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SOWTECH 1X2 HDMI Splitter Version 1 4 Powered HDMI Splitter Dual Monitor HDMI Splitter for Full HD 1080P Support 3D One Input To Two Outputs

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
198
Unverified
20
Spam Test
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
590.55 meters
SIZE

Review Analysis - 781 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Ports
 145
splitter, cable box, cable, split, tvs
+88%
-12%
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" ...  I used this with a wireless HDMI transmitter/receiver to get Dish Network on the bedroom TV in my RV.  ...  "
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" ...  It works great with a 50 foot HDMI cable.  ...  "
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" ...  The Sowtech HDMI splitter has been perfect for the job.  ...  "
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" ...  The Denon receiver puts out the HDMI signal to the splitter where one end goes to my computer monitor and the other end to my 1080P Epson projector.  ...  "
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" ...  Very nice to split cable signal from cable box to 2 tv's so I can watch the same thing on 2 different tv's.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great splitting HDMI from HD cable box to (2) TV’s.  ...  "
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" ...  These Sowtech HDMI splitters work great, very glad I made the right choice in purchasing this splitter.  ...  "
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" ...  get video in 2 rooms with long HDMI cable.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 113
working, months, days, update, stopped working
+76%
-24%
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" ...  Have left mine plugged in since I got it. ... So far so good but will update should anything stop working.  ...  "
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" ...  Hopefully.it will last longer than others I've gotten.  ...  "
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" ...  This worked well.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked like it supposed to.  ...  "
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" ...  item stopped working after only a few weeks of installation.  ...  "
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" ...  Working perfectly so far.  ...  "
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" ...  It served the purpose I bought it for and it has worked fine.  ...  "
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" ...  No issues so far, been using for a few months on a daily basis.  ...  "
Marketplace
 88
advertised, works as expected, works as described, works, sent
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  works as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Works exactly as promised!  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Will order more.  ...  "
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" ...  This worked as advertised.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 74
tvs, monitor, split, receiver, projector
+85%
-15%
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" ...  Works to hook up two of my tvs to the same receiver. ... Then both tvs come on and it works fine from there.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked perfectly to split my Directv to a secondary tv.  ...  "
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" ...  It works well with a Nyrius ARIES and Direct TV.  ...  "
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" ...  You can connect and disconnect without interrupting the reception on the 2nd display.  ...  "
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" ...  it worked to connect between my Sharp tv and bose speakers  ...  "
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" ...  Used this to hook up a Chromecast to two tv's.  ...  "
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" ...  Had an X-box that I wanted to be able to play/view from two different TVs.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy set up and worked as advertised with two tv setup with one receiver.  ...  "
Product As Described
 62
advertised, works as expected, works as described, works, worked
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  works as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Works exactly as promised!  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  This worked as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
Resolution
 59
4k, tv, 1080p, split, hdmi
+92%
-8%
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" ...  The Denon receiver puts out the HDMI signal to the splitter where one end goes to my computer monitor and the other end to my 1080P Epson projector.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great splitting HDMI from HD cable box to (2) TV’s.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this to use with my Elgato HD60, Roku and my computer.  ...  "
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" ...  I used the splitter to view the HDMI signal 50ft away from my main tv.  ...  "
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" ...  I ran a 50' HDMI cable and the picture is HD quality, the same as without the splitter!  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing works like a charm if you are looking at splitting an HDMI signal get this well worth the money  ...  "
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" ...  The Sowtech HDMI splitter displays clear and sharp video / images on my two TVs at the same time.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well to split a 1080p 60hz signal to two DVI connections on 1080p monitors.  ...  "
Cables
 59
hdmi, cable box, splitter, power cord, one cable box
+75%
-25%
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" ...  It works great with a 50 foot HDMI cable.  ...  "
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" ...  Very nice to split cable signal from cable box to 2 tv's so I can watch the same thing on 2 different tv's.  ...  "
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" ...  Using a 4' and 12' cable, no delay on picture/sound between flatscreens from different manufacturers.  ...  "
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" ...  Splitter work well.  ...  "
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" ...  It's been great for hitching a single cable box up to two TVs.  ...  "
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" ...  Of course, you will also need another cable to connect the genie to slingbox's component inputs, but this splitter will solve the HDCP error message on slingplayer.  ...  "
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" ...  6ft one way & 50ft the other.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm very pleased so far (been in use about a month) I have an 8 ft cable to one TV and a 20 ft cable going to the other with no problem.  ...  "
Setup
 56
setup, easy to install, works, worked, set
+100%
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" ...  This is a great splitter and I’m using it in my Ambiligt Setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice packaging and instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Used to install Satellite in camper to two TVS!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup, took only minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy set up and worked as advertised with two tv setup with one receiver.  ...  "
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" ...  item stopped working after only a few weeks of installation.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hook up works awsome  ...  "
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" ...  easy to setup & installed in seconds.  ...  "
Network
 54
tv, split, tvs, loss, splitter
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Split one tv signal to two .  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to have no signal lose. ... Only two six foot runs.  ...  "
