HDMI Switches: 3-In 1-Out HDMI Auto Switch vs Connection LAB

Ok, so, while I found comparison reviews pretty clear when you oppose two items, I decided it's time to show you a HDMI switch (splitter) difference. In today's episode there's again: Connection LAB and HDMI Audio Switch bought on Amazon.




Here's 3-In 1-Out HDMI Amazon Switch:

 

Connection LAB:

As Connection Lab has got several options in their offer, I chose the most similar 5:1 to confront it with 3:1 switch.

As the first producer claims "it expands the number of available HDMI ports on a high definition television allowing connection of cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and game consoles". The biggest advantage according to the producer is automatic  HDMI switch plug-and-play. But the producer also notes that the Auto switch function only works for components that do not output continuous voltage over HDMI port when it is  turned off ;)
Even if it is very high in amazon sells, the switch worked only when it was directly to the receiver. Using cables (which are added to the switch!) doesn't work. I cant understand why it is so high...

Especially that I had Connection Lab. The fact that I am fond of this company is known to you but their switch (with a pilot, which works!) is something completely different. It is more expensive, true that, but it also:
-looks much better and reliable
-it has more slots
-it WORKS :)

And the producer's note:

• Support HDMI resolution:1080P/1080i/720P/576P/480P/576i/480i
• Support video color format:xv-YCC/Deep color 8 bit / 10 bit/12 bit
• Support audio format:DTS-HD/LPCM/Dolby-AC3/DTS7.1/DSD
• Data transfer speed: up to 2.5 Gbpsper channel
• Input Video signal: 5.0Volts P-P
• Max working current: 300mA
• Power adapter supply: DV 5V. 2A
• Power adapter format: Input AC(50Hz. 60Hz) 100-240V; Output DV 5V
• Operating Temperature range: -15 to+55oC (5 to 131oF)
• Operating Humidity range: 5 to90%RH (No Condensation)
• HDMI output cable lenght: ≤ 15m (24AWG)
• HDMI Version: 1.3
• HDCP Version: HDCP 1.2
  
  If you ask me, don't waste money on amazon best ofs.