The Great HDMI Conundrum: Switching Gears and Finding Your Resolution The proliferation of home entertainment devices has led to a perennial problem: too few ports on our devices, too many gadgets we want to hook up.
This issue has spawned various solutions, but it's also created confusion among consumers. Specifically, what's the difference between an HDMI splitter and an HDMI switch? The answer lies in their distinct purposes.
The HDMI standard is a remarkable example of industry cooperation.