Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M is available at Mascom International for KSh 10,800, brand new and sealed, with 18Gbps bandwidth, 4K at 60Hz and HDCP 2.2 support. This 10-metre (33-foot) Type A to A cable carries the signal over fibre optics instead of copper, so picture quality holds steady from one end of a room to the other. The connectors are fixed, meaning they are moulded permanently onto the cable. Mascom International sells the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M from our shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, in Nairobi CBD.
Built for AV installers, church media teams, hotel conference managers and corporate IT staff across Kenya, this cable solves a common headache. Ordinary copper HDMI leads often flicker, drop to black or lose colour once they stretch across a room. That shows up badly when an executive in Upper Hill is presenting quarterly figures or a pastor's slides go blank mid-sermon. The Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M carries a full 4K signal with 4:4:4 colour over the whole length, so text stays sharp and video stays smooth. It also links a PS5 or media player to a wall-mounted TV.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops stock only cheap passive HDMI leads, Mascom International carries a matched set of Infobit optical cables in 10-metre and 20-metre lengths, plus a USB-C version for laptops. At Mascom International, we're seeing more boardrooms in Westlands and university lecture halls move to fibre HDMI for ceiling projectors. Customers across Nairobi tell us the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable ended flicker they had blamed on their screens. Visit the Kimathi Street shop to see the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M before you buy, or order it with pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable
How much is the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M in Kenya?
The Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M costs KSh 10,800, factory-sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes the 6-month Mascom International warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya, so you inspect the cable before handing over cash or M-Pesa. The 20-metre version of the same cable sells for KSh 13,000, a gap of KSh 2,200. If your source and screen sit within 10 metres of cable route, the shorter length saves you that money with the same 4K performance.
How does the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable compare with the Infobit USB-C to HDMI Active Optical Cable 10M?
The Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M connects two HDMI ports, while the Infobit USB-C to HDMI Active Optical Cable 10M (AOC-CHDMI-10) runs from a USB-C laptop or tablet straight into an HDMI screen. Both reach 10 metres over fibre. The USB-C model costs KSh 10,000, which is KSh 800 less. Pick the HDMI version for decoders, consoles, media players and desktop PCs with HDMI outputs. Pick the USB-C version if your laptop has only USB-C ports that carry video and you want to skip a dongle.
Can the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable run a PS5 or Xbox Series X at 4K 60Hz?
Yes, the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable carries 4K at 60Hz with full 4:4:4 colour over its 18Gbps link, which covers most console games. Gaming lounge owners and home cinema setups get a stable picture with the console tucked away 10 metres from the TV. The limit is 4K at 120Hz, which needs HDMI 2.1 bandwidth beyond 18Gbps. If you play fast shooters at 120 frames per second on a 4K TV, a short HDMI 2.1 cable serves you better.
Will the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable keep working through KPLC power cuts?
The Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable needs no wall socket of its own, so it comes back the moment your TV and source restart after a KPLC outage. It is hot-swappable, meaning you can unplug and replug it while the projector stays on, which helps when equipment reboots out of order. Power dips cannot weaken the light signal inside the fibre. For venues that switch to a generator, keep the source and screen on a UPS so the picture holds during the changeover.
Will the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M play protected 4K content from a decoder or streaming stick?
Yes, the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M supports HDCP 2.2, the copy-protection standard that 4K streaming apps, Blu-ray players and many decoders require before sending a picture. Without HDCP 2.2, a TV can show a black screen or an error when Netflix or a 4K sports channel starts. This cable passes that handshake through untouched, so a decoder in a hotel back office can feed a lounge TV 10 metres away. It also carries 3D content for older 3D TVs and projectors.
Who should buy the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M, and who should skip it?
The Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M suits anyone linking an HDMI source to a screen up to 10 metres away: boardroom ceiling projectors, church media desks, restaurant TVs and home cinemas. Skip it if your cable route runs longer, because the 20-metre version at KSh 13,000 fits that job. Skip it too if your laptop has only USB-C, where the USB-C to HDMI optical model works better. For a USB webcam or hard drive far from the PC, the USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M at KSh 5,000 is the right tool.
Do I need a signal booster or power adapter with the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable?
