{"id":5007,"date":"2024-10-10T15:16:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T15:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/blog\/?p=5007"},"modified":"2025-03-14T09:36:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T09:36:55","slug":"5-hdmi-switches-perfect-for-gaming-consoles-hd-displays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/blog\/post\/5-hdmi-switches-perfect-for-gaming-consoles-hd-displays","title":{"rendered":"5 HDMI Switches Perfect for Gaming Consoles &#038; HD Displays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1228.5px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How do I use HDMI Switch?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Connect one end of your HDMI cable to the HDMI port in your television and the other end to the bottom of the dock labeled \u201cHDMI UT.\\\" Then connect the switch to the power supply. If the switch HDMI not working, then check the cable connection or a different port.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What to know before buying HDMI cable?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Before buying an HDMI cable, make sure you have the same connector type as in your HDMI device. Check the display resolution and cable wire length, and check the compatibility if you need it for a special case, such as installing the cable through the wall.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How to check if my HDMI cable is 4K or 8K?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"You have to check the HDMI switch 4k performance via the bandwidth and speed rating. The bandwidth should be 18 Gpbs in order to support 4k video. In addition to that, if it is labeled as \u201cHigh Speed\u201d it must provide 4k signals up to at least three meters. Make sure the package contains an official label of HDMI.org.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is an HDMI KVM Switch?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"If you need to control multiple computers\/monitors, you can function all of them with a single mouse, keyboard, or monitor with the help of an HDMI KVM switch.\"\n    }\n  }]\n}\n<\/script><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" style=\"--awb-item-margin-top:1px;--awb-item-margin-bottom:1px;--awb-margin-top:1px;--awb-margin-bottom:1px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-box content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\"><span style=\"height:42px;width:42px;line-height:22px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:var(--awb-color8);box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:50%;\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color8);border-width:1px;background-color:var(--awb-color7);box-sizing:content-box;height:40px;width:40px;line-height:40px;border-radius:50%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:50%;font-size:20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-list-ul fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><p class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Table of Contents<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-toc-el awb-toc-el--1\" data-awb-toc-id=\"1\" data-awb-toc-options=\"{&quot;allowed_heading_tags&quot;:{&quot;h2&quot;:0},&quot;ignore_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;ignore_headings_words&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;enable_cache&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_current_heading&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hide_hidden_titles&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;limit_container&quot;:&quot;post_content&quot;,&quot;select_custom_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;fa-angle-double-right fas&quot;,&quot;counter_type&quot;:&quot;custom_icon&quot;}\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:1px;--awb-item-font-family:&#039;Bookman Old Style&#039;, serif;--awb-item-font-style:italic;--awb-item-font-weight:700;--awb-item-overflow:hidden;--awb-item-white-space:nowrap;--awb-item-text-overflow:ellipsis;\"><div class=\"awb-toc-el__content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><hr \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a way to connect all your devices to one TV without going through the constant struggle of plugging and unplugging different cables? An HDMI switch is the best option for you. HDMI manages all different devices with one single switch, offering a highly effective and extremely reliable device management solution to fulfill your needs. This blog shares the 5 best HDMI switches that fit every purpose without costing a fortune!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is an HDMI Switch<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An HDMI switch is an all-in-one hub to connect and stream different HDMI sources, such as gaming consoles and online streams, on a single screen. You can switch between the sources via remote control without the need to change wires and cables every time you leave the stream and set up gameplay. It helps you expand the device capabilities within a single television or monitor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to switch from 4K resolution to 8K or change your device from streaming to gameplay, an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0HDMI switch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help ensure a smooth transition from one device to another with just a single button. You can plug in multiple devices at once and then drift along the options without the need to change plugs and switches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HDMI Switch vs Splitter | Which one do you need?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often become confused with a switch and splitter. However, they are different in purposes. An HDMI switch box lets you connect multiple devices on a single TV, whereas an HDMI splitter allows you to split and run multiple HDMIs to multiple televisions. People often become confused between switch and splitter; however, these two options offer completely opposite solutions and can\u2019t be used as interchangeable devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to experience multiple devices streaming on a single device, the HDMI switch is the best option for you; however, if you want to display one HDMI to multiple televisions, choose the HDMI splitter.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3><b>C2G41604 &#8211; C2G 4-Port <\/b><b>HDMI Switch 4K<\/b><b> 60Hz<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a high-quality switch brand at affordable prices that smoothly streamlines upgraded devices is a lot more difficult these days. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/c2g-c2g41604.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C2G41604 HDMI Switch <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the best option that fulfills your requirements without breaking the bank. C2G HDMI ports provide up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz. It is in compliance with HDMI 2.0 as well as HDMI 2.2.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-5008 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz.jpg\" alt=\"C2G41604 C2G 4-Port Hdmi Switch 4K 60Hz | Direct Macro\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20530%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz-200x104.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz-400x207.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz-600x311.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz-800x414.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/C2G41604-C2G-4-Port-Hdmi-Switch-4K-60Hz.