サンワダイレクト HDMIケーブル 5m ARC HEC 4K

Overview

The Sanwa Direct 500-HDMI001-5N is a practical, budget-focused HDMI cable that packs a 5-meter run plus ARC and HEC support into a sub-2,000-yen price band. It conforms to the HDMI ver1.4 standard, with a maximum resolution of 4K/30Hz (4096×2160/24p, 3840×2160/30p).

That makes it a good fit for anyone who needs to place a TV, AV receiver, or projector some distance apart but does not need high-bandwidth modes like 4K/120Hz.

The character of this cable is essentially decided by its standard generation. HDMI 1.4 is generally cited at around 10.2Gbps of bandwidth, which falls short of 4K/60Hz (roughly 18Gbps class) and 4K/120Hz (48Gbps class).

Buy it understanding that limit and you will be satisfied; buy it because the listing says "4K" and you are likely to regret it. Amazon.co.jp reviews stood at 19 ratings and 4.2 out of 5 stars (84% positive) as captured on 2026-05-30 — a small sample, but a consistent one.

Compatibility Guide

The connectors are HDMI Type-A male-to-male, so it works with essentially any device carrying a standard HDMI port: recorders, consoles, PCs, TVs, LCD monitors, and projectors. Sanwa lists DVD/HDD/Blu-ray recorders, PCs, HDTVs, LCD displays, and projectors as supported devices.

Here is whether this cable is enough, by use case.

A few practical notes. ARC only works on the TV port explicitly marked "HDMI (ARC)" — many TVs still have four HDMI inputs but only one ARC-capable port, so check the labeling on the back before you route the cable.

You also usually need HDMI-CEC link features enabled on both the TV and the receiver (vendors brand this differently). HEC likewise requires HEC support at both ends, and few devices actually implement it, so treat it as a bonus rather than a plan.

Physically, 5m is on the long side for a passive cable. Triple shielding (aluminum plus high-density braid) and gold-plated plugs and pins address attenuation and noise, but tight bends still stress the conductors near the connector.

Avoid folding the cable at a right angle just behind the TV, and coil slack loosely. If you are running it through a wall or ceiling, measure your opening first — a standard HDMI Type-A plug is roughly 20mm wide at the molded shell.

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What stands out is that the conductor-side construction has not been cut back to hit the price. Triple shielding and gold plating are meaningful insurance against the sparkle noise and sudden blackouts that plague long cheap cables — problems that usually come from inadequate shielding or poor plug contact rather than raw bandwidth limits.

For the job of "run a long cable within HDMI 1.4's limits," this is a straightforward pick.

On pricing, as captured: ￥1,680 on Amazon.co.jp as of 2026-05-30, and ￥1,510 on the Japanese Amazon.co.jp listing as of 2026-08-27 — about 170 yen lower across roughly three months.

Both are snapshot values that move with sales and stock, so always check the current price on the product page before ordering. No concrete figure was captured on the overseas marketplace side, so those listings need to be checked individually.

Release was around 2023, warranty follows Sanwa Direct's standard policy, and the cable ships in simple packaging with no accessories.

Reviews were 19 ratings at 4.2 out of 5 stars (84% positive) as of 2026-05-30.

With only 19 samples the figure can still move. Read it as "no widespread defect reports so far" rather than as a guarantee.

How It Compares

HDMI cable choices break down along two axes: standard generation and length. If your use is broadcast TV, recorders, or 1080p projection, HDMI 1.4 leaves nothing on the table.

If you want 4K/60Hz on a PC monitor, 4K/120Hz on a PS5 or Xbox Series X, or lossless Dolby Atmos over eARC, you need an 18Gbps (Premium High Speed) or 48Gbps (Ultra High Speed) cable instead. That is a standards gap, not a price gap — no amount of build quality fixes it.

Length is the other axis. Five meters buys you the freedom to separate your gear.

For wiring that stays inside a rack, a 1m–2m slim cable is easier to route and leaves less slack behind the TV. For a ceiling-mounted projector, 5m is often not enough and you should look at 10m-class or fiber-optic HDMI.

