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HDMI 2.1 Switch: PS5, Xbox and PC on One Monitor – Buying Guide 2026

Several consoles on one TV or monitor: what matters in an HDMI 2.1 switch (4K120, VRR, power, cables), plus five UGREEN and FeinTech models on Amazon.de.

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Contents
  1. Switch, splitter or matrix?
  2. What HDMI 2.1 means for a switch
  3. What to look for
  4. Five models at a glance
  5. Side-by-side
  6. How to set it up
  7. FAQ
  8. Sources

PS5, Xbox and a gaming PC, but only one free HDMI 2.1 input on your TV or monitor? You can keep swapping cables, or you can use an HDMI switch that routes several sources to one display. With HDMI 2.1 there is a catch: many older switches only handle HDMI 2.0 and cap you at 4K at 60 Hz. This guide explains what to look for and presents five models available on Amazon.de.

Transparency: We have not tested these devices ourselves. The details come from HDMI.org, PlayStation, the manufacturers (FeinTech, UGREEN) and verified Amazon.de product pages (as of November 2026). We do not list prices because they change constantly.

Switch, splitter or matrix?

  • Switch (n inputs, 1 output): several sources, one display. You pick the active source with a button or remote. This is the usual fix for two consoles on one TV.
  • Bidirectional switch: according to FeinTech, the SW211 also works the other way round: one source alternating between two displays. Only one display shows the picture at a time.
  • Matrix (e.g. 4 × 2): four sources, two displays, freely combined. Both displays can show the same source or different ones.
  • Switch with an eARC output: adds an output for an eARC soundbar when your monitor or TV has no suitable port.

A switch is not a KVM switch: it only switches video and audio. To share a keyboard and mouse between two computers, use a KVM switch.

What HDMI 2.1 means for a switch

According to the HDMI Forum, HDMI 2.1 supports up to 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz with up to 48 Gbps of bandwidth. HDMI.org describes the gaming features:

  • VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) matches the display refresh rate to the source frame rate and is meant to reduce tearing and stutter.
  • ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) automatically switches the display to game mode.
  • QFT (Quick Frame Transport) reduces latency by delivering frames faster.
  • QMS (Quick Media Switching) avoids blank screens when the frame rate changes, mainly for video.

A switch has to pass these signals through. If the data sheet only says "4K" or "HDMI 2.0", it stops at 4K/60. Check the bandwidth (48 Gbps, 40 Gbps on some devices), the line about VRR and ALLM, and the maximum frame rate. According to PlayStation, the PS5 supports HDMI 2.1 and 4K at 120 Hz.

Important: every extra device in the chain can cause trouble. For 4K/120 problems, PlayStation's troubleshooting explicitly lists intermediate equipment such as receivers that can affect the signal. After buying, check that your console offers the same modes through the switch as directly on the display, and use certified cables for longer runs (see the HDMI 2.1 cable guide).

What to look for

  1. Bandwidth and features: 48 Gbps is the full HDMI 2.1 rate. FeinTech lists 40 Gbps for the VMS14201 matrix and UGREEN lists 40 Gbps for its 3-input switch. Both name 4K/120, but with restricted formats: for the VMS14201 FeinTech gives RGB at 10-bit or YUV 4:2:2 at 12-bit, for example.
  2. Number of inputs: two for a console plus a PC, three or four for several consoles and a streaming box.
  3. Power: the UGREEN 2-in-1 switch must be powered over USB-C according to the manufacturer (cable included, power adapter not). The FeinTech SW211 takes power from the source over HDMI and needs no adapter.
  4. Switching: manual by button or remote. For the AX340, FeinTech lists automatic selection of the most recently activated device. According to Amazon, the two UGREEN models listed here only switch manually.
  5. ARC/eARC: not every switch passes the TV's audio return channel. For the SW211 and UGREEN's 2-in-1, ARC is not supported according to the manufacturers. With a soundbar you need a device with an eARC output, or you keep the soundbar on the TV. More in the gaming soundbar guide.
  6. Cable length: at these data rates every cable should be short. For 4K/120, FeinTech recommends at most 1.5 m for the SW211, under 3 m for the VMS14201 and under 2 m for the AX340.

Five models at a glance

Example model

Entry level: UGREEN HDMI Switch 2 In 1 Out (model 65877)

According to Amazon.de and UGREEN: two inputs, one output, up to 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 240 Hz, 48 Gbps, VRR, HDCP 2.3. Button switching with two LEDs, no automatic switching, no ARC, no 1-in-2-out mode. Powered through the included USB-C cable; the HDMI cable and power adapter are not included. Fulfilled by Amazon, sold by UGREEN GROUP LIMITED UK, in stock (checked November 2026).

Ports
2 inputs, 1 output
Bandwidth
48 Gbps
Switching
manual button
Power
USB-C (adapter not included)

Right for you if you want to run a PS5 and a PC or two consoles on one display and do not need ARC.

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Example model

No power adapter: FeinTech SW211 (2 × 1, bidirectional)

According to FeinTech: HDMI 2.1 with up to 48 Gbps, 4K/120 (YUV 4:4:4, 12-bit) or 8K/60, ALLM, VRR, QFT, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, CEC pass-through, integrated HDMI cable (about 50 cm). Powered by the source, no ARC/eARC. In splitter mode (one source, two displays) only one display shows the picture; with very different displays, some sources may need a restart. Fulfilled by Amazon, sold by FeinTech, in stock (checked November 2026).