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/c2g-c2g41604.html\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Tap to Buy<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><b>Specifications:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brand: <\/strong>C2G<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Ports<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 port HDMI\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Resolution Support:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4k 60Hz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI 2.0 compliant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDCP 2.2 compliant\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condition: New<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Year of Warranty:<\/strong> C2G \u2013 5 Years warranty<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h3><b>VS381B &#8211; Aten 3 Port True <\/b><b>HDMI Switch 4K<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a multiple-device compatible HDMI switch, then the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/aten-vs381b.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VS381B Aten 3-port HDMI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best HDMI switches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you. With the help of a single switch, you can seamlessly switch between three HDMI devices of 4K resolutions. It fully supports ultra-HD Blu-ray plays and provides a smooth, high-quality streaming experience. VS381B Aten 3-port HDMI offers an easy transition from devices without requiring additional software or drivers. Its compact design enables you to keep your room while enjoying the experience of multiple HDMI devices on a single television.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-5010\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K.jpg\" alt=\"VS381B | Direct Macro\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20530%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K-200x104.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K-400x207.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K-600x311.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K-800x414.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS381B-Aten-3-Port-True-HDMI-Switch-4K.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/aten-vs381b.html\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Tap to Buy<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><b>Specifications<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brand: <\/strong>Aten<\/p>\n<p><strong>Connector Type: <\/strong>HDMI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of ports: <\/strong>3\u00a0HDMI Ports<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resolution Support:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4096 x 2160 \/ 3840 x 2160 60 Hz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDR10+ supported\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDCP 2.2 Compliant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolby Vision supported\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h3><b>207416 &#8211; Manhattan &#8211; Strategic 2-Port Switch W\/Cable\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/manhattan-strategic-207416.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">207146 Manhattan Strategic is a 2-port HDMI switch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> box made for compact device control. It can connect two of your high-definition HDMI devices to a single television, supporting HD resolution and 3D videos. This switch is capable enough to expand device connectivity to HDTV, video projector, as well as flat display. You can perfectly enjoy the gaming experience, satellite receivers, set-up boxes, and a lot more on a single device. The switch comes with a cable and can automatically detect and select the active HDMI sources. You can also manually select the source if you prefer. When more than one HDMI source is detected, it will automatically transition to manual mode for device selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-5009 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable.jpg\" alt=\"207416 -Manhattan Strategic 2 Port Switch W\/Cable | Direct Macro\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20530%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable-200x104.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable-400x207.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable-600x311.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable-800x414.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/207416-Manhattan-Strategic-2-Port-Switch-WCable.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/manhattan-strategic-207416.html\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Tap to Buy<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><b>Specifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Brand:<\/strong>\u00a0 Manhattan\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Number of ports:<\/strong> 2 HDMI Ports<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Resolution Support:<\/strong> 1080p, 3D\/Video<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDCP 1.0, 1.1\u00a0compliant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI 1.3b compliant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Audio Support:<\/strong>\u00a0 LPCM, Dolby True HD Audio, DTS-HD Master\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warranty: 3 years warranty<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h3><b>VS221HD20 &#8211; StarTech VAC 2-Port HDMI 4K 60Hz<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/startech-vs221hd20.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VS221HD20 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI Switch Box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is specially designed by Startech to offer a screen resolution of up to 4K 60Hz. There are many switches available in the market that support 4K resolutions but work only at 30 Hz at a refreshing rate; however, this Startech VAC 2-port leverages the latest technology to offer full support of 4K resolution. It is also backward compatible with 1080p displays, making it highly compatible with recent and old gaming consoles, set-up boxes, and satellite receivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use the VS221HD20 2-port switch with both manual supports using the IR-Remote control or toggle switch available in the front panel of the device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-5011 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz.jpg\" alt=\"VS221HD20 HDMI Switch Box | Direct Macro\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20530%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz-200x104.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz-400x207.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz-600x311.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz-800x414.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VS221HD20-StarTech-VAC-2-Port-HDMI-4K-60Hz.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/startech-vs221hd20.html\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Tap to Buy<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><b>Specifications:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Brand:<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/span>Startech<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Number of ports:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 HDMI Ports<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Resolution Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3840x2160p at 60 Hz<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI 2.0 Compliant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDCP 2.2 Compliant\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Audio Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 LPCM, Dolby True HD Audio, DTS-HD Master\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Warranty:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 years warranty, Free lifetime technical support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Control Panel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Automatic + IR Remote control + Button\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h3><b>GHSW8441 &#8211; IOGEAR 4-Port Switch W\/4K 60Hz<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/iogear-ghsw8441.