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HDMI Splitter GANA HDMI Switch Bidirectional 2 Input to 1 Output or 1 in to 2 Out Supports 4K 3D 1080 HDCP Passthrough HDMI Switcher for HDTV Blu Ray Player DVD DVR Xbox etc
Last Updated: June 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
502
Old Reviews
22
Unverified
18
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
196.85 meters
SIZE
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 462 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
107switch, monitor, splitter, hdmi cables, hdmi port
+82%
-18%
" ... Easy now to switch between computer TV input and regular TV. ... "
" ... I used this HDMI splitter to connect a computer monitor that had only one HDMI input to connect a Chromecast and a Directv wireless HD receiver to the monitor. ... "
" ... Works great when you're short hdmi ports on your tv ... "
" ... This is a simple HDMI switch that allows you to switch from one input/output to a second one. ... It doesn't require power as it gets it straight from the HDMI plugins, which is great. ... "
" ... I love how it takes up one port and give you two. ... "
" ... Easily switch between two HDMI-connected devices for easy playing on your TV ... "
" ... I hook up my computer to this box and have one cable running from the box to the monitor. ... "
" ... I use it for swapping between inputs on my PC monitor from the computer to a security system. ... "
Ease of Use
59easy, easy to install, use, simple, easy to set
+100%
" ... This one does not and it's easy to switch. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and preformed better then expected for such a reasonably priced item! ... "
" ... Easy to install, press one button to select input device. ... "
" ... Simple to use and works as intended. ... "
" ... Not hard to setup. ... "
" ... I like it's compact size, ease of use & setup. ... "
" ... easy to install . ... "
" ... Easy to use - an indicator shows how the switch is set. ... "
Product Reliability
51working, months, issues, weeks, switch
+53%
-47%
" ... I was scared this wasn't going to last long, but i have been using it constantly for months and it works perfect fine with no issues at all, ... "
" ... Device is working as expected. ... "
" ... no problems so far 3 months ... "
" ... I just got this and it's working perfectly for me. ... "
" ... Worked just as expected. ... "
" ... So far it is working well. ... "
" ... Hope it lasts but so far so good. ... "
" ... It's working well so far with no hiccups or flickering. ... "
Device Compatibility
51monitor, pc, xbox, monitors, input
+84%
-16%
" ... Easy now to switch between computer TV input and regular TV. ... "
" ... Works as defined, used 2 for use with 2 computers displaying on 2 monitors b ... "
" ... Easy to connect and use. ... "
" ... Purchased this as a quick and easy way to add an extra input to my TV. ... ended up purchasing a 2nd one for another TV. ... "
" ... Bought it to connect two switches two the same tv. ... "
" ... Use it to swap one of my monitors between the GPU and my Switch on one of my monitors. ... "
" ... The only inconvenience is that the switch occurs so seamlessly that my computer does not always recognize that the sound device has changed (i.e. ... When this happens I simply select the TV from my list of audio devices and it works perfectly fine. ... "
" ... Bought this item for ease of use between ipad and tv. ... "
Cables
34splitter, cables, switch, cords, monitor
+82%
-18%
" ... great item , could not be happier , buyers beware wires not included . ... "
" ... The splitter worked as advertised. ... "
" ... My son was swapping out cables all the time between his PC monitor and his Nintendo Switch. ... "
" ... Love this splitter! ... "
" ... I like that it gets its power from the HDMI cable itself. ... "
" ... It's so much nicer than yanking down my monitor and manually plugging in the cable everytime I wanted to switch between my Nintendo Switch or Computer. ... "
" ... I use this to switch between my Roku and cable for an older television I have. ... "
" ... No more having to swap between cables when working from home. ... "
Setup
33setup, easy, use, easy to use, simple to install
+100%
" ... Really simple to install, now switching between ps4 and Xbox one on sons tv is easy ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Just what I needed for a gaming system setup. ... "
" ... I like it's compact size, ease of use & setup. ... "
" ... Very simple to install, just plug and go. ... "
" ... No setup, no issues, several years of use. ... "
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... It was easy to install and easy to use. ... "
Controls
31push, switch, hit, button to switch, switches
+84%
-16%
" ... makes switching between 2 game console's simple and easy by pressing button. ... "
" ... Easily switches from one to the other with the push of the button. ... "
" ... The button has nice tactile feedback. ... "
" ... This little box is an easy fix and just a quick button push between the equipment. ... "
" ... Now I just hit a button and bam! ... "
" ... Works at the push of a button as expected. ... "
" ... There appears to be no loss of quality, and it's a mechanical push button so it's an easy push to swap between. ... "
" ... Extremely simple to use: there's one button on it, and if I push it, the splitter diverts from one output option to the other. ... "
Marketplace
