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Compact black box with two HDMI ports on one side and one on the other

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Bi-Directional HDMI 2.1 Switch 48Gbps 8K 60Hz 4K 120Hz

SKU CH-DZQ7-GN9JY

A bi-directional HDMI 2.1 switch that toggles two sources on one display or duplicates one source across two screens at 48 Gbps bandwidth

  • Bi-directional design switches two sources to one display or duplicates one source to two screens
  • HDMI 2.1 48Gbps bandwidth delivers 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz
  • HDCP 2.3 and ARC support protect content and return audio to your sound system
  • VRR compatibility eliminates tearing for smooth gaming on PS5 and Xbox Series X
  • Plug-and-play with manual button switching requires no drivers for instant setup

Bidirectional HDMI 2.1 Switch

This SMUGDESK switch handles two roles: a 2-in-1 selector that routes two sources to one display, or a 1-in-2 splitter that mirrors one source to two screens. It suits gamers and home-theatre users who need to share an 8K TV or high-refresh monitor between a console and a media player.

48 Gbps bandwidth for 8K 60 Hz and 4K 120 Hz

The HDMI 2.1 link runs at 48 Gbps to carry 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz without compression. HDCP 2.3, ARC and VRR pass through unchanged, so protected content, return audio and variable refresh rates work as intended. Passive operation adds no fan noise or extra power draw to the system.

Plug-and-play with manual source button

No drivers or external power supply are required; the unit draws what it needs from the HDMI lines. A single push-button toggles between inputs or enables splitter mode instantly. The compact shielded housing resists electromagnetic interference, keeping the signal clean in tight AV racks or behind wall-mounted displays.

Highlights

  • Bi-directional design switches two sources to one display or duplicates one source to two screens
  • HDMI 2.1 48Gbps bandwidth delivers 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz
  • HDCP 2.3 and ARC support protect content and return audio to your sound system
  • VRR compatibility eliminates tearing for smooth gaming on PS5 and Xbox Series X
  • Plug-and-play with manual button switching requires no drivers for instant setup

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I set up the bi-directional HDMI 2.1 switch for the first time?

Connect your sources and display using HDMI cables, then press the physical button to select the active input or output mode; no drivers or software are required.

Will the mechanical switch button wear out after frequent daily use?

The button is rated for thousands of cycles; if it eventually fails, the unit cannot be repaired and would need replacement.

At what bandwidth ceiling does the 48Gbps link saturate during extended 8K 60Hz sessions?

The 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is the hard limit; sustained 8K 60Hz content uses the full pipe, so any additional overhead will hit that ceiling first.

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