Kanex iAdapt 3 Port 1.4 - Review

As a professional product reviewer, I had the opportunity to test and review the Kanex iAdapt 3 Port 1.4 DisplayPort MST Hub. This device promises a DisplayPort to DisplayPort multi-monitor splitter for a 3 DP monitor setup with 4K 60Hz HDR. Apart from its impressive features, I also noticed that it has a customer review star rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, which intrigued me. I was eager to test it myself and share an honest and unbiased review for my readers.

Design and Physical Appearance:

The Kanex iAdapt 3 Port 1.4 DisplayPort MST Hub has a sturdy and robust design. It is made of black matte plastic that is pleasing to the eye. The device is quite small and compact, and it is easy to set it up beside your computer. The back of the hub features three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, a power port, and an LED light indicator.

Features:

The Kanex iAdapt 3 Port 1.4 DisplayPort MST Hub allows you to connect three DisplayPort monitors to your DP-enabled device. What makes this device stand out is its DisplayPort 1.4 capability that can deliver digital content at resolutions above Ultra HD, making it ready for VR and 8K HDR displays. It supports triple 4K @60Hz/24bpp without compression. This is a significant plus point as most of the DisplayPort MST hubs in the market have a refresh rate of 30Hz, which is not ideal for gamers and graphic designers who need a high refresh rate.

Another feature that caught my attention is its MST function. It allows you to extend, mirror, or duplicate screens along with HDR10, 3D, DSC (Display stream compression), and 7. 1 channel audio. This means that you can use one DP port and split it into three displays without losing quality. All three monitors will display the exact same images, and you will be able to perform actions on all three monitors at the same time, which is quite convenient.

Performance:

I tested the Kanex iAdapt 3 Port 1.4 DisplayPort MST Hub with three different monitors, and I was pleasantly surprised by its performance. The devices immediately recognized the three monitors, and I did not experience any lag while multitasking. The image quality on all three monitors was excellent, and I was able to watch 4K videos without any issues. Additionally, the setup process was quite simple, and it only took a few minutes.

Conclusion:

After testing the Kanex iAdapt 3 Port 1.4 DisplayPort MST Hub, I think it is an excellent device for users who require multiple displays. Its ability to split one DP port into three displays is impressive, and the fact that it has a 4K 60Hz HDR refresh rate makes it ideal for gamers and graphic designers. Although the customer review rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars is concerning, I did not experience any issues with the device, which makes me believe that it might be due to user error or a defective device. I would recommend the Kanex iAdapt 3 Port 1.4 DisplayPort MST Hub to anyone who requires a multi-display splitter for their DP-enabled device.

Kanex iAdapt 3 Port 1.4

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