Kinivo HDMI Switch 4K HDR 550BN (5 in 1 Out, 4K 60Hz HDR, HDMI 2.0, High Speed 18Gbps, IR Remote, HDCP) - Compatible with Roku, PS5, Xbox, Apple TV, Nintendo Switch, Cable Box

Easy way to switch from one HDMI source to another (up to 3 inputs) to output connected to TV or monitor. Awesome device!

I have an LG UltraGear 48 inch gaming monitor that can handle PS5’s top graphic settings when plugged directly into the HDMI input. However, I also have a Macbook Pro, Apple TV and Ipad Pro 12.9 that I also want connected to this monitor. Now the obvious and most simply solution would be to just plug each device into its own input and move on with my day. Endlessly going into input settings and switching the HDMI input manually and the quick input switch selection on most monitors usually forces you to cycle through all the inputs! NOW it is 2024 and who has time for that?! It is very clear there is a need for a simple desktop device that can easily switch the input direcltly using a button or a small remote WITHOUT loosing any the amazing sound and video quality of these next gen A/V devices.I tried every option i could find on Amazon, at Best Buy, on Reddit and NONE would push the full 120hz 4k/60hz 8k signal they boated to retain. I promise even the most respectable brands like ANKER, UGREEN or INSIGNIA had options that simply would not push the signal 100% correctly. I also tried the off-brand switches that look just like this one which promise the same specs and they still did not work. The closest i got was the UGREEN 8k 3 port HDMI Switch but it could not push the full 120hz framerate at 4k only 60hz at 8k. At the end of the day a jump from 60hz to 120hz is MUCH more notable than a jump from 4k to 8k which is barley noticeable in screens smaller than a movie theater.FINALLY i decided to just buy every option and return the ones that did not work. THANK YOU AMAZON because i finally found it. This is the switch of switches, it works like a tank and i have verified 100% full lossless audio and video using several methods I learned while testing the other switches. i even am able to route the audio out of the headphone jack of the monitor into my KRK Subwoofer, which acts as a Audio hub for 4 krk rockit studio monitors. THE SOUND IS PERFECT even with super sensitive studio monitors that are built to notice even the slightest imperfections.BEST BEST BEST. dont waste your time with anything else or let anyone convince you the only way is to directly connect to the tv. THIS SWITCH WORKS AND I AM SO HAPPY!

8K Kinivo ($84.99) VS Deonon AVS-3 ($199.99)My Set up:XGIMI Elfin ProjectorInputs:APPLE TV 4K (WiFi + Ethernet 128GB)PS3 SlimCables used:Monoprice 4K Certified Premium High Speed Slim HDMI Cable - 4K60Hz, 18Gbps, HDR, 6ft, BlackDIFFERENCES:So with the Kinivo 8K, it automatically connects to the Apple TV 4K after I turn on the projector and press the Home button on the Apple TV controller.With the Denon, I have to press source on the projector controller and then press the home button on the Apple TV controller.Kinivo 8K allows 48Gbps and Denon only allows 40Gbps. (Since I'm poor I have no way of testing if the Kinivo really can do 48Gbps. If it does, is it error free?)Kinivo has 4 inputs which is perfect. You can put your Apple 4K, PS5, Xbox and your Panasonic blu-ray player. But honestly if I had the money, it would be Apple 4K, PS5, Gaming PC and a Panasonic bluray player.Kinivo 8K IS UGLY AS HELL... 2 toned black and silver makes it looks cheap.. The oversized logos makes it look VERY obnoxious and cheap..The Denon brushed metal makes it look so sexy and sleek. Makes you want to put it out in the open to show how good it looks.Kinivo casing is cheap plastic and lightweight, while the Denon is hefty and made out of aluminum, but still light.Switching time between devices, the Kinivo is faster.With the Kinivo when switching or when the loading screen pops up, the Denon makes a popping sound while the Kinivo doesn't.. I'm guessing it's cause it's HDMI CEC.. I still don't understand it.SIMILARITIES:Both Kinivo & Denon have the same problem on, my projector when I play something on youtube on the Apple TV. When it switches to an ad, the loading logo pops up.Both have 3D support.Both have a remote, but the Denon is SOLID. The Kinivo remote feels cheap, creaks a lot and hollow.Overall opinion:If you're going for looks? DENONIf you're going for price? KINIVOIf you're going for compatibility? Probably DENON, due to a lot of reviews saying for high end stuff it doesn't have flicker problems. And audio is less problematic, I've had occurrences where the audio doesn't work on the Kinivo.Honestly, if you want to something decent buy the Kinivo 8K (4K only goes up to 60hz, the 8K goes to 120Hz) and upgrade later.If you have the money or you're having problems with the Kinivo 8K, buy the Denon AVS-3. I wish I had money so I could give you a wider review with all HDMI switchers.