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IOGEAR is a four-port <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI switch box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that offers a smooth transition from one device to another. It is 100% compatible with Blu-ray media players and satellite receivers. It can provide uncompressed audio and screen resolution up to 4096&#215;2160 at 60 Hz. GHSW8441IOGEAR HDMI uses 4:4:4 chroma subsampling that effectively transports both luminance and color data entirely. The HDMI is capable of switching between multiple devices automatically as well as manually, as you prefer. You can set it up on automatic with the switch mode auto-cycle and use the IR remote control for manual transition. The simplest option is still the front panel button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-5012 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz.jpg\" alt=\"GHSW8441 - IOGEAR 4- Port Switch W\/4K 60Hz | Direct Macro\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20530%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27530%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz-200x104.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz-400x207.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz-600x311.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz-800x414.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GHSW8441-IOGEAR-4-Port-Switch-W4K-60Hz.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/iogear-ghsw8441.html\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Tap to Buy<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><b>Specifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Number of ports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 4 0HDMI Input Ports<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Resolution Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 4k 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI 2.0 Output<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDCP 2.2 Compliant\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Audio Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Dolby True HD Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Warranty:<\/strong> 1-year limited warranty<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Control Switch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automatic + IR Remote control + Front Control Button\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><h2><b>Comparison Chart of <\/b><b>Best HDMI Switch<\/b><b>es <\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Features\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>C2G41604 &#8211; C2G HDMI<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>VS381B &#8211; Aten 3 Port<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>207416 Manhattan Strategic<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>VS221HD20 StarTech VAC\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GHSW8441 IOGEAR HDMI<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Number of Ports<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 ports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Ports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Ports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Ports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Ports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Resolution Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4K 60Hz<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4096 x 2160<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 Hz<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1080p, 3D\/Video<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4096 x 2160 at 60Hz<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4096 x 2160 at 60Hz<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Warranty<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Control Switch<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote control<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote Control + Button<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote + Manual Button + Automatic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote+<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Button+ automatic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote+<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Button+ automatic<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h2><b>Conclusion:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI switch box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make everything convenient when you need to switch between devices and swap cables every time you need to stream a video or play a game. However, if you are looking for more features in less budget, this blog shares the best options for high-quality HDMI switches. When planning to buy an HDMI, check for your requirements. Be clear about the number of ports you need in a switch, expected resolution, and device compatibility. Then go for the cheapest options for HDMI with greater features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQ\u2019s\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>How do I use HDMI Switch?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect one end of your HDMI cable to the HDMI port in your television and the other end to the bottom of the dock labeled \u201cHDMI UT.&#8221; Then connect the switch to the <a href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/power-supplies-power-protection\/power-supplies.html\">power supply<\/a>. If <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">switch HDMI not working<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then check the cable connection or a different port.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to know before buying HDMI cable?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before buying an HDMI cable, make sure you have the same connector type as in your HDMI device. Check the display resolution and cable wire length, and check the compatibility if you need it for a special case, such as installing the cable through the wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to check if my HDMI cable is 4K or 8K?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to check the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI switch 4k<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance via the bandwidth and speed rating. The bandwidth should be 18 Gpbs in order to support 4k video. In addition to that, if it is labeled as \u201cHigh Speed\u201d it must provide 4k signals up to at least three meters. Make sure the package contains an official label of HDMI.org.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is an <\/b><b>HDMI KVM Switch<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to control multiple computers\/monitors, you can function all of them with a single mouse, keyboard, or monitor with the help of an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDMI KVM switch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5013,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[400],"class_list":["post-5007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buying-guides","tag-hdmi-switch"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.8 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 HDMI Switches Perfect for Gaming Consoles &amp; 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