Plugable’s HDMI splitter is just as compact as some of the other models we’ve recommended, but has two DisplayPort outputs too, which makes it a great choice in a mixed-monitor or TV setup.

Before buying a monitor or TV that claims HDMI 2.1 support, make sure to check the specification to ensure that it supports all the essential features like VRR, ALLM, and 120Hz refresh rate in 4K.

An HDMI splitter may seem like a simple device, and possibly as has-been in 2025, but it's a game-changer for anyone looking to share a single HDMI signal across multiple displays.

Steps for how to use an ultrawide monitor as two monitors If you're on PC, click and hold the window you wish to split on your screen, drag it to the top of your screen, and use the Snap Assist ...

For example, if you have a Chromebook with two USB-C ports and an HDMI port, you can connect it to two monitors via two USB-C-to-HDMI cables, along with one HDMI-to-HDMI cable.

Be careful you don't pick up an HDMI switcher, which will only work with one display at a time and is meant for using multiple computers or devices with a single monitor. You want a splitter that ...

HDMI 2.1 includes variable refresh rate, like FreeSync, though some HDMI 2.0 monitors also support it. HDMI 2.1a: Adds Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM). HDMI 2.1b: Adds up to 48Gbps in bandwidth.

The compact OREI HDMI splitter allows you to connect 2 HDMI sources, like a PC and a monitor. It is compatible with HDMI 1.4, 1.3, and 1.2, the versions found on common devices like laptops, digital ...