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OREI 164 Feet HDMI Extender Over Single CAT5 CAT6 upto 1080p Full HD Loop Out Option with IR EX 165C
Last Updated: April 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
16
Spam Test
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
1980 meters
SIZE
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 984 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
177splitter, split, output, cable box, tvs
+79%
-21%
" ... It worked well, inputs/outputs are clearly labelled and we had no issues at all. ... "
" ... This product is great for a simultaneous dual HDMI output display. ... "
" ... So I needed HDMI splitter to keep my living room TV hooked up and then I used HDMI to AV adapter. ... "
" ... This HDMI Splitter appears to work great. ... HDMI cable from cable box out to 2 TV's. ... "
" ... Supports the cp that my older TiVo requires for hdmi. ... "
" ... If you work with dip switches while powered up, the hdmi never came back up. ... "
" ... no dislikes ran the cat5 cable and the tv worked ... "
" ... This "Splitter" replaced an AB Switch. ... "
Product Reliability
103working, months, stopped working, died, lasted
+61%
-39%
" ... So far this thing is working great and we'll update with another review if anything changes. ... "
" ... Working great so far!! ... "
" ... No problems at all ... "
" ... Reached out to the company, and they sent alternative products for us to test, etc. ... "
" ... I bought this over 5 years ago. ... "
" ... It worked perfectly right out of the box. ... "
" ... Worked with no problems. ... "
" ... Replaced it with this one and it’s working perfectly. ... "
Cables
89splitter, cable box, cat 6 cable, ft, cat6
+84%
-16%
" ... Works great sending cable and video to two tvs ... "
" ... This splitter worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... I started with a cat5 cable and the sound was very choppy. ... "
" ... It replaced a unit that was powered by the HDMI cord itself rather than a separate power cord. ... "
" ... This splitter is a t a good price and works well. ... "
" ... Allowed me to record anything coming through my cable box. ... "
" ... Had a similar splitter that went out and this one works! ... "
" ... The positive outcome for me is Im not paying for a second or 3rd receiver charge whether cable or Satellite. ... "
Device Compatibility
75monitor, splitter, connected, monitors, tvs
+77%
-23%
" ... I bought this splitter to stream a UFC fight on an additional tv that I had set up in my backyard. ... "
" ... I needed to send my AppleTV signal to two separate receivers simultaneously. ... "
" ... Great for hooking up two monitors to one output. ... "
" ... Using to split video from computer to a display and to a network display. ... "
" ... Plugged it in and it worked. ... "
" ... worked great with older mac mini. ... "
" ... Plugged in and appeared on two monitors as described. ... "
" ... It was able to work with my Samsung TV. ... "
Ease of Use
73easy, simple, easy to hook, easy to set, set
+96%
-4%
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Was easy to hook up and use in just a few seconds. ... "
" ... Great product perfect picture and sound so easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Very easy to install and provides an excellent solution to any configuration requiring multiple audio or video feeds. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... easy to use/set up. ... "
" ... This product is small and easy to hook up. ... "
Picture Quality
72picture and sound, tv, sound, image, degradation
+90%
-10%
" ... Super easy to use and did its job: I got picture and sound from 2 different TV’s. ... "
" ... Picture quality is indistinguishable. ... "
" ... The picture was great. ... Too bad, the picture was great. ... "
" ... Picture and sound are great. ... "
" ... Beautiful picture and clear signal ... "
" ... Picture quality is good and the IR control work very well. ... "
" ... Cannot tell the difference in picture quality with it in or bypassed Good value! ... "
" ... Picture is still clear. ... "
Marketplace
69product, picture, described, works as described, works
+90%
-10%
" ... Thank you Fuzel for following up and making sure I was satisfied with your amazing product. ... "
" ... The picture is good and stable. ... "
" ... EXCELLENT SERVICE AND RECEIVED ON TIME. ... "
" ... Work as described . ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
" ... Works as adertised, quick ship ... "
" ... The quality of the product is genuine and new. ... "
Setup
64easy, setup, install, simple, plug and play
+94%
-6%
" ... easy to setup and works as listed ... "
" ... I was surprised at how easily it was to install as well. ... "
" ... No-hassle easy to understand, and easy to hook up and use. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy, just plug everything in and go. ... "
" ... Every response was sent to me within 24 hours and efficient and effective service was provided to me! ... "
" ... Excellent product simple to setup and works flawlessly. ... "
