StarTech.com 4-Port HDMI Splitter, 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 Video, 4K HDMI Splitter w/ Built-in Scaler, HDMI Splitter 1 In 4 Out, 3.5mm/Optical Audio Port, HDMI Display/Output Splitter

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £111 ex-VAT, this StarTech 1-in-4-out splitter is the kind of practical “just make it work” box you buy when you need one HDMI source feeding multiple displays without drama. The built-in scaler and HDMI 2.0/4K60 support are the real selling points in everyday sites—meeting rooms, training suites, reception screens, digital signage—where your source might not match the displays perfectly. If you’ve ever had an expensive “smart” splitter that’s picky about handshake, you’ll appreciate that StarTech usually errs toward reliability rather than cleverness.

Who it suits best: small-to-medium deployments where you want one device (e.g., a laptop, NUC, media player) distributed to up to four TVs/monitors, and you need consistent output plus audio extraction via the 3.5mm/optical port. Where I’d be cautious: if you’re pushing long HDMI runs, I’d still recommend proper cabling/active extenders—splitters don’t magically fix weak signal paths. Also, note that splitters mirror the same signal to all outputs; if you need different content per screen, this won’t do it. Overall, good value if your goal is dependable distribution; less appealing if you’re expecting “managed” switching or per-display control.