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Small black rectangular HDMI switch, 6 by 6 inches, two input ports

Monoprice 44434 Blackbird 2x1 HDMI Switch 8K@60Hz 48Gbps

SKU CH-49MC-QHS8W

A 2×1 HDMI 2.1 switch routes two sources to one 8K60 48 Gbps display with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through

  • Port count2
  • Adapter typeHDMI
  • Input ports2
  • Output portsMale-to-Female
  • Product typeHDMI
  • Product colorBlack
  • 8K60 4:4:4 resolution delivers ultra-sharp gaming visuals
  • 48Gbps bandwidth handles uncompressed 8K60 and 4K120 signals
  • HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3 ensures latest console compatibility
  • VRR ALLM FVA support cuts input lag for competitive play
  • Dolby Vision HDR10+ pass-through preserves premium HDR quality

Two-source 8K HDMI switch

The Monoprice 44434 Blackbird routes two HDMI sources to a single display at up to 8K@60Hz with 48Gbps bandwidth. It supports HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 for current console and media player compatibility. The compact unit fits desktop setups without external power requirements. It is not suited for users needing simultaneous multi-display output or more than two inputs.

Passive thermal profile

The switch operates without fans or active cooling, relying on its metal enclosure for heat dissipation during normal switching and pass-through use. Power draw remains minimal as the device draws what it needs from the connected HDMI sources. No audible noise is generated in typical home theatre or gaming scenarios. Builders requiring rackmount cooling provisions should note the passive design.

Sustained signal integrity

An integrated equalizer and driver maintain signal quality over longer cable runs during extended 8K60 or 4K120 sessions. Auto EDID management and VRR, FVA, ALLM support preserve low-latency performance without manual reconfiguration. The 4:4:4 chroma subsampling holds across 8/10/12-bit depths for continuous high-fidelity video. Installations needing redundant failover or remote management are not addressed by this model.

How it compares

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Price $58.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name44434
Part number144434
Product typeHDMI
Adapter typeHDMI
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Port count2
Input ports2
Output portsMale-to-Female
Size & build
Product dimensions6.0 in × 6.0 in × 1.2 in
Product weight0.1 kg

Questions about this item

How do I connect two sources to the 44434 switch and which step is often missed?

Connect each source to one of the two HDMI input ports, then connect the single HDMI output to your display; the step often missed is enabling the source's HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 output so the 48Gbps link trains correctly.

What maintenance or replacement will the 44434 need over time?

The unit has no user-serviceable parts; if the HDMI connectors wear or the equalizer and driver can no longer compensate for cable loss, replace the entire switch.

What limit appears first during a long 8K60 4:4:4 session on the 44434?

The 48Gbps bandwidth ceiling is the first hard limit; sustained 8K60 4:4:4 at 10 or 12 bit uses the full pipe, so any additional overhead will drop frames or force a lower bit depth.

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