Question Need A Proper HDMI 2.1 Cable That Supports 4K/144

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Hello, I've recently bought a 4K/144Hz TV (Finally decided to get a TV after being a hardcore PC gamer) but I am having a small problem.

I am from Balkan, and companies here sell you good TV's but good luck finding cables that support such technologies.
I've bought 5 HDMI to HDMI Cables (3+ Meters) and 4 of them either didn't reach 4k . 1 Did but HDR and or 60+Hz couldn't be enabled without losing signal.
only 1 of them managed to somewhat work and it hangs for dear life for what I am asking from it (HDMI 2.0 18Gbps)

I had to plug it into my third HDMI port on my TV (written 4K 120Hz)
But the cable is being bottlenecked with 4K/120, sometimes it just refreshes, sometimes loses signal until I re-plug it.

Locally I can't find any proper cable that supports 4k/144, even though I've bought some (they are awful quality) I even bought one supporting 8K/60 (for $8) and to my surprise it cant even enable HDR at 4K60.

My Question is this:

I need a PROPER HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) that supports 4K/144 (or 120) without a single hassle. Amazon ships some products here so I guess I could be linked some cables from there and hopefully it's being shipped, just remember that shipping is expensive here as it has to travel all over the world.
(It needs to be between 3.5Meters and 5 Meters long (not 3/10feet)

I need a certified, tested and well known cable that supports 4K/120&144(preferably)

As mentioned, shipping is $20-30 from amazon, so the cable needs to work first try.
 

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Try Cruxtec 2.1 cable. I use 3m cable on lg c1 4096x2160 120Hz hdr no problem from computer with 3060ti. Also using 2.1 splitter (not a repeater design, just straight through) between ps5 and pc. The switch adapter does warn about length and for reliable 4k 120Hz, the combined length shouldn't exceed 3m. Well, 3m Cruxtec + 1.5m ps5 cable is 4.5m total. Still fine.

144Hz though, maybe it'll work at greater lengths, 3m+ maybe 4m but not sure. There is a maximum length for 2.1 4k 120Hz. I got lucky and perhaps Sony's Hdmi cable is good quality, but, you should try shorter lengths if possible if can't get Cruxtec. If can get Cruxtec, try 3m cable from them. I know that works for 120Hz, 144Hz i don't know so maybe go 2m instead.
 

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Try Cruxtec 2.1 cable. I use 3m cable on lg c1 4096x2160 120Hz hdr no problem from computer with 3060ti. Also using 2.1 splitter (not a repeater design, just straight through) between ps5 and pc. The switch adapter does warn about length and for reliable 4k 120Hz, the combined length shouldn't exceed 3m. Well, 3m Cruxtec + 1.5m ps5 cable is 4.5m total. Still fine.

144Hz though, maybe it'll work at greater lengths, 3m+ maybe 4m but not sure. There is a maximum length for 2.1 4k 120Hz. I got lucky and perhaps Sony's Hdmi cable is good quality, but, you should try shorter lengths if possible if can't get Cruxtec. If can get Cruxtec, try 3m cable from them. I know that works for 120Hz, 144Hz i don't know so maybe go 2m instead.
Hey, thanks for the response, but shorter length is not an option for me, 3m is a stretch and I need to move the computer a little hanging by the cables in the back LOL.
3.5-5Meters is my optimal range that connects to the TV (mounted on the wall)
The cable I have is 5M Hdmi 2.0 18Gbps and I am surprised is keeping up somewhat with my 4K/120 request.