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Easy Setup

Customers are generally very satisfied with the ease of setup for this product. They appreciate that it is plug and play, no software or drivers are needed, and it comes with necessary USB cables. Some customers have had minor issues with Windows machines, but most Mac users report smooth experiences. The switch allows for easy switching between two computers and can be used to share peripherals such as a keyboard and mouse.

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Flawless Performance

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the flawless performance of the Sabrent 2-Port 4K Dual HDMI Sharing Switch (DA-HSW2). Some users reported no latency issues or drops, while others mentioned that it works perfectly for switching between multiple devices such as PC and MacBook Pro. However, a small group of customers experienced occasional flickering of their monitors and intermittent recognition issues.

Press Switch Firmly

Customers have mixed opinions on the press switch firmness of the Sabrent 2-Port 4K Dual HDMI Sharing Switch. While most users find it easy to use, some mention that the switch must be pressed firmly for it to work effectively. The switch allows for seamless switching between two computers and is a popular alternative to more expensive KVM switches.

Small Form Factor

Customers have mixed opinions on the small form factor of the Sabrent 2-Port 4K Dual HDMI Sharing Switch, with some praising its compact size and ease of use while others express concerns about the short cables and difficulty in seeing the indicator lights in brightly lit rooms.

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Quality


It is well build and works very well.


Yes the switch has to be manually clicked for each computer (thus the word "switch") but works great and is exactly what i expected.


There is no external power supply needed, the device puts out no heat, the aluminum casing stays cool to the touch.


Less moving parts the better and the less chance of something breaking imho.

Price


C) nice price point; nice to have included usb cables.


Its a great little device, at a reasonable price, from a respectable brand.


Now i have to buy 2 usb3 extension cables to make this thing usable, increasing the cost by nearly double, making the value for...  Read More


I have an inexpensive second monitor at my desk that i wanted to use with both my desktop pc and my macbook pro, but it only ha...  Read More

Packaging/appearance


I was pleasantly surprised to see it came with two cables to aid in setting it up.

Competitiveness


I purchased this to replace another brand that was constantly disconnecting my usb devices.


I was going to get a kvm switch but most are expensive and overkill for what i needed.

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  • This product had a total of 2,869 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 24 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If your monitor supports input switching this and a powered usb hub will act as a budgetkvm switch


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Not sure why people are saying it will damage their pcs


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They may be referring to the phenomenon caused by poor quality usb devices backfeeding voltage to the usb controller on the motherboard


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This is purely the fault of the connected device usually a hub and not this switch


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Some devices do not have a resistor where they should causing the power brick of a connected device to backfeed into the pc


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Due to the low current only low power fans will spin


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Regardless they should not spin when the pc is off


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It works well but recently one of my notebooks started hanging when booting if the switch is on for it

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