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matt17

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#309321 8-Oct-2023 17:50
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Hi all
I need to buy an HDMI splitter to connect to an older Sky box. This will allow Sky's HDMI signal to be distributed to either a Samsung 55" Frame, or a brand new Samsung 75" Frame -which is connected via a 5m HDMI cable. The setup works well as is (without a splitter) but it's a PITA having to swap the HDMI cables around.  I'm pretty sure a powered HDMI splitter is the way to go - but any advice on the technical requirements of this splitter, given the TVs it'll drive? The splitter will be buried under a couch  - so hopefully I don't need to access the splitter in order to switch between the 2 outputs?!
 
I've looked at these two on PB Tech - assume the more expensive is better? 
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/HUBSTT4308297/StarTech-ST122HD202-HDMI-Splitter---2-Port---4K-60
 
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/KVMLNK1096/LENKENG-LKV312HDR-V20-1-In-2-out-HDMI-Splitter-wit
 
Matthew

 

 
 


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  #3144397 9-Oct-2023 01:35
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Both units seem to have the same specifications, and you always pay a higher price for StarTech products.  The cheaper one has reviews saying it works, so it should be fine.


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  #3144402 9-Oct-2023 07:07
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Have used the a similar model from LENKING in a ceiling and it didn’t have any issues



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  #3144448 9-Oct-2023 10:19
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I just get the cheapest on aliexpress for all my HDMI splitter and switching needs. Always worked fine to the specs they say they will do. And it seems that most forget to put HDCP back on the output ports too.

 

 





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