120 Hz HDMI 2.1 Switcher, How GOOD Is IT?

[@TechSteve]

Purchase Products In This Video OREI BK-21S geni.us/DJLsms

[@chebrubin]

What is the difference between this and the BK-22?

[@TAMPATLBLACK]

Steve I have 2 HDMI 2.1 ports on a 120hz TV will this work for me when my soundbar is in the Arc 2.1 HDMI and my TV is plugged into cable box to other HDMI port. I need a 2.1HDMI port for my PS5 but since my TV is plugged into the cable box how can I make this work?

[@season6ix153]

Hey Steve Great video here. I have 6 consoles I'd like to connect one source. Which would be the best one to purchase in this case?

[@TechSteve]

There’s nothing that I’ve seen that works with that many devices, I would just search for 6 input 4k selectors

[@season6ix153]

@@TechSteve No prob Thanks.

[@markh351]

Thanks for this Steve. It reminds me that I need to upgrade my 5-port 4K 30Hz splitter preferably with something 60Hz or higher and HDR. Especially now that I am considering upgrading my older sound bar which is limited to optical with something that supports ARC (my TV does not have eARC).

[@DanielKinuthia]

inform when the HDMI 2.1 splitter and switch Bk 2 (2 inputs, 2 outputs) will be back in stock

[@TechSteve]

I think they are discontinuing them

[@DanielKinuthia]

@@TechSteve why would they do something like that on a highly demaded device?. 😪 slap them for me. Peace.....

[@TechSteve]

People where buying them and trying to connect 60Hz audio extractor just to find out that the EDID lowers the display to 60Hz then they got an influx amount of returns. After that they pulled the plug for now.

[@gregcols]

Any suggestions on a 4 to 8 HDMI switcher (preferable 6 to 8)? It doesn't have to be HDMI 2.1, but would like it to be 4K, 60hz, and auto-switch capable. If eArc capable would be great too. Thanks.

[@tamsaiming2003]

This is a good alternate for AV amp. Any similar products?

[@nit3h8wk81]

Aww no earc support I already have a switcher hooked up to the non earc 2.1 port for my ps5 and series x. But I need one with earc support for my apple tv 4k and zidoo Z9X I have coming in a few days for mkv playback with full enhancement layer dolby vision profile 7. My soundbar only has 1 passthrough port.

[@Dan96max225]

Did you get a chance to try the auto mode on this? With the ps5, series x, switch and Apple TV all plugged in, each one cab switch its own own inputs with cec control. For example xbox home button switches to xbox or ps button switches inputs to ps5. Does that work with this on auto mode?

[@gregcols]

Thanks for the suggestion, Steve !!

[@TechSteve]

Any time!

[@TechFit360]

Excellent Review Steve, I'm looking for a switcher for my main camera and overhead camera. This might do the trick! What do you think?

[@TechSteve]

It check out this and a Atomos ninja V it’s awesome

[@HelloJoseph83]

The switcher I purchased is not Orei but works pretty well. The funny thing is that, for Xbox, it is able to display Dolby Vision gaming but not HDR10 gaming. I wasn’t able to find out why. For the PS5, HDR gaming does work.

[@JawadAliQamar]

Hey, thanks for the info. Is there a splitter like this which also gives the option to have a female USB port? The reason is that I want to extend the Bluetooth range by plugging the USB adapter to a splitter like this. In short, I want a splitter which takes hdmi 2.1 input and then splits this input into a hdmi 2.1 and USB port.

[@TechSteve]

I showed the connection

[@jr3anime]

Do you have a recommendation for one that has the same power as this but with more than two outputs?

[@ameersaco9915]

Sir I need help.! Fire TV stick and projecter and ps5 and soundbar. Orei hdmi swtcher which one best model.? Suggest please....

[@toonnut1]

Does it add input lag? I personally don't need it because I have the lg c1 all ports are 2.1

[@itguy5192]

I am using Benq QHD monitor with bulit in hdmi switcher , but it takes 5 seconds to switch between two laptops displays, it need it to happen instantaneously

[@amvforlife2886]

Will i get 120 hz on my 120hz monitor if i use this splitter, I have a 4k tv as well, will it support both my monitor and tv?

