Kramer VS-21H-IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher with IR Remote
Expert rating6.1 / 10
- Price:
- $12.80
- Video:
- HDMI, HDTV compatible
- Inputs:
- 2 HDMI
- Switching:
- Front-panel button or included IR remote
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Manufacturer: Kramer Electronics Last updated: 2026-09-15
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Kramer VS-21H-IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher with IR Remote Review
Kramer VS-21H-IR 2x1 manual HDMI switcher with signal reclocking and equalization, EDID pass-through, HDCP compliance, and front-panel button or IR remote control switching.
The simplest, cheapest switcher in Kramer's HDMI lineup: no auto-sensing, no software, just a manual 2-into-1 HDMI selector with an IR remote for basic classroom or huddle-room source switching where budget matters more than automation.
Overview
The VS-21H-IR reclocks and equalizes two HDMI inputs and switches either to a single output using a front-panel button or the included IR remote, with EDID pass-through for compatibility across sources and displays.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating6.1 / 10
A simple IR-remote HDMI switcher without 4K/HDR support, Kramer's most basic entry in this category.
Best for
- Ultra-budget classroom or huddle-room HDMI switching
- Simple manual source selection without automation
- Legacy installs needing basic signal reclocking
Not for
- Automatic/priority switching needs (see VS-211X)
- 4K HDR content (limited to lower resolutions)
- Keyboard/mouse KVM switching
Specifications
What these specs meanHow much this switch can do compared with other desk KVM switches, rated from its specifications.
Identity
| Switching Method | Front-panel input-select button or included IR remote control |
|---|
Topology
| Computers Supported | 2 computers |
|---|---|
| Displays Per Computer | 1 displays |
| KVM Segment | Desk |
Video & Features
| Video Standard | HDMI |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
Per display capability
| Max Resolution Single Display | 1920x1080 |
|---|
Display continuity
| EDID Emulation | Yes (EDID PassThru) |
|---|---|
| HDCP Version | HDCP compliant |
USB peripheral switching
| USB Switching Speed | None |
|---|
USB-C and power delivery
| Power Delivery Wattage | No |
|---|
Physical and power
| Power Supply | 12V DC, 180mA (power supply included) |
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In the box and price
| Price | 12.80 USD |
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FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Kramer VS-21H-IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher with IR Remote?
Key specs for the Kramer VS-21H-IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher with IR Remote: Max Resolution 1080p, Max Resolution Per Display 1920x1080, Video Standard HDMI, EDID Emulation Yes (EDID PassThru), Switching Method Front-panel input-select button or included IR remote control, HDCP Version HDCP compliant.
Who is the Kramer VS-21H-IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher with IR Remote best suited to?
Best suited to: Ultra-budget classroom or huddle-room HDMI switching; Simple manual source selection without automation; Legacy installs needing basic signal reclocking.
What are the drawbacks of the Kramer VS-21H-IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher with IR Remote?
Not the best fit for: Automatic/priority switching needs (see VS-211X); 4K HDR content (limited to lower resolutions); Keyboard/mouse KVM switching.