DisplayPort Splitter

DisplayPort Splitter - Connecting two screens to the same port

Here on the page, you will find our selection of DisplayPort Splitters, which can for instance be used to connect 2 screens to the same port on the computer.

Here on the page, you will also find a DisplayPort switch that allows you to manually select which of the inputs should be displayed on, for example, a PC screen.

If you only have one DisplayPort input on your computer but have two screens you want to connect, a DisplayPort splitter can be a very good solution, as it has the ability to distribute the signal from the computer out to both screens without this signal or image deteriorating.

There are many models on the market, and you will among other things be able to find the following DisplayPort Splitters on this page:

• DisplayPort Switch splitter
• DisplayPort Splitter
• Displayport Switch

If you are unsure about which models are interesting for your needs, you can read more about what to be aware of when you want to get one of these devices below.

5 things you should know before buying a DisplayPort Splitter

There are many different types of DisplayPort splitters, and there are several things you can benefit from being aware of when you need to choose the right one for your needs.

Below you will find some things you should know before you buy a DisplayPort splitter or switch, which can make it easier for you to choose the right model for your needs.

#1 - DisplayPort Splitter or Switch?

When you need to decide whether you need a DisplayPort Splitter or switch, or maybe a combination of the two, you should consider what you need the device for.

For example, if you need the device to connect 2, 3, or four screens to the computer, and you thus have a single signal that must be duplicated and displayed on all screens, then you need a DisplayPort Splitter, at least if it is DisplayPort outputs on all screens.

If one or more of the screens have a different connector, it may be necessary to have a DisplayPort adapter before the cable from the screen connects to the DisplayPort splitter.

If you have multiple screens that you use for different purposes but need to receive a signal from the same computer, for example, when you are gaming on one screen and want to watch movies on the other, at different times, then you need a Switch.

A splitter is thus used to divide a signal so that it is displayed on several screens, and on a switch, you can manually select which connected device should receive the signal.

Of course, there is also a golden middle ground, which is a combination of these two functions, this is called a DisplayPort Switch splitter, and in this, you will find both functions, but it often costs a little more than the models that either split or switch.

#2 - Resolution in DisplayPort Splitter

When you need to choose your new DisplayPort splitter, you should be aware of which video resolution the splitter supports, and this also applies if you are looking for a DisplayPort Switch, because the resolution determines the image quality you can get shown on your screens.

If you have, for example, screens that support 4K resolution, it is important that you choose a splitter that also supports this resolution, as well as that it supports the resolution at the correct frequency.

The frequency indicates how many frames the computer screen updates per second, so 60 Hz corresponds to the screen updating with 60 frames per second.

For many years, it has been standard for most screens to offer 60 Hz, but newer and better screens update with 144 frames per second, which thus means a frequency of 144 Hz.

You can find DisplayPort splitters with resolutions at:

• 1920 x 1080 px (Full HD)
• 3840 x 2160 (4K)
• 7680 x 4320 (4K at 30Hz)

#3 - Number of ports in DisplayPort Splitter

The number of ports you find in the DisplayPort splitter or in the switch indicates how many devices or screens you can connect to your splitter.

The many different models have different numbers of ports and thus the possibility of connecting different numbers of devices.

A splitter with 2 ports can thus connect 2 screens, 3 ports allow for the connection of 3 screens, and so on.

Remember that it is DisplayPort ports no matter how many ports there are, so you may need an adapter if you need to connect a screen via HDMI to your splitter, so that this can fit into the DisplayPort socket.

#4 - DisplayPort Splitter connector types

There are 2 connector types in a DisplayPort splitter, namely a male and a female connector, and it is on almost all models such that the signal input in the splitter is a male connector and the signal output to the screens is a female connector.

However, there may be individual models where this is different, so it is therefore important to be aware of which gender the connectors and inputs and outputs have.

In a DisplayPort splitter, and a DisplayPort Switch, there are only DisplayPort connectors, and you thus often cannot find a DisplayPort splitter that contains other connectors such as HDMI, VGA, or DVI.

#5 - Power for DisplayPort Splitter

Most models of DisplayPort splitters and Switches are active devices, which means that they need a power supply to function.

This is often solved by including a USB cable which can either be plugged into your computer or connected to a power socket.

The USB cable must then be inserted into the splitter or switch, and this often happens with a USB-C cable and for some models, a Micro-USB connector.

Although power is also transmitted through the splitter via the DisplayPort connector, this power is therefore not strong enough to supply the splitter with sufficient power.

An active splitter has the ability to amplify the signal to the screens, ensuring that you get the same signal quality on the screen as at the computer, while the signal can run both ways, so a signal that is split to two devices or 2 devices that are combined into one signal.