" ... set up was easy to do . ... "
Resolution
521080p, hd, hdmi, splitter, hd 102
+87%
-13%
" ... Using the Directv Display menu to force output resolution to 1080p avoids inadvertent resolution changes. ... Turn the other display on and the first will blank out for a few seconds and then both will properly connect at 1080p. ... "
" ... needed another hdmi out for large TV display to mirror a smaller monitor. ... "
" ... The HDMI splitter works exactly as expected and provides excellent HD on both flat screens. ... "
" ... Also, it has a switch so you can have it display in the resolution from either HDMI source. ... "
" ... I am splitting the video and audio from my digital camera for our Church service live streams to the live stream device and a television in our nursery. ... "
" ... Yes, 1080p resolution on both monitors. ... "
" ... 1 video source to two HD displays. ... "
" ... This is perfect Solid metal construction and beautful 4K color switching between my two systems. ... "
Product As Described
46picture, product, described, works as described, works
+93%
-7%
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... worked as advertised ... "
" ... Great product, works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised! ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... The picture was great. ... Too bad, the picture was great. ... "
Network
43tvs, splits, split, loss, walls
+88%
-12%
" ... Splits signal perfectly. ... "
" ... Great way to share the same signal with two TVs. ... "
" ... Used it to share a PC between rooms. ... "
" ... No signal loss. ... "
" ... Perfect for my needs, send the signal to two devices at the same time without any issues. ... "
" ... I bought this extender to replace the original extender that I had to carry the signal from my Verizon box that is located in a closet to my wall hung TV. ... "
" ... This product works when splitting the signal for hdtv's ... "
" ... I use this to send the signal from my receiver to a tv in another room. ... It works much better than the "Iomega" broadcaster through walls. ... "
Sound Quality
42picture and sound, audio, picture, video, tv
+76%
-24%
" ... I will recommend this company and their products to anybody who will listen! ... "
" ... Both TV's have a great picture along with sound. ... "
" ... The picture and sound quality was very good. ... "
" ... The length adjustment I had to settle on for steady audio produces some little sparkles in the video that are visible when close but pretty much are unseen at a normal viewing distance. ... "
" ... Picture and sound are great at both destinations. ... "
" ... The picture and sound quality is excellent. ... "
" ... It functions correctly as it is supposed to, and the sound does not cut in and out. ... "
" ... The Xfinity box does not have an optical audio output that I used when listening to movies through my surround sound system. ... "
Price
41product, money, waste of money, right, worth
+78%
-22%
" ... Price is Right ! ... "
" ... overall quality is good and worth the price ... "
" ... Definitely worth buying. ... "
" ... Excellent quality and price. ... "
" ... Good value for price . ... "
" ... The price was right, too. ... "
" ... item just as described at a great price! ... "
" ... Good product for the money. ... "
Delivery
35arrived on time, time, quick delivery, expected, delivery
+100%
" ... Thank you for quick shipment. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as described and quick delivery. ... "
" ... Delivery was right on time. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and worked great and as expected. ... "
" ... Product arrived at a reasonable time and seems to work fine. ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... The price is very afford and it arrived earlier than expected. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and functions as expected. ... "
Display Clarity
32tv, display, screens, monitor, feed
+59%
-41%
" ... Been using it for a while now with a setup where I can game on my screen and my wife can see it on the big screen. ... "
" ... Even when one picture is off the device will display the other. ... "
" ... The multiple screens add a new dimension, especially when I'm moving around my studio. ... "
" ... Feeds a screen I mounted on the wall in front of the treadmill to relieve the boredom of exercising. ... "
" ... The display on the computer monitor is perfect (exactly as it was when there was no splitter in use). ... "
" ... I am using this to extend the display from my PS4 in the living room to the master bedroom. ... "
" ... I will be buying a second one to run video from my living room television to my screen porch! ... "
" ... Turn the other display on and the first will blank out for a few seconds and then both will properly connect at 1080p. ... "
Capacity
28living room, bedroom, room, kitchen, rooms
+93%
-7%
" ... This is now the pride of my kitchen. ... Our open concept home is great, but there is a wall between the kitchen and the livingroom TV. ... "
