Best HDMI Switches
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Fosmon 3 in 1 Out 8K HDMI 2.1 Switch (8K@60Hz) with Remote 4K@120Hz 48Gbps
A 3-in, 1-out HDMI 2.1 switch from Fosmon with a remote and an aluminum body. It passes 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz at 48Gbps with VRR and ALLM, the pick for current game consoles.
UGREEN HDMI Switch 5 in 1 Out, 4K@60Hz, with Remote, HDR, VRR, 3D, Black
A 5-in, 1-out HDMI 2.0 switch from UGREEN with a remote, made for a TV shared by several consoles and streamers. It passes 4K at 60Hz with VRR and HDR at 18Gbps and runs on USB power.
When your TV or receiver runs out of HDMI inputs, an HDMI switch adds more ports so you can connect every console, player, and streaming box without swapping cables. For a home theater, the key is a switch that passes through 4K HDR, high frame rates, and immersive audio without introducing lag or dropping the signal. This guide compares HDMI switches for home theater setups, covering bandwidth support for 4K and beyond, HDR and Atmos passthrough, and whether automatic or manual switching suits you better. We flag which models handle demanding gaming and reference content cleanly, so you can expand your inputs without compromising the picture and sound quality your gear delivers.
The short version
We compared 7 picks. Our scores range from 7.0 to 8.4 out of 10.
- Best overall:Fosmon 3 in 1 Out 8K HDMI 2.1 Switch (8K@60Hz) with Remote 4K@120Hz 48Gbps. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.4/10.
- Also great value:HDMI Switch 3 in 1 Out 4K UHD HDMI Switcher Splitter, Automatic Switch with Remote Metal HDMI Switch Box Hub Support 4K 3D 1080P HDCP2.2 for PS5 PS4 Xbox. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.0/10.
- Solid build:Fosmon HDMI Switch 3 in 1 Out (4K@60Hz) 3 Port HDCP 2.2 Switcher Splitter. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 7.8/10.
- Feature-rich:UGREEN HDMI Switch 5 in 1 Out, 4K@60Hz, with Remote, HDR, VRR, 3D, Black. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.2/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.Fosmon 3 in 1 Out 8K HDMI 2.1 Switch (8K@60Hz) with Remote 4K@120Hz 48Gbps8.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.UGREEN HDMI Switch 5 in 1 Out, 4K@60Hz, with Remote, HDR, VRR, 3D, Black8.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.HDMI Switch 3 in 1 Out 4K UHD HDMI Switcher Splitter, Automatic Switch with Remote Metal HDMI Switch Box Hub Support 4K 3D 1080P HDCP2.2 for PS5 PS4 Xbox8.0/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Fosmon HDMI Switch 3 in 1 Out (4K@60Hz) 3 Port HDCP 2.2 Switcher Splitter7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.Anker HDMI Switch, 4 in 1 Out 4K@60Hz HDMI Switcher with Remote Selector7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.HDMI Switch 4K@60Hz 3 in 1 Out, HDMI Splitter with ๐ฏ.๐ฎ๐๐ Long Cable, 3 Port Hdmi Switcher Box Supports Full HD 4K 1080P 3D, HDMI Switch Selector for Xbox PS3 4 5 TV Gaming Mac Roku HDTV7.0/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.Anker HDMI Switch, 2 in 1 Out HDMI Switcher, Monitor Switch with 4K@60Hz7.0/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1A 3-in, 1-out HDMI 2.1 switch from Fosmon with a remote and an aluminum body. It passes 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz at 48Gbps with VRR and ALLM, the pick for current game consoles.
Fit for the job 9/10 ยท Features and specs 8/10 ยท Build and materials 8/10 ยท Value 8/10
- + Full 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz, where budget switches stop at 4K at 60Hz
- + Supports VRR, ALLM and HDR, the features that matter for the latest consoles
- + Three inputs with an included remote, in an aluminum housing that the listing says helps heat dissipation
- - Works in one direction only: the listing notes that 1-in, 2-out use is not supported
- - Costs about twice as much as basic 4K 3-port switches, which is wasted on 4K at 60Hz sources
#2A 5-in, 1-out HDMI 2.0 switch from UGREEN with a remote, made for a TV shared by several consoles and streamers. It passes 4K at 60Hz with VRR and HDR at 18Gbps and runs on USB power.
Fit for the job 9/10 ยท Features and specs 8/10 ยท Build and materials 7/10 ยท Value 8/10
- + Five inputs cover several game consoles, a streaming box and a Blu-ray player on a single TV port
- + Remote control with a stated 33 ft range, plus a manual switch on the unit itself
- + 4K at 60Hz with HDCP 2.2, VRR and HDR, and 1440p at 120Hz or 1080p at 240Hz for gaming
- - No automatic switching and no ARC or eARC support, both stated in the listing notes
- - Has to be connected to USB power to work, and costs more than basic 3-port pigtail switches
#3A metal 3 in 1 Out 4K UHD HDMI switch box with automatic switching, remote and HDCP2.2 for PS5, PS4 and Xbox.
