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Review on ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ StarTech.com Compact 2 Port USB C KVM Switch - 4K 60Hz HDMI - Dual Port UHD USB Type C Mini Desktop KVM Switch with USB C Cables - Bus Powered - Compatible with MacBook, iPad Pro, ThinkPad, IdeaPad, EliteBook (SV211HDUC) by Gerald Mohammed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for Mac computers, switching is 1000% easier.

Basically I have a working MacBook Pro and a personal MacBook Pro (both only with USB-C type TB3 connectors) and then I have an HDMI monitor (the HDMI part is a hard requirement for it to have worked). My keyboard (WASD code) and mouse (something made by Logitech) plug into the front USB 2 ports, and the front USB-C ports fit any MacBook. Pros: no video loss, no keyboard/mouse input lag, one physical button on the hub to switch inputs. The inputs usually switch without a delay. So/so experience: There are a few issues that are NOT this hub's fault. If your monitor is the same as mine and supports HDMI, DVI, VGA, etc., switching is like plugging in a new computer (which is basically what happens) and it may take a few seconds to go through the settings. Additionally, if you are using a closed MacBook, Mini or even a PC, add a wake-up time for systems. Again, this is unrelated to this unit, and if I were to keep both units open with an HDMI-only monitor, it would be a split-second switch, which is worth mentioning up front for anyone wanting this setup. IMPORTANT: The included USB-C cables transmit crystal clear HDMI video. I don't know about ultra high resolution, but I don't lose quality at all on my IPS monitor, so I definitely wouldn't spend a bunch on "upgrading" cables.

Pros
  • Not only useful for its intended purpose
Cons
  • Hard to say