THWT DPH-EWB DP to HDMI EDID Emualtor 4K

This EDID emulator works as expected, allowing a monitor to still appear as connected even when it is turned off to save power.On a multimonitor setup, this stops my windows from being rearranged when the monitor goes into sleep mode.Works great. Wish the light was less bright.

I must admit, I was looking for a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, and while this device can perform that function, it is actually an EDID Emulator. Perhaps the SEO got ahead of itself on this one. If you are looking for an ETID adapter, I'm sure this is a fine choice, but as a Displayport to HDMI adapter, it's important to understand that this is not a bidirectional adapter, the DisplayPort must be the source and the HDMI must be the destination. For either application, you should also be aware that this adapter has a very wide case and is likely to interfere with adjacent ports on your video card when you connect it, which is the only reason I am deducting a star which renders it useless for my use case, otherwise it performs admirably. 4/5 stars.

This is a really useful little dongle to have around for a few different reasons. First, it converts from Displayport to the MUCH more common HDMI port standard - while many PC graphics cards have moved to Displayport as their primary output method over the last few years, many screens still use HDMI as the primary connection method.But there are many ways to convert from Displayport to HDMI - what makes THIS one special is what it does when the display it's connected to is OFF. Normally - particularly with the higher end graphics cards that are using Displayport as a primary connectivity method - when you turn off a connected monitor, the computer realizes this and turns off the output / in some cases actually powers down the graphics card to save power. This is great, UNLESS you happen to want to use that PC / graphics card to do something like remote processing OR you want to stream to a device like a Steam Deck or other remote device...then you want the graphics processing up and on. This dongle "tricks" the PC into thinking that a monitor is still on and connected (by default, a 1080p 60Hz monitor, but it can copy the ID of whatever monitor you connect to it). That means the PC will keep the GPU on and keep outputing a signal - which can be used to power the remote streaming or whatever else you're using it for. It's a simple and elegant solution to get better use out of hardware you already have.So if you want to convert from Displayport to HDMI and keep your PC's graphics output working even when your physical monitor is off, this is a great dongle to get - give it a try today!

It does what it is supposed to do and is easy to use. Unfortunately, the physical design is a bit too large. If plugged into a graphics card with several ports next to each other, this device will block the neighboring ports.I thought I had plugged the device in properly as the LED light lit up and pressing the button changed the color - but the computer did not recognize anything being plugged in. The problem turned out to be that the pc case rim around the expansion slot prevented the device from going in that last fraction of a mm to actually make proper connection and work. Normal HDMI and DP cables had no such problem as they have normal size housings around the plug.

This isn't just a HDMI to DisplayPort adapter. While it can do that, this little gadget has a couple tricks up its sleeve...You can clone a display (monitor) EDID, which will then allow it to "pretend" to be that monitor.Why is this useful?Well, you can then use a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) Server and Client to remotely connect to the machine. You load up a VNC server on the machine that this is plugged into, then on another computer you can install a VNC client that will then connect to the VNC server on the other machine. This will allow you to see the display of that machine, and send your mouse and keyboard inputs to the remote machine.It's *basically* like a graphical version of SSH.All you need to do is plug this in, plug in the monitor you want to clone, and hold the button on the bottom for 3 seconds to clone the monitor EDID. Then you can switch to emulation mode by pressing the button on the bottom, the light will turn green. That's all there is to it.This emulator works perfectly.

By some unknown reason my 4K KVM sets resolution lower than 1K if monitor is connected to another port than my docking station is connected. As a result I had to remember to always switch KVM to docking station port before powering the station. Once docking station connects and negotiates 1K with my monitor I can switch KVM to another port and kvm still will hold 1K for this port until I switch back. This device writes EDID into non-volatile memory, so even if I power on docking station when KVM is connected to another port this emulator still tells docking station my monitor EDID. This emulator has only one control button that switches LED from green to blue color. Long press on this button makes it to learn your monitor EDID. Green color uses preset EDID 1K@60Hz, blue color uses captured EDID of your monitor. To capture press and hold control button for 3 seconds when emulator connected as passthrough. Dongle can also be used without monitor or anything connected to it and still emulate connected monitor. My only gripe is unfortunate button location. It is hard to press when connected as passthrough.

