Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Sewell IBIS 4K HDMI Switch Box 2x1 White 4K 60 Hz HDCP pass through HDCP 2 2 support 2x1 or 1x2 HDMI Bi Directional Switch
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
790
Old Reviews
620
Unverified
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4K
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 129 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Resolution
34hdr, switch, ps4 pro, psvr, rgb
+82%
-18%
" ... I'm using this specifically with a ps4 pro and a psvr setup with a 4k samsung TV to keep access to HDR on the TV. ... "
" ... Bought this so I can use my home theater setup with my 4k HDR tv and 1080p 3d projector. ... If you are switching between screens I recommend that you shut off the AV Receiver and video source (Xbox One S/PS4 Pro) before you switch to the next video. ... "
" ... I needed an HDR capable passthrough between TV, PS4 PRO and Direct TV. ... "
" ... Had frequent dropouts with ps4 pro running 4k with or without hdr to the oled lg. ... "
" ... Doesn't quite deliver the 4K signal consistently, has dropouts 3 or 4 times during a movie. ... "
" ... Honestly the best option is still to buy a 4k HDMI coupler and just have them going into a switch or a receiver. ... "
" ... I can confirm this works quite well to switch between PS4 Pro 4K HDR and PSVR. ... "
" ... If you have a 4K HDR TV and PS VR, IBIS 4K HDMI is a must! ... "
Ports
34switch, hdr, cables, psvr, ibis
+76%
-24%
" ... No more swapping cables! ... "
" ... Works perfect with DirecTV HDMI! ... "
" ... If you are switching between screens I recommend that you shut off the AV Receiver and video source (Xbox One S/PS4 Pro) before you switch to the next video. ... "
" ... I used two PREMIUM CERTIFIED CABLES - one going from my TV to Port 1 on the IBIS and the other going from the IBIS to the PS4 Pro. ... For Port 2 to PSVR and PSVR to TV, I used the HDMI cable that came with the PS4 Pro and another one I had laying around. ... "
" ... Here's the Link: Cable Matters Gold Plated HDMI Female Coupler. ... "
" ... I used the Sewell braided 4k HDMI as well. ... "
" ... plugged in HDMI from Blue Ray & Cable box and it was perfect. ... "
" ... I was just writing up a review on NCElec HDMI 2.0 Switch, Bi-Direction (1x2 or 2x1), Supports 4K, HDCP2.2 and HDR. ... So far I think the only cables I have that have been rock solid with 4k@60Hz RGB signals have been the pre-tested cables from HDFury and KabelDirekt (0.5 ft) HDMI Cable (1080p 4K 3D High Speed with Ethernet ARC) - TOP Series. ... The one that I am using is Expert Connect HDMI Repeater / Extender | Ultra HD 4K/2K @ 60Hz (60 fps), HDR | HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 | 80 - 165 ft | Full HD/3D | 1080P | DTS | Dolby Digital | Direct TV | 18 Gbps Bandwidth, using an external power source rather than just inline HDMI power. ... As soon as I plugged in external power though it was solid. ... *IBIS 1 (4k HDR): IBIS => KabelDirekt (0.5 ft) HDMI Cable => Expert Connect HDMI Repeater / Extender (external power from USB port on PS4 Pro) => HDFury cable => TV ... In this case, it is because the PS4 Pro's exhaust fan is right next to the HDMI jack. ... Ditto AmazonBasics and SecurOMax HDMI Cable 6ft - HDMI 2.0 (4K) Ready. ... I will note that I did have to use another HDFury cable between the switch and TV ... "
Product Reliability
21working, flickering, switch, psvr, quit
+33%
-67%
" ... I attempted to use the switch without the PSVR attached and with no luck. ... "
" ... So i purchased this not too long ago. ... "
" ... I bought this switch in 2015 and it's now failed. ... "
" ... Just over one year old. ... "
" ... After a couple of very annoying hours trying to get the working with my PS4 Pro and PSVR on my LG OLED, I finally found a workable solution. ... At first I had nothing but flickering non stop. ... It's was unusable. ... I did however finally change my PS4 Pro from Automatic to YUV420, and that solved the flickering issue. ... "
" ... I have all proper cables but the switch kept flickering. ... "
" ... It appears I have a defective unit. ... "
" ... I would have gave this a 5 star if it wasn't for the constant flickering, but unfortunately I have to give it a 1 star now and now I'm returning it ... "
Cables
20hdmi, switch, ps4, ibis, hdfury
+65%
-35%
" ... No more swapping cables! ... "
" ... I recommend it, just try to keep your total cable length as short as possible. ... "
" ... I used two PREMIUM CERTIFIED CABLES - one going from my TV to Port 1 on the IBIS and the other going from the IBIS to the PS4 Pro. ... "
" ... Try different cables and different cable sizes before. ... "
" ... No more cable switching, quite easy to use. ... "
" ... So far I think the only cables I have that have been rock solid with 4k@60Hz RGB signals have been the pre-tested cables from HDFury and KabelDirekt (0.5 ft) HDMI Cable (1080p 4K 3D High Speed with Ethernet ARC) - TOP Series. ... PS4 Pro => HDFury cable => IBIS* ... That means the hot air expelled from the PS4 Pro will warm up the cable. ... I know, in the past (1080p world) a cable was a cable was a cable. ... Ditto AmazonBasics and SecurOMax HDMI Cable 6ft - HDMI 2.0 (4K) Ready. ... While the short KabelDirekt cable has been solid, I do not know if the same holds true for the longer cables. ... I will note that I did have to use another HDFury cable between the switch and TV ... "
" ... I used 3 braided ones from off Amazon, $20 for all 3. ... "
" ... Ive just ordered another and I'm using the SecurOMax HDMI cables for anyone who's interested. ... "
Device Compatibility
18ps4, switch, psvr, monitor, pc
+56%
-44%
" ... I'm using this specifically with a ps4 pro and a psvr setup with a 4k samsung TV to keep access to HDR on the TV. ... "
" ... Automatically switches between active devices without issue. ... "
" ... I even bought another one for my computer. ... "
" ... I use this to connect my tv to several components. ... "
" ... Two computers, one monitor. ... To be clear, I have one monitor, two computers and two keyboards and two mice in an unusual set up. ... "
" ... I needed to pass Hdr from my PS4 pro to my tv without the PSVR stifling the connection . ... Connect that cable from the PS4 to the IBIS and it works perfectly!! ... "
" ... This switch made my life so much easier now, that I can just press a button to switch between direct connect from my PS4 to the 4K monitor, or 1080p through the PSVR connection when I want to use it. ... "
" ... It switches TV's back and forth. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K
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