" ... We wanted him to have more greta entertainment in his room ... "
" ... I now can watch TV in the living room and then go into my bedroom and watch TV also . ... "
" ... Used this product to send signals to tv in garage and laundry room. ... "
" ... I was adding a tv in my basement. ... "
" ... Used it to share a PC between rooms. ... "
" ... Omg my package was delivered to my neighbors house. ... "
" ... we have four monitors located in different rooms . ... "
Returns
28returned, back, window, returning, sent
+11%
-89%
" ... I’m sending it back because I’m afraid to use it. ... "
" ... And my window of return is past. ... "
" ... I will definitely be returning it. ... "
" ... I returned the 165C model and got the 330X model. ... "
" ... Missed my return window as I was busy. ... "
" ... It's too late to return this item, to a 1-star review is my only option. ... "
" ... Have to return. ... "
" ... I will return this product and get another model. ... "
Build Quality
19sturdy, metal, made, feels, cheap
+63%
-37%
" ... The case is metal, it's very compact, doesn't seem to generate much if any heat, and the whole device feels very solid. ... "
" ... well made and sturdy, works well and as described. ... "
" ... Excellent device works without any problems, feels well built. ... "
" ... I used cat 6a which is twisted pairs with individual foil shielding and an over all shielding. ... "
" ... First impressions: The materials are of higher quality ... the heavy metal case feels sturdy and the plugs all fit snug. ... "
" ... It’s a nice, solid and sturdy unit. ... "
" ... Packaged saftley and secure. ... "
" ... The product is very solid and packaged nicely. ... "
Overall performance
15fast, works, product, one, use
+93%
-7%
" ... Too early to comment on reliability. ... "
" ... I use this arrangement primary for video editing. ... "
" ... It does the job . ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... been about a year now and still doing its job ... "
" ... Does the job, works out of the box with a PS3 and an Elgato HD60S, and there's absolutely no lag or delay whatsoever (it also depends on the quality of your HDMI Cables). ... "
" ... as described fast ship would buy again ... "
Remote
14ir, control, rf, relay, picture
+86%
-14%
" ... Picture quality is good and the IR control work very well. ... "
" ... IR blaster function also works great - I can use the same DirecTV remote on both setups. ... "
" ... This is also one way IR from tv end to source. ... "
" ... This Roku has a wireless remote, so you can control the stick from both rooms, practically allowing you to operate as if you had two Roku boxes, albeit using only one at a time. ... "
" ... The IR function is now working. ... "
" ... It split the signal as it described and works great for a wireless HDMI remote location. ... "
" ... Also, IR remote worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... Using a RF Remote with the DirecTV box. ... "
Video Playback
13works, quality, audio, watch, tv
+85%
-15%
" ... I do a double TV thing that allows my wife to watch whatever while I play video games. ... "
" ... Works as expected per Youtube videos from multiple users. ... "
" ... However, there was some difficulty mounting it within our portable audio/video system. ... "
" ... Product and video quality is great. ... "
" ... We are having a great quality of video. ... "
" ... Works perfectly for this purpose if you wanted to capture ps4/pstv video ... "
" ... Works great for having the same video on two TVs at the same time ... "
" ... No Video Lag or Video Quality loss, Love It! ... "
Size
11compact, size, good, works, unit
+91%
-9%
" ... small box that can be hidden anywhere. ... "
" ... It is small and fits anywhere. ... "
" ... Small in size ,but works like advertised. ... "
" ... Small compact unit. ... "
" ... Smaller than I though but that’s good. ... "
" ... The price was right, it’s compact, and it works! ... "
" ... Looks good on the desk. ... "
Gaming
9game, ps3, stream, allows, watch
+89%
-11%
" ... This is fine for most applications, but for doing gaming, it does cause issues on real time inputs. ... "
" ... I do a double TV thing that allows my wife to watch whatever while I play video games. ... "
" ... I bough this specifically to stream with a PS3 on twitch. ... "
" ... allows me to stream from a PS3 using game capture. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly to switch between game consoles ... "
" ... Purchased solely to grab PS3 game footage. ... "
" ... Great for gaming ... "
Software Platform
9roku, tv, error, amazon fire tv, splitter
+78%
-22%
" ... Good pic quality easy to set bbn ui p did what I want with was to split my playstation output to my monitor and to my tv ... "
" ... After trying every method in the book to resolve the issue I finally started researching HDCP bypass and here I am. ... "
" ... I bought this to bypass the hdcp setting in my ps3. ... I highly recommend this product, it was the only one I could find that was 100% sure fire way to bypass hdcp on the ps3. ... "
