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Solid Build Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the solid build quality of the KVM switch from StarTech. They find it reasonably compact and appreciate its reliable performance. Despite the higher price point, customers believe that the product is worth the investment.

Dual Port Functionality

Customers are generally positive about the dual port functionality of this StarTech.com KVM switch, allowing them to easily switch between two computers using a single keyboard, mouse and monitor setup. Some users have noted minor issues with video quality and the placement of USB-C input ports but overall express satisfaction with the product's compact design and ease of use.

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Multi-Platform Compatibility

Customers have positive feedback on the multi-platform compatibility of the KVM switch, allowing them to use one keyboard and mouse for multiple devices including MacOS, Windows, Linux, USB-C or Thunderbolt3 devices. Some users mentioned slight delays when switching between computers but overall satisfied with the product.

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Quality


This feels like a quality product, solid hardware.


This switch is well constructed, has a small footprint and performs exactly as described.


I have tested these cables and both devices successfully:stiff braid:https://www.


Peripherals like kybd/mouse connected fine every time to each pc, even with a wireless usb receiver (for the mouse and keyboard).

Price


The setup reduced a lot of clutter on my desk and the convenience of being able to switch without having to move any cables wil...  Read More


It’s a bit pricey, but its worth the money.


It's not crazy expensive, but i'm not sure if it's worth what's being asked for.

Competitiveness


Also comes with a 2 yr warranty which is better than what you'd get from apple or dell or just about most computing hardware these days.


I use this little unit to switch back and forth between dell and apple laptops.


The other computer is an intel nuc.


I tested out several kvm switches; some of which i got through vine and others that i had to purchase.

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    port, two and pro.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 12.5% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 109 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 8 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its quite uses pd no power supply needed and it has edid


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Swtich between a mac mini and a win11 pc with one 4k 60hz monitor


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Pay attention to the connections


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    You may need a usb c female to usb adapter


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Every work day with 5034 sony bravia


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My pc doesnt have a usbc out dvi video card so i use the hdmi and switch the input on my tv


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I wanted something that i could connect 2 laptops one macbook pro 1634 and one dell lattitude 5580 in a home setting and share common peripherals between them


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I wanted something that is buspowered and not pd specifically because the input from the macbook pro is coming from an owc dock that is connected to the macbook pro that allows me to run the computer lidclosed with only one cable connected to it and power supplied to only the macbook pro by the dock

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