[@palemonvazquez1383]

what if I buy this device but my TV is 2.0 hdmi will it be compatible or what quality will I receive for a 2.1 hdmi slipetter input a 2.0 tv

[@yaelcenteno6016]

This switch support 2k at 120hz?

[@Jaygreen45ww]

Hey Steve will this work with a with a 2020 samsung tu700

[@ciberhormaza]

Does this work with xbox at 4k,hdr,120hz vrr?? I Bought one that support only 4k,120hz,vrr but no hdr (xbox says it does, but it actually dont work) did you check in the tv if are all the specs working?

[@Nobuildking]

Does this work for the Astro a50 headset ??

[@dap9723]

Ok this I might need please tell me b4 I order it today I have the lgc1 tv and the xbox series x and ps5 with a hta5000 sony soundbar when the xbox connects direct to lgc1 tv it won't play dtx audio only dolby atmos vrr and allm . It only plays dts x and dolby atmos when connected direct to soundbar but u lose allm and vrr support because sony hta5000 didn't do a update . So will this work for me

[@danielwilton2421]

I have the same issue. Did you ever find out if it worked with this device?

[@MX5RM85]

Is there anything in the plans for a, 4k 120hz matrix or splitter? It doesn't look like the bk2 is coming back in stock.

[@TechSteve]

I’m sure they are working on something

[@yoyoxu5568]

now the 4k 120hz 8k 60hz Matrix 4x2 and splitter 1x2 had been released.

[@ButtersChannel]

Does it work with 1080p 144hz or 240hz?

[@lashunf90]

GOOD AFTERNOON... I REALLY NEED YOUR ADVICE. WOULD THIS WORK ON MY WEMAX PROJECT. IM TRYING TO CONNCET IT WITH MY SONOS ARC BAR. AND IM NOT GETTING ANY SOUND AND IT SAYS NO AUDIO OUT PUT. PLS HELP IF YOU CAN

[@anthonyellis6464]

Connect your sound bar direct to the tv notthrough the switch box

[@ramon4262]

Do you know if Orei plan to make a hdmi 2.1 audio extractor or a 2x2 8k 60hrz switch with audio extraction?

[@TechSteve]

My understanding that it’s a difficult task, i have communicated with the about making one.

[@HelloJoseph83]

Did you check if both HDR10 and Dolby Vision gaming works with the Xbox?

[@TechSteve]

Yes

[@marvel764]

Thats a nifty lil gadget gonna get me one.

[@danielreyes-fj4ji]

nifty of fifties

[@Brandywine92]

Any ideas if this works with longer hdmi 2.1 cables? I'm using a 5m one with the PC and my TV. Unfortunately the TV doesn't find signal when I try and use game mode, so no 120hz or HDR. When I plug the cable directly into the port without the switch, I can use game mode and have these features. It's really frustrating, I must have swapped cables, plugged and unplugged dozens of times and now I'm worried I could damage my only 2.1 port on the TV :/

[@TechSteve]

I think 25ft is the longest, that’s why people use cat 6 hdmi extension

[@richardahern4042]

You have probably resolved this by now, but I tried something very similar. 5m is your maximum really for passive cables but the switchbox does not qualify as a signal boost so you would need to move to 1m + box + 4m etc.

[@richardahern4042]

@@TechSteve The latest HDBaseT does not exceed 18Gbps at present, I really wish it existed and hopefully will work with Cat6a

[@TAMPATLBLACK]

10ft is the max recommended for 2.1 HDMI gaming and 4k TV box

[@mada2ras]

Did you notice any flickering when using it for a few minutes on either console?

[@TechSteve]

Nope just when switching with is normal because of EDID which is adjusting the picture to match the console

[@palemonvazquez1383]

so I bought a unit try to test the input with the fire stick just to make sure all inputs work properly all the sudden the screen of my tv turned green with bars then a circle of my tv was spinning while the green screen was on then it went back to normal will that damage my tv I have a samsung series 7

[@TechSteve]

I don’t it, it more thank liking the TV trying to adjust to give you the best picture

[@palemonvazquez1383]

@@TechSteve is it ok to leave the unit on all the time? I eccedently left on one night

[@TechSteve]

Yes

[@richardcaminiti77]

How are you getting 120hz but using a 60hz hub?