" ... We use these for all of our CCTV applications ... "
" ... The monitors and sound bar are made by Vizio, whose smartphone app is excellent. ... "
" ... It works really well and have not had any problems with the HDCP error with our Roku. ... "
" ... Happy to say everything is working fine again and no more "HDCP" issues that block replay of all shows. ... No idea really why I started having these HDCP problems, and I have no idea why this little device solves the problem. ... "
Cable Length
7ft, foot, cat 6 cable, 25, 100
+100%
" ... (Approximately 60’) the actual Cat 6 cable length is 85’. ... "
" ... Using it with a 100 ft. Cat 6 cable. ... "
" ... Even though the product advertises over 100 ft distance, I can hardly get a picture with 25 ft CAT 6 cable I had bought from Monoprice. ... "
" ... It works great with a 50 ft cable. ... "
" ... I have three 50 foot cables on them and no loss. ... "
" ... There are other choices on Amazon which cost a little more, but automatically correct for cable length. ... "
" ... 12 foot cable from receiver to wall plate ... "
Fit
7case, secure, paper, metal, holding
+100%
" ... Packaged saftley and secure. ... "
" ... We probably will change this to using a 3M adhesive strip so that it doesn't bounce around in the portable rack case. ... "
" ... It is small and fits anywhere. ... "
" ... the heavy metal case feels sturdy and the plugs all fit snug. ... "
" ... The mounts are also very helpful too. ... "
" ... Small form factor almost hides with no need to mount and fasten the device. ... "
Lagging
6time, input, absolutely, works, job
+83%
-17%
" ... Absolutely ZERO lag. ... "
" ... No lag, a good 50' of cat5e with a few joiners. ... "
" ... No overheating issues detected. ... "
" ... Does the job, works out of the box with a PS3 and an Elgato HD60S, and there's absolutely no lag or delay whatsoever (it also depends on the quality of your HDMI Cables). ... "
" ... No lag time at 35 feet. ... "
Hair
6feed, cutting, cuts, audio, 20
-100%
" ... I noticed that it cuts in and out at random times. ... "
" ... After 1 month product is casuing my feed to cut and skip . ... "
" ... They "wigged out" when at 1080p, cut in n out, all kinds of crazy lines / dots, audio cutting out, video feed cutting out, extremely unstable / unusable. ... "
" ... As others have experienced, the audio intermittently cuts out. ... "
" ... After about 20 min or so it starts cutting out again. ... "
" ... Cut another 20' off and it still won't work. ... "
Device Stand
5tv, helpful, foot, cable, price
+80%
-20%
" ... I like that they're small and can easily fit behind a TV mounted on the wall. ... "
" ... The mounts are also very helpful too. ... "
" ... This is a great mount for the price. ... "
" ... 12 foot cable from receiver to wall plate ... 35 foot cable inside wall and ceiling ... "
CD/DVD
5ray, input, blu, tv, player
+80%
-20%
" ... Great for mobile dvd player ... "
" ... I finally laid in in the tray with the Blu Ray player. ... "
" ... I plugged my DVD player output into the INPUT. ... "
" ... It allowed me to play Blu-Ray discs into my capture card also. ... "
Defective Delivery
5maybe, got, returned
-100%
" ... Broken, could not use ... "
" ... It looks like the device is damaged or defective. ... "
" ... Sadly we received 2 apparently defective products. ... Returned it immediately and ordered again - also defective. ... Almost want to give it 3 stars but defective is defective - twice. ... "
" ... Maybe I just got a defective one? ... "
" ... This product is faulty. ... "
Design
5looks, look, good
+80%
-20%
" ... The product look and specification are great !! ... "
" ... Both look great! ... "
" ... Looks good on the desk. ... "
Controls
4use, screen, mode, magnified, edid
+50%
-50%
Camera
4two
+75%
-25%
" ... Both pictures are well displayed. ... "
" ... It's on a security camera system so it doesn't matter. ... "
For Running
3screens
+100%
" ... Just got it up and running so longevity is up in the air for the moment ... "
" ... Run several screens thru this and works perfect. ... "
Codecs
3audio, sound, works, perfectly, fine
+33%
-67%
" ... Video works fine but there is no sound, ... "
" ... Audio and Video were very choppy regardless of settings . ... "
Color
3image, flickers
+67%
-33%
" ... Oh, and my favorite color is blue, so they have that going for them. ... "
" ... I will also use it like intended at some point and do double monitor for color proofs. ... "
Features
3mode, magnified
+67%
-33%
" ... I had the intentions to use this with dual monitors on extended mode. ... "
" ... Item functions properly. ... "
Wifi
3worked
+67%
-33%
" ... This extender works great!! ... "
" ... This extender worked great right out of the box. ... The IR extender also worked perfectly. ... "
ISP
3+100%
" ... On 100ft of cat6 it works well ... "
" ... Connected without issues over about 40ft of cat5. ... "
" ... Sad tech support from Comcast! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1980 meters
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p