30picture, works, described, advertised, works as described
+90%
-10%
" ... Smaller than I expected based on the pictures. ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... and it works as advertised . ... "
" ... Performs as advertised . ... came in quickly ... "
Price
27money, worth, value, excellent, works
+85%
-15%
" ... Just what I wanted at a great price. ... "
" ... What I needed for a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... Excellent little switch, no problems, and best price. ... "
" ... Price is reasonable in relation to quality. ... "
" ... GANA was very nice and refunded the purchase price - I did not have to ask. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Price is about half of what others are selling it for . ... "
" ... Price is right! ... "
Product As Described
22picture, works, described, advertised, works as described
+95%
-5%
" ... It is as pictured . ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Smaller than I expected based on the pictures. ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Great product just what was described! ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
Resolution
20hdmi, splitter, hdr, 1080p, supports 4k
+80%
-20%
" ... I've been trying to find a 4K switch for a while that would support my PS4 Pro and Playstation VR. ... If you are looking to hookup your PS4 and PSVR and bypass the non-passthrough PSVR 1080p box that comes with the PSVR then this switch will do the trick! ... "
" ... Appears well made and picture quality is very good when switching between monitor and HD tv set ... "
" ... This adapter even has HD and 3D capability. ... "
" ... Installed in a minute, works just fine, still getting HD and all that. ... "
" ... So I bought a second and it allows me high quality video transfer from my blu-ray OR from my DirecTv DVR. ... "
" ... Works great as a splitter (connecting 2 devices to 1 connection) and supports 4K. ... "
" ... I used this HDMI splitter to connect a computer monitor that had only one HDMI input to connect a Chromecast and a Directv wireless HD receiver to the monitor. ... "
" ... Picture is clear maybe because the HDMI i bought with it is high quality so thats why. ... "
Picture Quality
14quality, audio, tv, sound, see
+93%
-7%
" ... I have used other brands that gave a grainy picture but this one is crystal clear. ... "
" ... I have no noticed any picture/audio quality loss either. ... "
" ... Granted, both have to watch same picture. ... "
" ... There's no noticeable degradation in picture or sound quality. ... "
" ... Got it quick, easy hookup, good picture quality ... "
" ... Picture is clear maybe because the HDMI i bought with it is high quality so thats why. ... "
" ... Picture quality isn't degraded at all and switching is reliable and consistent. ... "
" ... I see no degradation of picture from it. ... "
Build Quality
14sturdy, solid, metal, feels, made
+93%
-7%
" ... Seems to be very sturdy. ... "
" ... Was skeptical when it came because it feels so flimsy but solved my problem. ... "
" ... It works as advertised plus it made out of metal so feels like it’s going to last forever. ... "
" ... Quick and easy and though I have only had it for a couple weeks it seems extremely solid. ... "
" ... It's metal so it seems sturdy. ... "
" ... Construction and feel was actually nicer than expected. ... "
" ... The switch seems sturdy (time will tell for sure) and the LED indicator lights up reliably. ... "
" ... This is a sturdy little switch and does exactly what I want it to do. ... "
Returns
12returning, item, back, sent, refund
-100%
" ... Sent mine back. ... "
" ... I’m returning this device. ... "
" ... Sadly tried using it to long so could not return. ... "
" ... Useless and didn't unpack until it was too late to return. ... "
" ... I'm return it for refund. ... "
" ... I’ll be returning this item. ... "
" ... Product didn't work at all so I returned it. ... "
" ... Sent back, will try another ... "
CD/DVD
11switch, tv, firestick, device, blu ray
+91%
-9%
" ... With this device, a simple push of a button switches between my DVD player and my firestick. ... "
" ... When I want to use the DVD player an easy push of the button switches it! ... "
" ... I used with two blu-Ray players. ... "
" ... Did work with Samsung Blu-ray ok. ... "
" ... Using it to toggle between Amazon Firestick and DVD player. ... "
" ... Tested both with the Wii U for a couple of hours and verified the Blu Ray player displayed upon switching. ... "
" ... Used this to connect two devices to my television: Roku box and DVD player. ... "
" ... We needed a splitter to handle the DVD player and the satellite TV input and this works fine. ... "
Display Clarity
11switch, black, monitor, flat screen, flash
+55%
-45%
" ... It did exactly what I wanted put the PS4 game on a 11 foot projection screen or the television. ... "
" ... Works great except led is too bright. ... "
" ... nice design, works well, and easy to use - using it to switch laptop PC between a 20" monitor & 42" TV screen. ... "
" ... used for one screen, two desktop computers. ... "
" ... It works great for what we needed it for, it does make the screen flash white but oddly it's only while we stream shows. ... "
" ... This device give me the ability to see my cameras on the flat screen OR the monitor. ... "
Delivery
10product, works great, shipping, quickly, quick
+90%
-10%
" ... Free shipping too. ... "
" ... Delivered on time ... "
