandwidth is enough for 4K at 60 Hz.
Is it good enough for a PS5 or Xbox Series X?
For 4K 60 Hz, yes. For 4K 120 Hz and VRR, BenQ says you need HDMI 2.1, so choose a 48 Gbps cable.
Will it work for eARC to a soundbar?
Often. Cable Matters says High Speed HDMI cables with Ethernet should work with eARC, though an Ultra High Speed cable is the safer bet for full support.
Is the Snowkids 4K cable certified?
The listings reviewed show no official HDMI certification label.
Sources
- Amazon.ca: Snowkids 4K HDMI Cable 15 Feet, eARC 18Gbps
- Snowkids: 4K HDMI 2.0 18Gbps cable product page
- BenQ: When do I need HDMI 2.1 or is HDMI 2.0 sufficient?
- Cable Matters: HDMI eARC vs. ARC, everything you need to know
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