[@palemonvazquez1383]

what if I purchase the switcher but my tv dosen't have hdmi 2.1 input but it does support hdr10 and hdr, will it work if I purchase this switcher with 2 hdmi 2.1 cables one for the out put for the switcher the other for my ps5

[@TechSteve]

Please click on links for specs

[@palemonvazquez1383]

@@TechSteve what spec?

[@gavin555666]

Is this better then the llano hdmi 2.1 splitter

[@TechSteve]

The same in my opinion, but orei is more support and a great website

[@Vicrod23144]

So as long as it puts out 18gbs video bandwidth I can play at 120hertz?

[@anthonyellis6464]

Im going through the same thing, you need 48gbps for gaming

[@netcald991]

Is this switch capable of having 1 in and 2 outs?

[@brandonjaigobin2227]

Nah it is not. They do offer a 2x2 switch for 8k60hz, 4k120hz. Although I’ve been looking for a splitter because I have the Philips hue gradient light bar with a LG OLED CX 55” and a PS5. It’s nice to see that bypasses for the limited 2.0 Philips. So I can have the best of both worlds.

[@lougonzmart9466]

Is it available in Amazon?

[@TechSteve]

Links in the description

[@alejandroromito]

Hi Steve! I need this exact splitter, but reverse. 1 in to 2 outs HDMI 2.1. It's because I've my PC with Radeon 6700xt with one HDMI 2.1 port, and two tv's with HDMI 2.1 (LG BX and Samsung Qn90B). I've been searching for a long time, but there seems to be only one Display port to HDMI 2.1 cable in existence, and I really don't know for sure if it works to prevent me from using these splitters. Thank you so much for your hard work and help always!

[@TechSteve]

I may have a solution next month

[@alejandroromito]

@@TechSteve yayyyy. Thanks so much, Steve! I will look forward to it!!!!! 🥳

[@awokensamurai6924]

Is earc hdmi a 2.1 port?

[@TechSteve]

Kinda, it supports uncompressed audio but not 4k120 Hz video unless it’s stated

[@awokensamurai6924]

@@TechSteve if I get a switch can I make my tv have one ? And will my tv support 120hz cause in PlayStation it has 120hz as automatic

[@TechSteve]

No you have to get a new TV

[@awokensamurai6924]

@@TechSteve what tv do you recommend

[@hesoartsy528]

Will this let me run 1440p 120hz Xbox series X with a monitor with only HDMI 2.0 ??

[@TechSteve]

That adapter doesn't exist, you need a new TV

[@RizzaNader-qo1qb]

will i get 120 fps on a 60 hz monitor while using this?

[@TechSteve]

That’s impossible, I would stop looking for that

[@selvakumar-zf8ht]

Au8000 and Sony X75K best tv your

[@brianfidler2439]

😢useful when you have more than 1 4kUHD sources, 2 inputs and an older receiver

[@mr.charlesdegaulletojfk8650]

So you would need a hdmi 2.1 tv in order to use this ?

[@TechSteve]

Yes, it’s backwards compatible to HDMI 2.0

[@mr.charlesdegaulletojfk8650]

@@TechSteve for some reason I’m trying to use it on my Sony A9S but the PS5 is still saying that this TV does not support VRR or ALM, I don’t know why

[@mr.charlesdegaulletojfk8650]

@@TechSteve Did I do anything wrong ?

[@mr.charlesdegaulletojfk8650]

@@TechSteve because if it’s backwards compatible it should work no, because the Sony A9S doesn’t have VRR or ALM or an hdmi 2.1 at that but it has the ability to do 120hz so Idek what happened

[@TechSteve]

It’s not going to improve anything but it will work up to the limitations of the TV inputs and refresh rate. You probably don’t need it

[@chrisgreen521]

The new HDMI 2.1a is coming HDMI so confusing🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TechSteve]

I know right