" ... The product was received quickly and works great. ... "
" ... Shipping was quick. ... "
" ... It was delivered on time and was very affordable. ... "
" ... Product came on time. ... "
" ... Two day delivery and well packaged. ... "
" ... product arrived quickly and it works great. ... "
Network
9button, select, press, goes, feed
+67%
-33%
" ... I can see no degradation in signal by using this product. ... "
" ... This can send one signal to one of two destinations or two sources to one destination. ... "
" ... It has been working great so far and easily switches from one feed to the other with no signal degradation noted. ... "
" ... No signal loss, according to my subjective observations. ... "
" ... Signal is strong and video quality looks great! ... "
" ... We now have a low voltage room (closet size) with WiFi router, security DVR, Cell Spot, etc. ... "
Size
9nice, compact, product, little, like
+100%
" ... its nice to have ,its light small and has great range ... "
" ... Product is small and works great. ... "
" ... Heavy duty weighs a bit. ... "
" ... I like it's compact size, ease of use & setup. ... "
" ... It's simple to use, compact and foolproof. ... "
" ... Nice and small so it doesn't get in the way. ... "
" ... Works great and nice and small. ... "
" ... Also small and unobtrusive which I like, but still seems to be good quality. ... "
Sound Quality
8picture, video, using, tv, switch
+75%
-25%
" ... The only inconvenience is that the switch occurs so seamlessly that my computer does not always recognize that the sound device has changed (i.e. ... "
" ... It also transmits sound and video as well. ... "
" ... There's no noticeable degradation in picture or sound quality. ... "
" ... Really appreciated the OPTICAL out as I lost ZERO sound quality! ... "
" ... After getting a sound bar, I had been using a large Sony receiver to switch between my cable and my DVD player. ... "
" ... Used this device to connect my TV and projector to my surround sound video output and it works great! ... "
Overall performance
7lag
+100%
" ... It does it job well. ... Smooth as ever. ... "
" ... Does its intended job! ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Works flawlessly with no lag. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... does the job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
Remote
7control, tv, switching, switch, inputs
+71%
-29%
" ... It's actually easier and quicker than switching inputs on the TV with the remote control. ... "
" ... We already had 4 remotes, so I didn't really want another one. ... "
" ... works fine but a remote feature would make operation easier ... "
" ... There are tons of choices for an item like this on Amazon, and too many of the ones that are auto switching or remote controlled have mixed reviews. ... "
" ... (I just used TV remote to change TV inputs.) ... We decided against a remote controlled IR switch, (too many batteries already.) ... "
Gaming
6game, system, ps4, gaming, setup
+67%
-33%
" ... Need a quick and easy way to switch between A WII U and Nintendo Switch game console's to my TV. ... "
" ... The switch allows me to change my output source depending on my gaming situation and is very useful. ... "
" ... Great for all purpose, and as a gamer I like it a lot, since now I can switch between my PC and PS4 easily without removing the HDMI cables and plugging to another one. ... "
" ... Just what I needed for a gaming system setup. ... "
Software Platform
5roku, apple tv, apple
+60%
-40%
" ... This unit works great for switching between the Xbox and roku. ... "
" ... It DOES PASS HDCP, (I can watch protected content, Apple TV, with no problem.) ... "
" ... This is exactly what I needed to be able to have cable tv and ROKU both hooked up to my television at the same time. ... "
Features
5green, bright, works, like, lights
+80%
-20%
" ... Simple to use, works fine, but the LED indicator lights are always on, even when the source is off. ... "
" ... Doesn't mess with available resolutions like the complex switches do. ... "
" ... The light on the switch is the best feature. ... "
" ... It is the switched version and not auto switching. ... "
Capacity
4watch, bedroom, tv, different, cable
+100%
" ... Using this to watch the premium cable in the bedroom, split from the family room. ... "
" ... switching from one TV to a different tv different room ... "
" ... Now I can watch the early news in my bedroom. ... "
" ... We now have a low voltage room (closet size) with WiFi router, security DVR, Cell Spot, etc. ... "
User Manual
3switch, works, simple, push a button
+100%
" ... This is a manual switch. ... "
" ... This is a manual switch. ... "
" ... This one is manual, simple, and works. ... "
Video Playback
3tv, quality
+67%
-33%
" ... No loss in video quality (at least to my eyes). ... "
Cable Length
3much easier, input, hdmi, cable
+67%
-33%
" ... Plug in your cords and go. ... "
" ... It is much easier than changing cords. ... "
Screen Protection
3would, black, flash
-100%
" ... it causes green dots artifacts to show up intermittently on the screen which is unacceptable. ... "
" ... The screen would constantly flash on and off. ... "
" ... The screen occasionally turns black, then comes back on. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 196.85 meters
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Type: LED
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
196.85 meters
SIZE
LED
TYPE