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" ...  I used the splitter to view the HDMI signal 50ft away from my main tv.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm very pleased so far (been in use about a month) I have an 8 ft cable to one TV and a 20 ft cable going to the other with no problem.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't speak to how it will work with different connections but so far besides a brief period of adjusting to the new signal there has been no difference in signal quality for either of the two monitors.  ...  "
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" ...  It does the job properly, I use it to split the signal from my cable to the main TV set and home theater and to a wireless transmitter, with no hassle.  ...  "
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" ...  I needed a splitter to split my satellite signal to two TVs in my restaurant, and it works absolutely perfectly with no quality loss.  ...  "
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" ...  The signal on the receiving end is crisp and clear.  ...  "
Picture Quality
 49
tv, image, tvs, split, splitter
+92%
-8%
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" ...  When testing that 1 console will display on both screens 1 display will go black for about 15 seconds, then will return the picture.  ...  "
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" ...  It does a great job - I am able to have a picture on my projector and on my television.  ...  "
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" ...  Didn't lose any quality and the picture filled both monitors completely.  ...  "
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" ...  It actually will work without power but the TV picture would blank out for a second every once in a while---so I leave it plugged in.  ...  "
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" ...  I ran a 50' HDMI cable and the picture is HD quality, the same as without the splitter!  ...  "
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" ...  Picture and sound quality are excellent and its very stable with no dropouts.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture quality is great, I don't see a difference when using the device.  ...  "
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" ...  The Sowtech HDMI splitter displays clear and sharp video / images on my two TVs at the same time.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 42
works, easy to install, easy to set, simple, setup
+98%
-2%
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" ...  Simple to set up and works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes working from home easy .  ...  "
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" ...  can't get any easier  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hook up works awsome  ...  "
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" ...  easy to setup & installed in seconds.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install .  ...  "
Delivery
 38
arrived, shipping, fast shipping, box, item arrived
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Arrived on time.  ...  "
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" ...  This item arrived on time and is just what was needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Shipping was very fast and the price is great too.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived on time --- put in use at church to supply video to 2 rooms --- in service for a few week now and seems to provide what is needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as desired right out of box.  ...  "
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" ...  I received the replacement and it's working great so far.  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived within a couple of days, and is working fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Came on time.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 27
screens, display, turn, monitor, splitter
+70%
-30%
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" ...  Displays go blank and then come back.  ...  "
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" ...  You can connect and disconnect without interrupting the reception on the 2nd display.  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfectly to put the same program on two TV screens.  ...  "
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" ...  I wish there was a way to dim or turn off the really bright LEDs on it thought.  ...  "
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" ...  Using with DIRECTV on a 70" and 22" flat screen TVs.  ...  "
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" ...  It mirrors whatever you put on the main TV.  ...  "
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" ...  It's working flawlessly and even the lights aren't bothersome to the eyes!  ...  "
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" ...  Also, good marks for the monitor.  ...  "
Price
 25
price, worth, waste of money, value, bucks
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Can't beat it for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  It was less than some competitors but totally worth the cost.  ...  "
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" ...  Great switch for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it in my recording studio, and well worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product for the low price.  ...  "
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" ...  Price is very reasonable.  ...  "
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" ...  I've seen these for ridiculously high prices.  ...  "
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" ...  well, I was skeptical.  ...  "
Returns
 25
replacement, sent, returned, sowtech, defective
+28%
-72%
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" ...  Defective upon receipt.  ...  "
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" ...  I let it sit around a month before I tried it and it does not work at all and it can not be returned.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried to return it, but I was too late.  ...  "
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" ...  If I saved the box I would send it back.  ...  "
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" ...  I will be returning all of them.  ...  "
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" ...  didnt work sent back  ...  "
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" ...  Now not returnable.  ...  "
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" ...  Sent this back - I ordered the wrong one.  ...  "
Overall performance
 22
works, works very well, trick, performance, like a champ
+100%
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" ...  Did the trick  ...  "
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" ...  Flawless performance for my TV needs  ...  "
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" ...  did the job I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Does a great job.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great so far!  ...  "
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" ...  WORKS VERY WELL!  ...  "
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" ...  Works just fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Works very well.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 19
audio, tv, video, speakers, sound system
+74%
-26%
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" ...  it worked to connect between my Sharp tv and bose speakers  ...  "
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" ...  Picture and sound quality are excellent and its very stable with no dropouts.  ...  "
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" ...  Sometime I have to cycle the power to get sound and a clear picture but it not a problem.  ...  "
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" ...  We have used this for over two months and it works perfectly - no degradation of picture or sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Audio and video both work fine .  ...  "