I tried this device as well as the pro model.The nice thing about this one is you easily "save" the type of monitor you'd like the device to present itself as by pushing the button. The benefit of the Pro is that if your device connects and disconnects regularly you might end up with unexpected display resolutions until you push the button to set the display configuration.I use this device to allow me to do game streaming from a computer without a monitor connected, and also be able to connect KVM to the plug when I need to troubleshoot the machine. It works great for this use case.

This is a fairly decent DP 1.2/HDMI 2.0 EDID emulator that seems reasonably well-built and works as expected without issues. It has the ability to copy from an existing EDID and use it to emulate a display of your choosing (blue LED) or it can be set to use the default EDID (1080p/60Hz, 2.1ch) via push-button at the reverse side.First thing first, this is a DP 1.2/HDMI 2.0 EDID EMULATOR that's used to create a fake, phantom, or nonexistent monitor and presents it to the video source (i.e. video card) using the parameters it copies from a real monitor (or from the default/preset) AS IF there is a real monitor being connected to the video card so that the operating system and/or the applications in use wouldn't do the things they'd normally do when a monitor is disconnected (i.e. rearranging icons, resizing windows, or even pausing video play for android boxes etc).≡ NoteThis emulator is NOT meant for signal conversion (i.e. if you have the DP/HDMI version such as this) of any sort even if it can. If you want a DP/HDMI adapter, you can get one that's a fraction of the cost of this (e.g. $10 or so). In addition, 4K resolutions are particularly finicky and in no small part due to the higher bandwidth required, HDCP, and specification as a whole so you will wanna ensure there are NOTHING in between the video card and the monitor except a high-quality HDMI 2.0 CERTIFIED cable and THIS emulator. Internally poorly constructed cable (even ones from brand named ones sometimes) is one of the most common causes for issues related to DP/HDMI emulators (and to a certain degree signal loss).If you have any other devices, adapters, converters, or cables in between, it may or may not work simply because not all of 'em are made equally (in quality) no all manufacturers follow all the rules with respect HDMI/DP specifications etc. This is especially true for DP to HDMI converters because most manufacturers cheap out on the construction of DP end of the connector.Again, this is for HEADLESS computing devices that would otherwise behave in a way that's undesirable without a monitor attached to it and this DP 1.2/HDMI 2.0 emulator solves that very particular issue and nothing else. HDMI or KVM switches along with other adapters/converts might not work because most of 'em tend to cheap out on the design and they aren't fully HDMI 2.0 compatible, and that doesn't show until it manifests itself as an issue when used with an emulator such as this. If you want a simple DP/HDMI converter, this is NOT for you.###It's reasonably well-built although it's entirely made of plastic and I would've preferred an aluminum alloy shell for obvious reasons. In addition, it's noticeably larger than ordinary connectors out there so it may not fit well especially in tight spaces, and an extension cable might be needed so just keep that in mind.It has a typical push-button for selecting the EDID (i.e. default/preset vs. copy). It's fairly simply and pretty straightforward to use. It also has a LED for indicating the current EDID status (i.e. green=default/preset EDID, blue=copied EDID) which I do appreciate although it would've been a lot better if it clearly indicates whether the default is in use or the copied one via some sort of writing on the adapter because nobody is gonna remember what green means 6 months from now.So what's special about this particular EDID emulator? Well, what sets this apart from an ordinary basic emulator is that not only can it support copying from an existing EDID (which is the minimal requirement for ANY EDID emulator in my mind, however, most others do NOT support this) but it can also set to use a default/preset (i.e. 1080p/60Hz, 2.1ch) in the event that the copied EDID doesn't work for some reasons so it has something to fallback to, if needed.It's important to keep in mind that this emulator is only rated for DP 1.2 which is capped at 21.6 Gbps max with a max data rate of 17.28 Gbps. As such, 4K@60Hz with 4:4:4 video data is near the max it can reliably support so internally poorly constructed cables can cause unpredictable issues. Btw, HDMI devices/cables are often the root cause of many signal or quality issues in no small part due to its royalty fees.So how does this perform? Suffice to say I'm satisfied about what it does and happy about its performance in general. It works without issues for all the host devices and monitors I've tested it with including desktops, laptops, android boxes, and various monitors from 1080p@60Hz to 4K@60Hz/4:2:0. Keep in mind that this is unidirectional and it ONLY works with monitors with a HDMI port (i.e. this emulator must be inserted into the DP port of a video card). I can't wait for the DP 1.4/2.0 or HDMI 2.1 versions to come out!≡ ValueAll things considered, this is a fairly decent DP 1.2/HDMI 2.0 emulator that's reasonably well-built and works as expected without issues. It has the ability to use the default/preset EDID as well as using a copied EDID (which most others do not support) from an existing monitor/device, and it works with just about everything thrown at it during the tests. It's somewhat reasonably priced at $43 for what it provides and its overall build quality, usability, features, and performance.

