StarTech.com 2-Port HDMI Splitter (1x2) - 4K 60Hz UHD HDMI 2.0 Audio Video Splitter w/ Scaler & Audio Extractor (3.5mm/SPDIF) - Dual HDMI Splitter (1-In 2-Out) - EDID Copy - TV/Projector

Product Overview

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For £61 ex-VAT, this StarTech 1-in-2-out HDMI splitter is one of those “get the job done” buys—especially if you’re trying to feed the same signal to two displays without getting bogged down in setup. In real office installs (boardrooms, training rooms, reception screens), a splitter like this is ideal when both TVs/projectors can handle the same output and you just need reliability: no switching, no faff, one source, two screens.

That said, I’d only buy it if your use case is straightforward. If you’re dealing with finicky sources (some PCs/laptops with aggressive handshake behavior, certain set-top boxes, or mixed display types), splitters can be where you get intermittent sync/black-screen issues—even with EDID copy to help. Also, audio extraction via 3.5mm/SPDIF is useful, but don’t expect it to “fix” bad audio setups; it’s for routing the audio cleanly, not for solving deeper compatibility problems.

Who it’s for: small IT departments/resellers wiring up simple dual-display rooms, meeting spaces, or demo areas on a budget. Who should avoid: environments where sources are constantly changing, displays have wildly different capabilities, or you need guaranteed trouble-free handshakes across unpredictable devices—if that’s you, you’re probably better off with a proper AV matrix/switcher or a more targeted splitter model known to behave well with your specific source devices.