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Customer Review
- Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2025Let me start with my setup: I own a LED TV with only 3 HDMI ports, but I鈥檝e got two game consoles, a media stream player (Fire TV Stick), a TV PVR Box, and a Blue Ray Disc Player. I was tired of playing manual HDMI cable switching activities behind my TV cabinet. Honestly I am happy with UGREEN鈥檚 5-in-1-out HDMI Switch.
Why I Need It
1. Port Overload Crisis: Five inputs finally let me plug in everything. My TV now uses just one HDMI port, freeing up the others for my soundbar and a backup.
2. 4K/120Hz Anxiety: I am tired of a cheap HDMI switcher that turned my video game鈥檚 shadow details into muddy soup. This one promised "8K@60Hz, 4K@240Hz, HDR10+", more than enough for now.
The Good, The Bad, and The "Meh"
What Works
1. No Compromise on Quality:
- PS5 gaming at 4K@120Hz felt buttery smooth. My TV鈥檚 Game Mode confirmed the refresh rate.
- Online streaming in 4K Dolby Vision looked stunning: zero difference from a direct TV connection.
2. Remote Control Rocks: I no longer need to reach behind the TV for switching. The remote works in the dark, and switching takes 2-3 seconds for a game console of mine.
3. Cool Under Pressure: Aluminum body stayed warm, not hot, during a 5-hour heavy video gaming. No crashes, unlike my old plastic switcher.
What Could be Better
1.No Auto-Switching. If I leave my PVR on for music only mode and boot up the PS5, nothing happens as there is no auto switch. Misplaced the remote once and found it is very inconvenient without it.
2. Power cord chaos: Requires constant external power. The included adapter adds yet another cable to my TV鈥檚 nest of wires. Unplug it, and the whole thing turns off.
3. HDMI cable snobbery: My 3-meter "high-speed" HDMI cable caused random PS5 blackouts. Switched to the included 1-meter cable, and issues vanished. Had to splurge on a Fiber HDMI cable for longer reach.
Buy It If:
- You鈥檙e drowning in HDMI devices (especially next-gen consoles).
- You鈥檙e a frame-rate/resolution purist (competitive gaming or Blu-ray movies).
- You can tolerate manual switching and extra cables.
Skip It If:
- You dream of "magic" auto-switching (this ain鈥檛 it).
- Your TV cabinet already looks like a spider鈥檚 web (this thing adds cable chaos, but that鈥檚 the problem with too many devices anyways).
Final Verdict: A Tool, Not a Miracle
This switcher fixes the HDMI port crisis without flair. Picture quality? Great. Convenience? Eh. The manual switching and power cord feel like relics. If you鈥檙e drowning in HDMI hell and refuse to sacrifice performance, go for it. But if your gear isn鈥檛 pushing 4K/120Hz, or you鈥檙e on a budget, there are other lower-end options available.