Longer is not better: aim for the length you need plus about a meter, since coiled excess picks up noise.

Setup Notes

Installation is simple, but ARC goes more smoothly if you follow an order. Connect the TV's HDMI (ARC) port to the receiver's HDMI OUT (ARC) port.

Then set the TV's audio output to an external audio system and enable HDMI-CEC link. Finally set the receiver input to TV/ARC.

Miss any one of these and you get "picture works, sound does not" — routinely misdiagnosed as a bad cable.

For PC-to-projector use, check your output resolution first. On Windows, if the refresh rate drops to 30Hz the mouse cursor visibly stutters.

For presentations, 1080p at 60Hz often feels noticeably smoother than 4K at 30Hz, and that trade is usually worth taking. This applies to any HDMI 1.4 cable, not just this one.

Who It Is For

• People placing a TV and AV receiver apart: ARC returns audio over the same cable, so no separate optical run is needed.
• People connecting a PC to a projector in a meeting room or living room, where 5m reaches the far side of the table or the back row.
• People connecting recorders or tuners that never output 4K/60Hz in the first place — a higher-spec cable would make no difference.
• Budget-minded buyers who still want proper shielding and plating on a long cable. Triple shielding under 2,000 yen is a fair deal.

It is not for 4K/60Hz-plus gaming setups, 8K TVs, or eARC lossless audio chains. For those, start with an Ultra High Speed certified cable.

Before You Buy

Do not take "4K" at face value. This is the biggest trap.

4K here means 30Hz, which stutters visibly on a PC desktop and is not enough for 4K console gaming. Always check the refresh rate, not just the resolution, in any cable listing.

ARC is not eARC. ARC's bandwidth limits it largely to compressed formats.

Passing through lossless Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio, and the Dolby Atmos layers built on them, requires eARC-capable gear and cabling. If you want lossless Blu-ray audio on your receiver, connect the player to the receiver directly.

Do not count on HEC. HDMI Ethernet Channel is appealing on paper, but device support is thin.

Plan on wired LAN or Wi-Fi for networking rather than assuming HEC will let you skip a cable run.

Check the length against your actual route. Running along walls and behind furniture can consume close to 1.5× the straight-line distance.

Trace the real path with a tape measure before ordering.

Prices here are snapshots. The ￥1,680 (captured 2026-05-30) and ￥1,510 (captured 2026-08-27) figures were true at those moments only.

Cables are a high-churn, sale-heavy category, so confirm the current price on the product page.

Verify the listing details yourself. Online listings sometimes carry incorrect manufacturer, model, or standard information, and cables in particular are often sold as one page covering several lengths and standards.

Before ordering, confirm that the product images, title, and the variation you have selected (length and standard) match what you actually want. Reviews may also be shared across length variants.

FAQ

Q. Can I use it with a PS5 or Xbox Series X? A.

You will get a picture, but not 4K/120Hz or VRR. It is fine for 1080p or for video playback at 4K/30Hz or below.

For full gaming performance, choose an Ultra High Speed (48Gbps) certified cable.

Q. Will image quality drop on a 4K TV? A.

Not for signals up to 4K/30Hz. If a source demands 4K/60Hz, the devices will either drop resolution or chroma sampling automatically, or fail to display at all.

Q. ARC is not working — is the cable faulty? A.

First confirm the TV port is the ARC-labeled one. Then check the TV's audio output setting, the HDMI-CEC link setting, and the receiver's input.

Those three fix almost every case.

Q. Will the picture break up over 5m? A.

At HDMI 1.4 bandwidth, 5m is generally an unproblematic distance, and the triple shielding and gold plating help.

Avoid running it alongside power cables for long stretches to limit noise pickup.

Q. Is length the only difference versus a short cable? A.

Broadly yes, but signals attenuate with distance. For in-rack wiring, a 1m–2m cable routes better and leaves no slack.

Aim for the length you need plus about a meter.

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