HDMI Switch 4k, HDMI Splitter Switch 5 In 1 Out HDMI Switcher with IR Remote Support 4K 60hz, 2K, 1080P, 3D, HDCP 2.2, UHD, HDR for PS 3/4, XBOX One/360, DVD Player, HDTV, Projector

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So a switcher lets you switch between different HDMI signals, while a splitter lets you split one HDMI signal out to several screens. and HDR) are becoming more and more popular, so TVs and streaming devices with 4K support are becoming very common. The main reason for buying an HDMI switcher is that you no longer have enough ports on your TV. Therefore, it would be annoying to run into the same problem two months after you buy the switcher… Like many things in life, an HDMI splitter is one of those items you never knew you needed until you get one, then you wonder how you ever lived without one. With many professional and personal applications, an HDMI splitter allows you to send one content source to multiple displays. This can be useful if you, say, run a sports bar—or if you simply want to use multiple screens for some multiplayer gaming.

Connecting a gaming console to your TV is one of the main reasons people buy an HDMI Switch. However, while there should be no issues with the original PS4, the older XBOX, and most other gaming consoles – the PS4 PRO, PS5 and XBOX Series X do raise some concerns. If you don’t have a 4K TV, and have no plans to buy one in the near future, then there’s no need to pay extra for a 4K HDMI switcher.

If you have a 4K Ultra HD TV and 4K source components, the switcher must also be 4K compatible. If you need to pass HDR-encoded or 3D video signals, your HDMI switcher must have those capabilities. There are a number of factors that you want to think about, the first being splitter or switch. If you’re going from one source to multiple displays, you want a splitter. If you are connecting multiple content sources to one display, you need a switch. Once you have that nailed down, you’ll want to consider the following. Inputs and outputs If you need an HDMI switcher but want to avoid getting bogged down in details, our experts suggest you buy the Kinivo 550BN HDMI switcher. It has the right price and amount of inputs and it just works. For the record, we have reached out to Nintendo, though the company usually stays pretty quiet, or simply shuts down speculation– even if it turns out to be true. It's likely that Nintendo wants to keep the focus on its Switch OLED model, which has only just launched, and we don't expect a 4K iteration to launch imminently.

You won't need to worry about those, of course. For most of you, a 3x1 or 4x1 switch is all you'll likely need. Tips for buying and setting up an HDMI switch or HDMI splitterInstead of buying a new TV with more HDMI inputs, consider getting an external switcher to fill the gap. Meanwhile, unlike the mislabeled devices mentioned above, there are devices that combine a switch and a splitter in the same box. A "4x2" switch is also a splitter, with four inputs and two outputs. It can send any of four sources to two TVs. A small box that sits next to your telly, an HDMI switcher connects to an available port on your TV. Then, you connect all your other HDMI-based devices to the switcher itself, and by pressing a button (or using a remote, on some switchers), you can switch between the devices without connecting and disconnecting their cables over and over again. While many splitters and switches don’t require an external power source, others do. Be sure you’ll have an available outlet if that’s the case. How We Selected Make sure that your HDMI switcher is compatible if you are routing the output of the switcher through a home theater receiver that provides decoding for advanced audio formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X.