StarTech.com 2-Port HDMI Extender and Splitter Over CAT6, 4K 60Hz, Up to 230ft (70m), 1x2 HDMI over Ethernet Distribution Kit with IR and Power Over Cable

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For £319.87 ex‑VAT, this StarTech kit is one of those “pay for sanity” AV purchases: if you need a simple HDMI send over CAT6 to a second location, with IR pass‑through, it’s a practical way to avoid running a proper dedicated AV cable run. The big value is when your install is constrained by building cabling and you want reliable 4K at 60Hz class performance without faffing about with bespoke extenders. In real offices, meeting rooms, training suites, reception walls, etc., it’s the kind of thing that just works—assuming your CAT6 run is decent and kept within the stated limits.

That said, it’s not the best choice if you’re chasing maximum flexibility. HDMI-over-CAT setups can be fussy about cabling quality, termination, and how the network hardware is (or isn’t) in the path—so if your environment is messy (long patching, questionable cable plants, lots of rework), you’ll feel it in troubleshooting time. Also, at this price, if you’re only splitting a short distance locally, you may be overpaying; simpler splitters/short extenders often make more sense. Who should buy it? Anyone doing a clean, fixed install over existing CAT6 where you want IR control and don’t want an ecosystem project. Who shouldn’t? People expecting “it’ll work over whatever cable we have” or needing multi‑display distribution beyond a straightforward 1-to-2 remit.