Ports
2 × 1 or 1 × 2 (switchable)
Bandwidth
48 Gbps
Cable
integrated, about 50 cm
Recommended cable length
4K/120: max. 1.5 m

Right for you if you want a compact solution without a power adapter, or one source alternating between a TV and a projector.

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Example model

Three sources with a remote: UGREEN HDMI 2.1 Switch 3 In 1 Out (model 95521)

According to Amazon.de: three inputs, one output, 8K/60 and 4K/240, VRR, FreeSync and G-Sync, HDR10+, HDCP 2.3, switching by button or IR remote, manual only. UGREEN's EU page lists 40 Gbps and USB power. Fulfilled by Amazon, sold by UGREEN GROUP LIMITED UK, in stock (checked November 2026).

Ports
3 inputs, 1 output
Bandwidth
40 Gbps (according to UGREEN)
Switching
button or remote
Note
no auto-switching

Right for you if two consoles and a PC share one display and you want to switch from the couch.

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Example model

With a soundbar output: FeinTech AX340 (4 × 1 with eARC)

According to FeinTech: four HDMI 2.1 inputs, one output plus an eARC output for the soundbar, up to 8K/60 or 4K/120, 48 Gbps, VRR, ALLM, QMS and QFT, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, HDMI-CEC, remote, automatic detection of the most recently activated device. The soundbar connects to the eARC output. On monitors or projectors without ARC, eARC should stay switched off on the device. FeinTech recommends cables under 2 m for 4K/120. Fulfilled by Amazon, sold by FeinTech, in stock (checked November 2026).

Ports
4 inputs, 1 output, 1 eARC output
Bandwidth
48 Gbps
Switching
automatic or remote
Audio
eARC/ARC for soundbars

Right for you if several consoles share one TV or monitor and you want the sound on an eARC soundbar.

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Example model

Two displays: FeinTech VMS14201 (4 × 2 matrix)

According to FeinTech: four inputs, two outputs, up to 40 Gbps, 4K/120 (YUV 4:2:2 12-bit or RGB/YUV 4:4:4 10-bit) or 8K/60 (YUV 4:2:0), VRR and ALLM, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, audio extractor (Toslink and RCA), remote and power supply included. The built-in downscaler (4K to Full HD) only works up to 4K/60 and is inactive at 4K/120. For HDMI 2.1, both connected displays must support HDMI 2.1 according to FeinTech; mixing with HDMI 2.0 is not possible. No CEC and no auto-switching. Sold and fulfilled by Amazon, in stock (checked November 2026).

Ports
4 inputs, 2 outputs
Bandwidth
40 Gbps
Audio
Toslink and RCA (extractor)
Cables
under 3 m at 4K/120

Right for you if you want to spread four sources across a monitor and a TV or projector.

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Side-by-side

Model Inputs/outputs Bandwidth Switching Notable
UGREEN 2 In 1 Out 2/1 48 Gbps button USB-C power, no ARC
FeinTech SW211 2/1 or 1/2 48 Gbps button integrated cable, no adapter
UGREEN 3 In 1 Out 3/1 40 Gbps button/remote manual
FeinTech AX340 4/1 + eARC 48 Gbps auto/remote soundbar output
FeinTech VMS14201 4/2 40 Gbps remote matrix, downscaler up to 4K/60

How to set it up

  1. Connect the sources to the inputs and the output to the display. Use short, certified Ultra High Speed cables where possible.
  2. Connect power if the switch needs an adapter or USB cable.
  3. On the PS5, open Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output and check that 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM are available. Resolution should be set to Automatic or 2160p, as PlayStation advises for 4K/120 issues.
  4. If a mode is missing: try another HDMI cable, another switch input and the display's HDMI 2.1 port. According to PlayStation, HDMI 2.1 may require a setting on the TV, so check the TV manual.
  5. If it only works connected directly, keep your most important console on the display and put only the second source through the switch.

FAQ

Does an HDMI switch make the picture worse?

It should only pass the signal on. What matters is that it supports the same modes as the source and display. An HDMI 2.0 switch limits you to 4K at 60 Hz.

Is a 40 Gbps switch enough for 4K/120?

According to FeinTech, the VMS14201 handles 4K/120 with RGB at 10-bit or YUV 4:2:2 at 12-bit. For the SW211, which runs at 48 Gbps, FeinTech also lists YUV 4:4:4 at 12-bit.

Do I need a switch if my TV has four HDMI 2.1 inputs?

No, then you connect everything directly. Which TVs have several HDMI 2.1 ports is covered in the gaming TV buying guide.

Can I run two monitors from one source at the same time?

Bidirectional switches like the SW211 alternate, they do not output to both at once. Simultaneous output needs a matrix such as the VMS14201.

Does it work with the Nintendo Switch?

UGREEN lists the Switch as compatible for the 2-in-1 model, used with its dock. As with any console, try the resolution and modes you need.

Sources

As of November 2026.

Manufacturers occasionally change specs and hardware versions. Check the exact model name when you buy.

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