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" ...  Splits the sound also.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked perfect for our church sound system!  ...  "
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" ...  If the second TV is turned off, the audio begins again on the first TV.  ...  "
Video Playback
 18
tv, simultaneously, netflix, feed, audio
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Now video is doing the same.  ...  "
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" ...  They think you're trying to pirate a movie.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks to this I can record in 1080p and no longer have to record Ps3,Ps2,Ps1, or other retro consoles in 480i because of RCA or component cables .  ...  "
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" ...  We love watching two TV simultaneously.  ...  "
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" ...  I see no loss of signal, either audio or video.  ...  "
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" ...  I used it to hook to a projector for a small audience to watch while players played a game on a tv facing awayfrom the audience and it worked seamlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfectly with that video.  ...  "
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" ...  Zero video thru the spliter.  ...  "
Capacity
 17
room, bedroom, living room, tvs, split
+100%
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" ...  Direct tv in another room.  ...  "
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" ...  worked perfect for me used for a guest bedroom that I did not want to get another box for  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed to watch 2 tvs in my living room.  ...  "
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" ...  wanted tv with HDMI in second room.  ...  "
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" ...  Set this up for our Conference Room where we have 2 large TV's.  ...  "
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" ...  Obliviously i have the box near by bedroom door so the remote works from both the living room and bedroom in my condo  ...  "
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" ...  Would recommend to family and friends.  ...  "
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" ...  I needed a TV in the workout room.  ...  "
USB
 14
plug and play, plugged, source, outputs, output
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Makes it easier for setting up video games on the monitor, then playing on the TV with a USB controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged it in and was able to view a DVD on both tv's.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well for splitting the hdmi Source to two tvs.  ...  "
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" ...  Essentially plug-and-play.  ...  "
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" ...  It is just plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to connect HDMI 1 & 2 at the same time through the 2 outputs .  ...  "
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" ...  It seems to have a very good output drive.  ...  "
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" ...  two hdmi outputs that look great for surveillance video, very easy  ...  "
Size
 14
compact, size, smaller, lot, handy
+100%
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" ...  Small size and does what it says.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the size of the box so I could tuck it somewhere on my desk.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice compact device so it doesn't take up a lot of desk space.  ...  "
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" ...  Small sleek unit.  ...  "
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" ...  I like size, so tiny, compact.  ...  "
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" ...  Small and handy.  ...  "
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" ...  Very handy little gadget  ...  "
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" ...  It can fit pretty much anywhere which is good.  ...  "
ISP
 12
needed, splitter, get, connection, using
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Just what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great - just what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a slingbox 500 which I loved using but then I switch my comcast cable box in for the X1 which only has a HDMI port.  ...  "
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" ...  works as it should  ...  "
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" ...  Works just fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Display1 Splitter2--->Display2  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfectly for our needs.  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed.  ...  "
Design
 12
nice, made, look, like, good
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Looks great too!  ...  "
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" ...  Nice quality steel chassis.  ...  "
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" ...  It's very light, sleek, and looks good over all.  ...  "
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" ...  This module does the trick very nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  The shiny black goes well with the look of my entertainment system as well.  ...  "
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" ...  I feel like the design could be made without that necessity but all in all it works fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and sturdy, doesn't feel cheap.  ...  "
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" ...  It was a lot smaller that I expected, but I was actually quite pleased about the fact that it wasn't overly bulky.  ...  "
Power Consumption
 11
supply, plug, adapter, unit, comes
+55%
-45%
comment
" ...  I learned yesterday that power was being sent OUT the IN while I was testing all the inputs and outputs of our system.  ...  "
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" ...  And runs fine without the power supply plugged in.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased this to be able to monitor my security cameras in 2 separate rooms, works perfectly as needed, did not even need the power supply  ...  "
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" ...  This Sowtech unit uses DC power plug with an A/C adapter, which they provide.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a powered unit and comes with it's own power supply.  ...  "
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" ...  All the device lights were on so it was getting power.  ...  "
Gaming
 10
gaming, use, ps4, play, monitor
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Yes it does bypass the encrypted protection for game console.  ...  "
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" ...  I want my tv as well as my monitor at my desk hooked up so I can choose my gaming experience.  ...  "
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" ...  Something that I was worried about before purchasing because I use it for a gaming setup.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it so I can use my computer and ps4 or to play ps4 games woth 2 screens.  ...  "
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" ...  I even game without any problems  ...  "
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" ...  I used this splitter for a game console so I could play in 2 spaces without moving the console.  ...  "
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" ...  My ps4, TV and monitor (for twitch fps gaming)  ...  "
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" ...  I use it to game capture from my ps3 and ps4.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  590.55 meters
Connectivity
HDMI:  Yes 
Display
Resolution:  Full HD 1080p 
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
590.55 meters
SIZE