USB 3.0 HDMI KVM switch 2 Monitors 2 Computers 4K@60Hz KVM
USB 3.0 HDMI KVM switch 2 Monitors 2 Computers 4K@60Hz KVM Swticher 2 Port for 2 PC Share Dual monitor and 4 USB Devices Support Extended/Copy Mode Wired Controller DC Adapter 2 USB Cables Included
| Weight: | 454 g |
| Size: | 4K HDMI 2 PC 2 Monitors |
| Dimensions: | 14.73 x 6.35 x 3.3 cm; 453.59 Grams |
| Model: | SW220 |
| Part: | SW220 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | CMSTEDCD |
| Dimensions: | 14.73 x 6.35 x 3.3 cm; 453.59 Grams |
| Size: | 4K HDMI 2 PC 2 Monitors |
This worked perfectly straight out of the box. The HDMI cables plug in one side together with USB cables leading to each PC. The individual devices, mouse, keyboard, external drive etc. plug in on the other side. A third HDMI cable connects to the monitor.
A nice touch is the control button on its own cable. This means that you can tuck the wired unit behind the monitor and switch between machines using the button.
The only disappointment is that no HDMI cables are included. USB cables are.
As someone who switches between machines a lot over the course of the day, something like this is a wonderful addition to my setup. The four USB 3 ports are great and more than enough for the peripherals I need between my work machines and home machine, and there’s enough bandwidth for a mouse, keyboard, mic, and webcam.
The HDMI is decent enough to run my 4k monitors with no noticeable issues.
The addition of the TRS switch too at least means that this fairly large solution can easily be hidden away.
With more people working from home with work laptops, something like this switch is a boon. Just plug both computers and the screen in, and you can effortlessly switch inputs between the two computers without being limited to the laptop screen size.
Summary
I was up and working in a couple of minutes.
Set up
This is straight forward to set up. The outer casing is well marked with clear functions for each port. The remote button is connected to the main unit via a 3.5mm cable and the supplied power supply gives me confidence that the switching is reliable as it doesn’t have to rely on USB power.
Value for money
The KVM switch works very well and switchover takes around one second, although this could be influenced by the age of the PCs – one of mine is 10 years old. At 32, I think this is good value.
A good unit to switch between 2 PCs which have HDMI as outputs.
The unit also allows audio to be transfered along with video on the HDMI cables.
Good product and easy to setup and install. Also comes with a wired remote to allow switching at a distance.
Switching is done instantly.
The build quality of etc KVM switch is very good. If feels very solid and comes with cabled remote switch button to toggle between etc connected devices. I really liked that this has a rubber coating making the button nice to press. Its comes with 2x USB-A to USB-A cables for connected to devices and while the quality is good they are not the longest cables. I connected a MacBook and a windows desktop and was Abel to switch between the two with no issues. Overall a really nice KVM switch.
Great to have USB3 on ALL the sockets, as I’ve been using a KVM switch that only has 1 at this rating, the other sockets being USB2.
The 4K@60Hz spec is plenty for my needs, as the current setup is definitely in the ‘workshop’ category as opposed to any gaming/high-speed graphics requirements.
Apart from HDMI leads, everything you need is included in the kit, together with a 12vDC adaptor which I can confirm has a UK plug fitting (not obviously apparent in the listings’ pics).
Connected up to a tower PC and a mini-PC (both on Win11), everything runs fine, with no glitches/freezes which I had with a very early incarnation of one of these types of switches.
Something I’ll be adding myself are 4 round silicone feet for the base of the main box.
Don’t know why they (the manufacturers) don’t fit these as standard, or at very least include a strip-of-4 in the box so you can attach them yourself if you want them.
Anyway, the main thing is that it works great, no problems at all in my setup, so can recommend it… if the specs are good enough for you, go for it.
On a quality/value-for-money basis… 5-Stars.
This is a well made switch. The quality of constructions gives confidence in its durability and hopefully the internal components are up the the take and match the exterior quality. Surprisingly smaller than I expected so it’s easy to place in your set up.
Great for setting up a dual screen set-up which I am looking forward to committing to once I have all the gear in place.
Very pleased with the item.
I’ve been using this KVM switch in my home office, where I regularly switch between two computers. It’s simplified my workflow tremendously. Sharing three monitors and multiple USB devices between computers is seamless. The ability to extend displays across three screens is particularly useful for multitasking. The switch’s performance is reliable, with no noticeable lag or connectivity issues. It’s a valuable tool for anyone juggling multiple devicesandmonitors.
If you need to use two different PCs with the same keyboard and monitor, then a switch like this one is really handy. This was really easy to set up, but quite a few cables were involved. The kit includes two USB cables to connect your PCs to the switch box, but you may need to add in extra DisplayPort or HDMI cables as these are not included.
The box has 4 USB ports (type-A) on the front so you can connect keyboard, mouse and anything else you want to share between the two PCs.
There is also a remote switch – which is great if you want to hide the box and some of the many cables under your desk!
The manufacturer offers different products with different combinations of DisplayPort and HDMI connections – so worth double checking that you order the right version for your setup.
This particular KVM switch is quite pricey – it’s only worth going for if you need the multi-monitor setup. If you’re looking for something to share a single screen between a laptop and desktop for example, then there are much cheaper options available.