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Overview
The KanexPro H.265 (HEVC) AV over IP family distributes 4K60 and HD video over standard 1G Ethernet using H.265 compression — delivering up to 50% less bandwidth than H.264 while maintaining high image quality. Ideal for large deployments, digital signage, and installations where network bandwidth efficiency is a priority.
H.265 SKUs
| SKU | Description | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|
| AVO-IP265-4K | 4K60 H.265 AV over IP Encoder/Decoder | 4K60 HDR10, 1G network, low bitrate |
| AVO-IP265-HD | HD H.265 AV over IP Encoder/Decoder | 1080p60, ultra-low bitrate, cost-effective |
| AVO-IP265-HDK | HD H.265 AV over IP Encoder/Decoder — KVM | 1080p60, USB KVM, keyboard/mouse sharing over IP |
Key Features
- H.265 / HEVC compression — up to 50% less bandwidth vs H.264 at equivalent quality
- 4K60 and HD 1080p60 resolution support depending on model
- HDR10 pass-through on 4K models
- Low latency encoding and decoding suitable for most AV distribution applications
- USB KVM — keyboard, mouse, and USB peripheral sharing over IP (AVO-IP265-HDK)
- Multicast support — one encoder to many decoders with no added bandwidth
- Auto-discovery on 1G managed network
Bandwidth Comparison
| Codec | Resolution | Approx. Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|
| H.265 (HEVC) | 4K60 | 30–80 Mbps |
| H.265 (HEVC) | 1080p60 | 10–20 Mbps |
| H.264 (AVC) | 4K60 | 60–150 Mbps |
| JPEG2000 | 4K60 | ~500 Mbps |
Network Requirements
- Managed 1G Ethernet switch with IGMP snooping enabled
- Standard MTU (1500 bytes) — jumbo frames not required
- All devices must be on the same subnet
Recommended Controllers
- AVO-IPCTL-265 — IP Controller for H.265 4K (matrix routing, REST API, RS-232)
- AVO-IPCTL-265HD — IP Controller for H.265 HD
Choosing the Right H.265 Model
- Need 4K60: AVO-IP265-4K
- HD only, cost-sensitive: AVO-IP265-HD
- HD with USB KVM: AVO-IP265-HDK
Related Articles
- Getting Started with AV over IP
- Network Setup for AV over IP
- JPEG2000 Product Guide
- SDVoE Product Guide
- IP Controller Setup and REST API Reference
