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I really want one but I just can't justify paying like 800-900€ for a dual-monitor four-computer one when I have a USB switcher and can just switch inputs on my monitors.


I came to this conclusion myself recently. I have the Cable Matters 4 port USB switch and it works just fine for my purposes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKDNRJ

I was hopeful and tried using this Monoprice KVM switch (linked below), but it just wasn't worth it in my experience. Despite supporting Display Port 1.4, I could not use my monitor to its full ability with my PC (3440x1400 @165Hz w/ 10 bit color). Dropping the connection when switching inputs was also incredibly annoying; every time I switched away from my Macbook it would go to sleep.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093N1DR8Y

I'm happy to switch inputs on both the USB switch and my monitor separately because it's not actually too large of a hassle, and the monitor doesn't "disconnect" when switching video inputs on my monitor so my Macbook doesn't immediately go to sleep.

If anyone is in the market for a KVM switch, consider a USB hub first. You might find yourself satisfied. They're much less of a hassle and cost very little in comparison to a full featured KVM switch.




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