Our Take
The new BlueBerry HDMI Cable by AudioQuest is their entry-level HDMI cable, but still contains a lot of features from the more expensive cables in their range. Capable of delivering 4K quality video at 18Gbps, it also features AudioQuest's proprietary Noise Dissipation technology. The superior technology implemented to combat Radio Frequency noise means it represents a significant upgrade in performance on the previous entry-level HDMI from AudioQuest: the Pearl 18G, which has since been upgraded to a 48Gbps version. - futureshop
Product Details
AudioQuest HDMI 18G 4K-8K Cables
All AudioQuest 18Gbps HDMI cables are guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30, HDR (High Dynamic Range), and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel).
In addition, AudioQuest’s HDMI Active Pearl, Forest, and Cinnamon cables employ active frequency-equalization to enable full 18Gbps performance at lengths up to 50ft (15 meters). Cherry Cola is an Active Optical HDMI model that offers full 18Gbps performance at lengths up to 100 feet (30 meters).
Video Up to 8K/30
AudioQuest 18Gbps HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video up to 8K/30 (8-bit, 4:2:0), which is 7680 x 4320 resolution (over 33 million pixels) at up to 30 frames per second (fps). 24 and 30 fps are the frame rates for almost all movies and many TV shows.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
AudioQuest 18Gbps HDMI cables support High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Dynamic HDR. HDR content expands the contrast of the image for blacker blacks and brighter whites/highlights as well as greater color saturation and brightness. In addition, 4K Ultra-HD content allows for a wider color range.
This combination of technologies results in more realistic HDR images with greater perceived depth. Dynamic HDR (HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision for example) enables frame-by-frame HDR optimization rather than HDR settings that are fixed for the entire program.
AudioQuest 18Gbps HDMI cables are compatible with all varieties of HDR (including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision), which can be found on Ultra-HD Blu-ray and all major streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+, and others.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) and Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDMI hardware’s previous ARC capabilities max out at lossy (compressed) 5.1-channel surround sound. In order to ensure superior audio performance, the ARC-channel conductor-pair in AudioQuest HDMI cables is internally controlled for direction.
HDMI 2.1 hardware support Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), which increases the digital bandwidth dramatically to support uncompressed and lossless high-resolution multichannel audio, including Dolby TrueHD and Atmos, and DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS: X. All AudioQuest HDMI cables have the conductors and bandwidth required for eARC’s enhanced sonic capabilities.
HDMI Blueberry
AudioQuest HDMI BlueBerry
AudioQuest BlueBerry 4K-8K 18Gbps HDMI cable combines superior materials and superior design to produce a superior entertainment experience. Featuring solid Long-Grain Copper conductors with AudioQuest’s Level-1 Noise Dissipation, BlueBerry is meticulously designed for enhanced sound quality and outstanding overall performance, significantly exceeding the performance of previous AudioQuest Pearl 18G HDMI cables. Of course, AudioQuest’s BlueBerry 18Gbps HDMI cable is guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30 video, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery, and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel). Taking performance even further, all 19 conductors, comprising A/V and eARC signals, all Ground-Reference drains, and control and power conductors, are properly controlled for the most efficient dissipation of Radio-Frequency Noise.
AudioQuest HDMI BlueBerry 48 Technologies
LGC
Level 1 Noise Dissipation
eARC
18Gbps
Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Solid Conductors
AudioQuest’s BlueBerry 18Gbps HDMI cable is guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30 video, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery, and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel).
Level-1 Noise Dissipation
The foundation of AudioQuest’s Noise-Dissipation technologies. Direction-Controlled Conductors minimize the damage caused by high-frequency noise by “directing” or draining it away from the most vulnerable circuits. In AudioQuest HDMI cables, all 19 conductors (including the critically important eARC and power) are Direction-Controlled for the most efficient and effective dissipation of high-frequency noise.
eARC Enhanced Audio Return Channel
An advancement over the previous Audio Return Channel (ARC), eARC simplifies connectivity and provides greater ease, including audio optimization and the ability to automatically discover associated audio components without manually scrolling through display settings. It supports the latest high-bit-rate audio formats up to192kHz, 24-bit, and uncompressed 5.1 and 7.1, and 32-channel uncompressed audio. It also supports DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos.
Because sound matters, eARC gets equal love and affection with the same superior metals, Direction-Controlled Conductors, and Noise-Dissipation technologies as the main AV data pairs.
Tech Specs
| Silver % | LGC (no silver) |
| Noise Dissipation Level | Level 1: Direction-Controlled |
| Ground Reference Conductors | Tinned Copper |
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