Plan Your HDMI Connections
HDMI Splitter or Switch: Which Fits Your Setup?
Start with the direction of your signal. To show one source on several displays, use a splitter. To select among several sources on one display, use a switch. Manhattan offers two 8K models for each connection pattern.
Explore the Four 8K HDMI Options
Choose by the number of displays or source devices you need to connect.
2-Port HDMI Splitter with Built-in Scaler
Model 208468
Mirror one HDMI source on two displays. Its Auto, Copy and Downscaler modes help manage displays with different capabilities.
4-Port HDMI Splitter with Built-in Scaler
Model 208475
Send the same source to four displays. Built-in scaling supports mixed display capabilities; compatible units can be daisy-chained.
2-Port HDMI Switch
Model 207942
Connect two HDMI source devices to one display and select which source is shown using the remote, front control or automatic mode.
5-Port HDMI Switch
Model 208482
Share a single monitor, TV or projector among five source devices, with remote, front-panel and automatic selection.
Know the Difference
HDMI Splitter vs. HDMI Switch
The names sound similar, but these devices solve opposite connection problems. Think about whether you need to add display outputs or source inputs.
HDMI Splitter
One source → Multiple displays
A splitter takes the signal from one HDMI device and sends the same content to two or more screens at the same time.
Example: Show one media player's signage content on several displays in a store or event space.
HDMI Switch
Multiple sources → One display
A switch connects several HDMI devices to one screen and lets you choose which device's picture and sound to show.
Example: Select between a conference-room computer and a second presentation device on one projector.
Quick way to decide: If one source needs to appear on several screens simultaneously, choose a splitter. If several sources need to share one screen, choose a switch. A switch displays one selected source at a time.
For Mixed Displays
What the Splitters' Built-in Scaler Does
Two displays in the same installation may support different resolutions. The splitters' EDID settings give you three ways to manage the outgoing signal: Auto chooses a common setting, Copy follows Output 1, and Downscaler keeps full resolution on Output 1 while scaling the other output or outputs to a compatible resolution.
That distinction matters when an installation combines a newer high-resolution display with older screens. Check each display's supported resolution and the splitter's mode before deployment.
For Shared Screens
Choosing Between Two and Five Source Inputs
The two-port switch suits a simple pairing, such as a conference-room computer and a second presentation device. The five-port model provides more inputs when a single display must serve several connected devices. Both show one selected source at a time; they do not combine multiple sources into a tiled image.
Check the full signal path: All four models support up to 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz. The source, content, display and HDMI cabling must also support the resolution and refresh rate you intend to use.
Find the Right Connection Pattern
Browse the 8K HDMI splitters for multiple displays or switches for multiple source devices.