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Model: Anker HDMI Switch, 4K@60Hz Bi-Directional HDMI Switcher, 2 in 1 Out with Smooth Finish, Supports HDR, 3D, Dolby, Compatible with Laptops, PC, Xbox Series, PS5 / PS4, Projector, and More
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Good deal for gaming consoles?
Actually I would not recommend it for gaming consoles. This is not HDMI 2.1 compliant. Which means it can't do 4K 120Hz. Gaming consoles may not render at 4K, but they do output a 4K image after upscaling, and this won't handle 'performance' mode in games that output at 120Hz. Also, many new games support 40Hz mode where the same image is repeated three times but the stream is output at 120Hz, so you get proper frame times at 40Hz (which won't be possible with a 60 Hz output).
Bottomline - avoid this for consoles. In fact this is not a good deal. I just bought an HDMI 2.1 complaint switch for $12 just yesterday (unfortunately it went up to $25 today; but it goes on sale often). 4K 60Hz switches are often $8 on Amazon -- these are simple switches so you need not worry about the brand name.
Actually I would not recommend it for gaming consoles. This is not HDMI 2.1 compliant. Which means it can't do 4K 120Hz. Gaming consoles may not render at 4K, but they do output a 4K image after upscaling, and this won't handle 'performance' mode in games that output at 120Hz. Also, many new games support 40Hz mode where the same image is repeated three times but the stream is output at 120Hz, so you get proper frame times at 40Hz (which won't be possible with a 60 Hz output).
Bottomline - avoid this for consoles. In fact this is not a good deal. I just bought an HDMI 2.1 complaint switch for $12 just yesterday (unfortunately it went up to $25 today; but it goes on sale often). 4K 60Hz switches are often $8 on Amazon -- these are simple switches so you need not worry about the brand name.
Do you happen to have a link to the one you bought?
Is this okay to switch between 2 computer inputs (one Windows and one Mac) to one monitor?
This will only handle the stream to the monitors, not any peripheral like keyboard or mouse unless the mouse and keyboard can switch themselves between computers?
Is this okay to switch between 2 computer inputs (one Windows and one Mac) to one monitor?
This will only handle the stream to the monitors, not any peripheral like keyboard or mouse unless the mouse and keyboard can switch themselves between computers?
This is almost identical to the Ugreen model I just bought and returned. The output and inputs are on opposite sides, so there's no clean way to add this to your desk without clutter. You either need to have cables coming out towards you and then turned back, or if you put it sideways you'll cables coming out both sides. And the switch has to be accessible to push the button on top. So it's a lot of clutter on your desk.
I ended up getting the Ugreen 3->1 switch. Don't really need the third input, but all the inputs and outputs are on the back so it's much cleaner on your desk. There's a toggle button on top of the unit. There's also a remote to directly select which input you want. I just set the remote on top of the switch and it has direct numbered buttons.
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Bottomline - avoid this for consoles. In fact this is not a good deal. I just bought an HDMI 2.1 complaint switch for $12 just yesterday (unfortunately it went up to $25 today; but it goes on sale often). 4K 60Hz switches are often $8 on Amazon -- these are simple switches so you need not worry about the brand name.
Bottomline - avoid this for consoles. In fact this is not a good deal. I just bought an HDMI 2.1 complaint switch for $12 just yesterday (unfortunately it went up to $25 today; but it goes on sale often). 4K 60Hz switches are often $8 on Amazon -- these are simple switches so you need not worry about the brand name.
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This will only handle the stream to the monitors, not any peripheral like keyboard or mouse unless the mouse and keyboard can switch themselves between computers?
This will only handle the stream to the monitors, not any peripheral like keyboard or mouse unless the mouse and keyboard can switch themselves between computers?
I ended up getting the Ugreen 3->1 switch. Don't really need the third input, but all the inputs and outputs are on the back so it's much cleaner on your desk. There's a toggle button on top of the unit. There's also a remote to directly select which input you want. I just set the remote on top of the switch and it has direct numbered buttons.
This is the one I got yesterday for $20 and now it's $17 on sale. https://a.co/d/09nnc8S7
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