No booster, extender or amplifier is needed; the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable is plug and play. You connect each end to its HDMI port and the picture appears. Infobit lists an external power supply as optional, so standard setups run without one; ask us on WhatsApp if your source device is unusual. That saves you the cost and clutter of HDMI extender kits, which need their own adapters and sockets at both ends. Field engineers fitting out offices in Industrial Area can finish a run in minutes.
What does fixed version mean on the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable?
Fixed version means the HDMI Type A plugs are permanently attached to the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable and cannot be removed. Some optical cables use detachable heads so installers can pull a thin cable through narrow conduit, then clip the plugs on afterwards. With this fixed model, plan for trunking or a wall opening wide enough for a full-size HDMI plug. In return, you get a simple one-piece cable with no extra joints to work loose, a good fit for exposed runs along skirting boards or ceiling trays.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Signal Performance
- HDMI 2.0 interface — the connection standard on most current TVs, projectors, decoders and game consoles, so it plugs straight into existing gear.
- 18Gbps bandwidth — 18 gigabits of data every second, enough to carry an uncompressed 4K picture at 60 frames per second without stutter.
- 4K at 60Hz and 30Hz with 4:4:4 colour — every pixel keeps its own colour detail, so small presentation text and spreadsheet cells stay readable.
- Fibre optic signal path — light carries the picture through the cable, so the image at 10 metres matches the image leaving the source.
- EMI-free transmission — electrical noise from fluorescent tubes, fridges, motors and nearby power cables cannot distort a light-based signal.
- 10M/33FT length — spans a boardroom table to a ceiling projector, or a TV cabinet to a wall screen across a lounge.
Compatibility with Sources and Screens
- HDCP 2.2 — passes the copy-protection check that 4K streaming apps, Blu-ray players and decoders require, preventing black-screen errors.
- EDID support — the display reports its preferred resolution to the source, so laptops and media players pick the right setting automatically.
- CEC support — lets a single remote wake the TV and the connected player together, where both devices offer the feature.
- 3D support — 3D films pass through unchanged to 3D-capable projectors and TVs still used in some homes and venues.
- Full-size HDMI devices — works with laptops, desktop PCs, PS5, Xbox Series X, decoders, media players, monitors and projectors with standard HDMI ports.
- Lower resolutions — 1080p and 720p sources display normally, so older classroom and church projectors remain usable with this cable.
Build and Connectors
- Type A to Type A — the familiar full-size HDMI plug on both ends, so no adapter or converter sits in the signal path.
- 19+1 pin contacts — the complete HDMI contact set, wired for picture, sound and control signals together in one plug.
- Fixed connectors — both plugs are moulded permanently onto the cable, leaving no detachable heads to lose or loosen over time.
- Hot-swappable — safe to connect or disconnect while the laptop, decoder or display stays switched on, with no restart needed.
- Range rated up to 100 metres — Infobit designs this cable family for runs as long as 100 metres, so 10 metres sits well within its limits.
- Fibre jacket — the outer sheath protects the optical strands inside; avoid sharp kinks and crushing under doors or chair legs.
Inclusions and Power
- Plug and play — no drivers, apps or settings to configure on the laptop, console or TV before the picture appears.
- No extenders or amplifiers — the conversion between electrical and light signals happens inside the cable ends themselves.
- External power supply optional — the cable runs without a separate wall adapter in standard home and office setups.
- One continuous length — no couplers or mid-run joints, which removes common points of failure in long HDMI installations.
- Lower installation cost — skipping transmitter and receiver boxes saves money, sockets and shelf space at both the source and the screen.
- In-store testing — Mascom International can connect the cable to a display at Kimathi Street so you confirm the picture before paying.
Package Contents
The pack holds the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M itself, with both fixed HDMI Type A plugs attached and ready to use. Because the optical conversion sits inside the cable ends, no adapters, drivers or extender units need to come with it. Infobit lists an external power supply as optional for this cable; if you think your setup needs one, ask our team on WhatsApp before ordering so we can advise on the right option for your equipment.
Warranty
The Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If the cable stops passing picture or sound within that period, bring it with your receipt to our service desk at Old Mutual Building in Nairobi CBD, where claims are handled directly by our team.
Where to Buy the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M in Kenya
The Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable 10M is in stock at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop or decoder and we will connect it to a screen so you see the picture before paying. If the jacket colour matters for your room, ask for a photo on WhatsApp first.
Reach our team directly through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. Our team stands behind honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from the same Kimathi Street counter where you bought the cable.
