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🖥️ 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) Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Details

Connector TypeUsb Type C
BrandStarTech
Switch TypePush Button Switch
Item Dimensions LxWxH5.5 x 2.8 x 0.6 inches
Mounting TypeDesktop
Actuator TypePush Button
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Description of 🖥️ 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)

SPACE-SAVING: Compact USB C KVM switch enables easy switching between 2 USB Type C or Thunderbolt 3 desktops/laptops using 1 keyboard, monitor & mouse; OS independent and works with the Apple iPad Pro. 2 PORT USB-C KVM: 4K 60Hz UHD | 3840x2160 | HDMI 2.0 Out | Push-Button Switching | Bus Powered | OS Independent | Works with Thunderbolt 3 ports | Cables included. PORTABLE: USB powered feature reduces clutter by avoiding the need for power adapter while the lightweight small form factor makes the mini KVM Switch easy to carry for the mobile/ hot desk workforce. READY TO USE: USB-C cables for host computers are included w/ the dual port KVM switch, providing easy to deploy solution straight out of the box; works w/popular brands like Dell, HP, Apple & Lenovo.

Reviews

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After searching many products on Amazon, I came across this product. This KVM switch is simple and convenient as it uses a USB-C cable as its power source. Other kvm switches come with an extra power adapter and remote control. Each USB-C cable from PC1 and PC2 connects to 2 Macbook/PC.2 USB ports for keyboard and mouse. The rear HDMI output connects to an HDMI monitor. Every time I switch from one Mac to another Mac, there is a slight lag.

Pros
  • Stable Test Results
Cons
  • -

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Almost perfect for KVM switches

Requirement: switch keyboard/mouse between desktop and PC, visual port is not used. It looks like a quality product, reliable equipment. Setup is easy, it should be noted that the PC connections are USB-C and 2 USB-C to C cables are included. You'll need a USB C to A adapter or cable if you're working with a mobile device that doesn't have a C connector. The only issue I had is that the power rail provides enough power for my mouse LEDs (G600) but not for the LEDs on my custom keyboard. It can…

Pros
  • Quick change
Cons
  • No power

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Work/Home Laptop Switcher

This switcher lets you use a keyboard, mouse and monitor between two laptops. I keep my laptops upright in the tablet/laptop organizer at the back of my desk. Switching between computers is not instantaneous. After pressing the button, the other computer wakes up after a few seconds. However, it works fine. Both computers have their own power adapter (the Surface Book and Surface Laptop have their own power adapters). The switch is used to receive the keyboard/mouse signal to the selected…

Pros
  • Don't waste too much time
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does exactly what I bought it for

Live screen saver. I struggled to find a setting that would allow me to easily switch between my work and my PC. My work computer is a Dell with a high resolution display and my Mac Mini M1 personal computer. Both send high-resolution image output to my high-resolution, ultra-wide monitor. The setup I have now with this switch is: 1. Two computers are connected to the switch via USB-C2. The wireless keyboard and mouse connect to the regular USB ports on the Switch3. The HDMI cable transmits the

Pros
  • Good cause
Cons
  • No insurance

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works great with M1 Mac mini and Intel NUC 10

Used to toggle between M1 Mac mini and Intel NUC 10. Nice reduction in cable compared to a more traditional KVM switch and the fact that it's bus powered is a nice bonus. I run it at 4K 60Hz. He makes a very durable impression. My biggest complaint is that it takes a long time to switch between them. When I switch to my Mac Mini, my display takes quite a long time to go to sleep (about 2 seconds longer than the sleep timeout), and when I switch to Intel NUC 10, the sync is barely finished…

Pros
  • Lots of positive vibes
Cons
  • Has flaws

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…

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

Revainrating 1 out of 5

That does not work. (UPDATED)

**UPDATE** I've noticed that a Mac Mini with an M1 chip can wake up slowly no matter how it's connected to the display. The machine also tends to shut down and restart in sleep mode. So I think some of the reluctance to change the display on the M1 Mini is due to possible flaws in this new silicon and the interface with the operating system, so maybe the switch itself isn't so much to blame. However, the switch sometimes has trouble connecting to the MacBook Pro, maybe about 20% of the time I…

Pros
  • Special Offer
Cons
  • This worries me