Best HDMI Extenders
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Tripp Lite HDMI Over Ethernet Cat6 Extender Kit, Splitter/2x Pigtail Receivers - Up to 230 feet - 4K 60Hz (B127A-002-BHPH2)
Tripp Lite's B127A-002-BHPH2 HDMI over Cat6 extender kit with splitter and 2x pigtail receivers, up to 230 feet at 4K 60Hz.
OREI HDMI Extender Over Cat6 165ft - 4K@60Hz with IR, Loop Out, EDID, PoC
OREI's HDMI extender over Cat6 at 165ft with 4K@60Hz, IR, loop out, EDID and PoC for full quality long runs.
One specification decides everything here, and it is the resolution and refresh pair written as 4K at 30Hz, 4K at 60Hz, or 1080p at 60Hz. Those are different products rather than grades of the same one, and 4K at 30Hz is the compromise that catches buyers out, because film at 24 frames looks fine over it while a games console or a computer desktop feels visibly stuttery. If the source is a current console or a PC, only 4K at 60Hz will do. Distance comes next, and the honest figures cluster around 164 to 165 feet over a single Cat6 run with some kits reaching 230 feet, where the cable category is part of the specification rather than a suggestion, since Cat5e often carries 1080p happily and fails at 4K. Three acronyms are worth understanding because each saves real trouble. PoC or PoE powers the far receiver down the same cable, so you need no socket behind the distant display. EDID handling lets the source read that display's capabilities and prevents the handshake failures that appear as a black screen. IR passthrough carries remote commands back to the equipment rack. A loop out at the transmitter feeds a second local screen. Splitter versions fan one input out to as many as eight receivers, which is a different job from point to point extension.
The short version
We compared 6 picks. Our scores range from 6.9 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:Tripp Lite HDMI Over Ethernet Cat6 Extender Kit, Splitter/2x Pigtail Receivers - Up to 230 feet - 4K 60Hz (B127A-002-BHPH2). Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:OREI HDMI Extender Over Cat6 165ft - 4K@60Hz with IR, Loop Out, EDID, PoC. Value score of 8/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Solid build:OREI HDMI Extender Over Cat6 165ft - 4K@30Hz with IR, Loop Out, EDID, PoC. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 7.6/10.
- Feature-rich:TNP HDMI Extender Splitter Over Ethernet Cat6/Cat7 Cable w/IR Remote (8 Port - 1 Input 8 Outputs). Features score of 8/10, overall 6.9/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.Tripp Lite HDMI Over Ethernet Cat6 Extender Kit, Splitter/2x Pigtail Receivers - Up to 230 feet - 4K 60Hz (B127A-002-BHPH2)8.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.OREI HDMI Extender Over Cat6 165ft - 4K@60Hz with IR, Loop Out, EDID, PoC8.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.OREI HDMI Extender Over Cat6 165ft - 4K@30Hz with IR, Loop Out, EDID, PoC7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Steetek HDMI Extender 1080p@60Hz Over Single Cat5e/Cat6/Cat7 Cable Up to 164 Ft (Transmitter and Receiver)6.9/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.HDMI Extender Over Network IP Ethernet Kit Cat5e/Cat6 Cable 1080P@60Hz - Up to 164 ft - HDMI Loop Out POE6.9/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.TNP HDMI Extender Splitter Over Ethernet Cat6/Cat7 Cable w/IR Remote (8 Port - 1 Input 8 Outputs)6.9/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1Tripp Lite's B127A-002-BHPH2 HDMI over Cat6 extender kit with splitter and 2x pigtail receivers, up to 230 feet at 4K 60Hz.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10
- + 4K 60Hz support suits modern streaming and HDR content
- + Splitter with two receivers feeds two displays at once
- + Up to 230 feet reach from a trusted brand
- - Priced well above single-display extenders
- - Two receivers are unnecessary for a single projector
#2OREI's HDMI extender over Cat6 at 165ft with 4K@60Hz, IR, loop out, EDID and PoC for full quality long runs.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 4K@60Hz passes smooth 4K content over long distances
- + IR passthrough lets you change channels from the far room
- + PoC powers the receiver over the cable itself
- - Needs solid Cat6 cable, older network wire may fail
- - Costs more than OREI's lower refresh rate model
#3OREI's HDMI extender over Cat6 up to 165ft at 4K@30Hz, with IR passthrough, loop out, EDID and PoC.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + IR passthrough controls remote sources from the TV end
- + Loop Out lets you keep a local display connected
- + 165ft reach links distant rooms or ceiling projectors
- - 4K@30Hz limit is poor for gaming and HDR sports
- - Needs a quality Cat6 run between both ends
#4Steetek's HDMI extender kit with transmitter and receiver for 1080p@60Hz over a single Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat7 cable up to 164 Ft.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Works over a single Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat7 cable
- + 164 Ft range reaches projectors across big rooms
- + Transmitter and receiver pair included
- - 1080p@60Hz limit rules out ultra HD sources
- - No IR passthrough listed for remote control
#5An HDMI extender over IP Ethernet kit for Cat5e and Cat6, 1080P@60Hz up to 164 ft, with loop out and POE.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + IP network design can run through switches
- + POE powers the far end without an extra adapter
- + HDMI Loop Out keeps a local monitor connected
- - 1080P@60Hz limit falls short for ultra HD TVs
- - IP extenders can add a little latency for gaming
#6TNP's 8 Port HDMI extender splitter over Cat6 or Cat7 with IR remote, sending 1 input to 8 outputs.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + 1 Input to 8 Outputs feeds TVs across a bar or large home
- + IR remote support for controlling the source remotely
- + Combines splitting and extension in one box
- - Overkill for a single home theater projector
- - Needs eight network runs to use all outputs
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Priced well above single-display extenders (Tripp Lite HDMI Over Ethernet Cat6 Extender...)
- Needs solid Cat6 cable, older network wire may fail (OREI HDMI Extender Over Cat6 165ft - 4K@60Hz...)
- 4K@30Hz limit is poor for gaming and HDR sports (OREI HDMI Extender Over Cat6 165ft - 4K@30Hz...)
- 1080p@60Hz limit rules out ultra HD sources (Steetek HDMI Extender 1080p@60Hz Over Single...)
- 1080P@60Hz limit falls short for ultra HD TVs (HDMI Extender Over Network IP Ethernet Kit...)
- Overkill for a single home theater projector (TNP HDMI Extender Splitter Over Ethernet...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among hdmi extenders?
Tripp Lite HDMI Over Ethernet Cat6 Extender Kit, Splitter/2x Pigtail Receivers - Up to 230 feet - 4K 60Hz (B127A-002-BHPH2) is our top overall pick. Tripp Lite's B127A-002-BHPH2 HDMI over Cat6 extender kit with splitter and 2x pigtail receivers, up to 230 feet at 4K 60Hz. It earns our score of 8.6/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
OREI HDMI Extender Over Cat6 165ft - 4K@60Hz with IR, Loop Out, EDID, PoC is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. OREI's HDMI extender over Cat6 at 165ft with 4K@60Hz, IR, loop out, EDID and PoC for full quality long runs.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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