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Black rectangular HDMI switch with four input ports and one output

STARTECH

STARTECH 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH 4-port 8K 60Hz video switch

SKU CH-G128-X79BQ MPN 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH

Connects four HDMI sources to one display at 8K 60Hz or 4K 144Hz with HDR10+, 48Gbps bandwidth, auto and manual switching, and USB power with included adapter

  • Port count4
  • Adapter typeHDMI
  • Product typeVGA Switchers
  • Product colorBlack
  • Connect four sources to one display at 8K 60Hz
  • Auto or manual switching via button or remote
  • HDMI 2.1 with 48Gbps bandwidth and VRR support
  • Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD and DTS:X audio pass-through
  • USB powered with included 78cm cable and wall adapter

Four HDMI 2.1 sources to one display

Connect four HDMI sources to a single HDMI display with support up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 144Hz. The switch handles 48Gbps bandwidth and passes HDR10+ video alongside Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X audio formats. It is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0 and lower resolutions.

Auto or manual switching with remote

Automatic switching selects the latest active source while a front push-button and included infrared remote provide manual control. The unit draws power from any 5V 1A USB port or the supplied USB wall charger with a 78cm Micro-B cable. Buyers who need more than four inputs or require multiple simultaneous outputs should look at a matrix switcher instead.

48Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth

The single specification that decides compatibility is the 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which enables 8K 60Hz, 4K 120Hz, variable refresh rate, auto low-latency mode, CEC and HDCP 2.3. If the source or display cannot negotiate this bandwidth the switch will fall back to lower modes but cannot exceed its rated throughput.

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Price $71.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model name4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH
Part number4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH
Product typeVGA Switchers
Adapter typeHDMI
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Port count4
Size & build
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size213 × 130 × 56 mm

Questions about this item

Which version of this switch should I choose for four 8K sources?

The single 4-port model handles four HDMI 2.1 inputs at up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 144Hz, so one unit covers all four sources.

What does the 48 Gbps bandwidth mean when I connect a console and a PC?

It carries the full HDMI 2.1 data rate, allowing 8K 60Hz, 4K 120Hz, variable refresh rate, auto low-latency mode and 7.1-channel audio without compression.

Does the HDMI 2.1 interface limit HDR or audio formats in practice?

The switch passes HDR10+, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X, and supports HDCP 2.3, 2.2 and 1.4, so no common format is capped.

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