This requires a display port source (ex. computer) and optionally an HDMI destination (ex. monitor, TV). It can help solve KVM and remote desktop problems on headless machines.NOTE: If you are using this with a display greater than 1080p (ex. 4k) make sure you clone the EDID first. For example if you are using this as an HDMI/DP converter. If you don't, you won't get the full resolution. I was a bit confused by this at first.Uses- Passthrough. This is convenient when you are using a monitor and don’t want to lose the dongle. It uses EDID from the dongle NOT your display.- DP to HDMI converter. It’s handy as a converter even if you don’t use the EDID emulation.- 1080p Emulation. When the green light is on it will pretend to be a 1080p monitor.- EDID Cloning. When the blue light is on, this will be whatever you programmed it to be. To program, plug in your monitor and hold down the button for a few seconds. The default programming is max 1080p.Pros- all the use cases mentioned above- easy to use and program- compact- doesn’t require additional power sourceCons- It’s wide. If your monitor ports are side by side, it might block the other ports. I was able to get it to work if the cable beside it was really narrow, but not for wider cables.

DisplayPortからHDMIへの変換をするだけなら1,000円以下で手に入ります。本機が4,500円と高額なのは、接続先のEDIDをコピーしてエミュレートする機能があるからです。あくまでも双方向ではなく、DisplayPortがソース側、HDMIが受け側です。この機能がよくわからない方は1,000円以下の単なる変換器の購入をお勧めします。

KVMs are great. What's not great is when your switching devices on your KVM causes all of your open windows and desktop icons to get packed into one pile when you switch away from a device because that device no longer thinks it has any monitors connected and therefore can't maintain their original locations.Enter EDID (extended display identication data). EDID support allows the devices to believe they are still connected to the display when they are switched away from, therefore retaining the positions of the windows and icons as you left them (this also prevents the flashing to black screen while your system's graphics driver reconnects to each display). EDID is greatSome KVMs (mostly just HDMI ones) come with EDID support, and sadly most DisplayPort ones do not. Among other purposes, this adapter will add EDID functionality to a DisplayPort port on a KVM switch that otherwise does not come with that support out of the box.Critical note: DisplayPort to HDMI conversion is almost always unidirectional (i.e., this adapter must be plugged into the DEVICE not the DISPLAY otherwise it simply won't do anything).Finally, last thing to be careful of is that this is DisplayPort 1.2 so it will work for all resolutions and refresh rates supported by DisplayPort 1.2 but not the DisplayPort 1.4 standard that is commonly used and required for high resolution high refresh rate gaming monitors (i.e., ultrawide 144hz and up). DisplayPort 1.2 is good for up to about 1440p at 144hz. Sadly, EDID for DIsplayPort 1.4 does not exist, but if you don't care about that then this does a great job.

DisplayPortからHDMIへの変換だけでなく、EDIDのコピーとエミュレーションができる優れた機能があります。簡単なボタン操作で、内部EDIDと外部EDIDの切り替えが可能です。HDMI 2.0およびDisplayPort 1.2に対応しており、最大21.6Gbpsのデータレートをサポートします。ヘッドレス操作がサポートされており、モニター接続が不要で便利です。外部電源が不要で、DisplayPortソースデバイスから電力を供給できるため、配線がシンプルです。