Fit for the job 8/10 ยท Features and specs 8/10 ยท Build and materials 7/10 ยท Value 9/10
- + Automatic switching jumps to the most recently powered device
- + Remote control lets you change inputs from the couch
- + Metal housing feels sturdier than plastic budget switches
- - Title lists 4K without refresh rate, so high frame rate gaming may not pass
- - Check HDR passthrough support before buying for HDR sources
#4A 3-in, 1-out HDMI 2.0 switch from Fosmon on a 3 ft braided cable, with 4K at 60Hz, HDR and HDCP 2.2. It draws power from the connected sources and has a micro-USB port as backup.
Fit for the job 8/10 ยท Features and specs 7/10 ยท Build and materials 8/10 ยท Value 8/10
- + Supports 4K at 60Hz with HDR and HDCP 2.2, a step up from older 4K at 30Hz pigtail switches
- + Powered by the connected sources, with an optional micro-USB input if more power is needed
- + Braided 3 ft cable with a metallic alloy plug, backed by a limited lifetime warranty from Fosmon
- - HDMI 2.0 only, so it does not offer the 4K at 120Hz support of the HDMI 2.1 switches in this guide
- - No remote is mentioned in the listing, so plan on reaching the switch to change inputs
#5A 4-in, 1-out 4K at 60Hz HDMI switch from Anker with a remote selector. It is USB powered and ships with a 5 ft USB-A to USB-C cable, a good size for a TV with up to four sources.
Fit for the job 8/10 ยท Features and specs 7/10 ยท Build and materials 7/10 ยท Value 8/10
- + Four HDMI inputs on one TV port, with one-click switching from the included remote control
- + USB powered for a stable signal, with a 5 ft USB-A to USB-C power cable in the box
- + Established brand with an 18-month warranty, user manual and safety guide included
- - HDMI CEC is not supported, a limit the listing states up front
- - HDMI cables are not included, and the listing gives no detail on HDR or HDCP support
#6A budget 3-in, 1-out HDMI switch with a 3.2 ft attached cable and 4K at 60Hz support at up to 18Gbps. Switching is manual by button and it needs no driver or external power.
Fit for the job 7/10 ยท Features and specs 6/10 ยท Build and materials 6/10 ยท Value 9/10
- + Handles 4K at 60Hz and lower resolutions with up to 18Gbps bandwidth, per the listing
- + No driver or power adapter needed: connect three sources and press the button to change input
- + The 3.2 ft attached cable and gold plated connectors mean no extra HDMI cable on the TV side
- - Manual switching only: the listing describes no remote and no automatic input detection
- - A lesser-known brand, and the listing does not name the HDR formats or HDCP version it supports
#7A simple 2-in, 1-out HDMI switch from Anker with 4K at 60Hz support and one button to flip between sources. A low-cost fix for a TV or projector that is one HDMI port short.
Fit for the job 7/10 ยท Features and specs 6/10 ยท Build and materials 7/10 ยท Value 8/10
- + Supports resolutions up to 4K at 60Hz, with a listing note to keep both HDMI cables short for 4K60
- + Single-button switching between two sources without unplugging any cables
- + From an established accessory brand, with an 18-month warranty stated in the listing
- - Only two inputs, one fewer than the 3-port switches elsewhere in this guide
- - Manual button only: the listing states no automatic signal detection and no HDMI CEC support
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.
- Works in one direction only: the listing notes that 1-in, 2-out use is not supported (Fosmon 3 in 1 Out 8K HDMI 2.1 Switch...)
- No automatic switching and no ARC or eARC support, both stated in the listing notes (UGREEN HDMI Switch 5 in 1 Out, 4K@60Hz, with...)
- Title lists 4K without refresh rate, so high frame rate gaming may not pass (HDMI Switch 3 in 1 Out 4K UHD HDMI Switcher...)
- HDMI 2.0 only, so it does not offer the 4K at 120Hz support of the HDMI 2.1 switches in this guide (Fosmon HDMI Switch 3 in 1 Out (4K@60Hz) 3...)
- HDMI CEC is not supported, a limit the listing states up front (Anker HDMI Switch, 4 in 1 Out 4K@60Hz HDMI...)
- Manual switching only: the listing describes no remote and no automatic input detection (HDMI Switch 4K@60Hz 3 in 1 Out, HDMI Splitter...)
Frequently asked questions
โบWhat is the best choice among hdmi switches?
Fosmon 3 in 1 Out 8K HDMI 2.1 Switch (8K@60Hz) with Remote 4K@120Hz 48Gbps is our top overall pick. A 3-in, 1-out HDMI 2.1 switch from Fosmon with a remote and an aluminum body. It passes 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz at 48Gbps with VRR and ALLM, the pick for current game consoles. It earns our score of 8.4/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
โบWhat is a good budget option?
UGREEN HDMI Switch 5 in 1 Out, 4K@60Hz, with Remote, HDR, VRR, 3D, Black is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. A 5-in, 1-out HDMI 2.0 switch from UGREEN with a remote, made for a TV shared by several consoles and streamers. It passes 4K at 60Hz with VRR and HDR at 18Gbps and runs on USB power.
โบHow 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.
โบHow 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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