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Review on πŸ–₯️ StarTech.com 2 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Ultimate 4K 60Hz Performance for MacBook ThinkPad - Compact Dual Port USB Desktop KVM Switch with Integrated Cables, Audio, and Remote Switching - Bus Powered (SV211HDUA4K) by Dave Hammon

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great when switching between Macbook Pro 2019 and Dell Desktop (Windows)

I bought this KVM to switch between a Macbook Pro 2019 work laptop and a Dell home desktop (Windows). I have a Dell 32 curved gaming monitor (S3220DGF) and both computers work fine with this monitor connected to this KVM. Both machines are running at the maximum monitor resolution (2560 x 1440) and at 60 Hz. However, I was disappointed with two things (that you should be aware of): 1. I couldn't change the hotkey from SCROLL-LOCK + SCROLL-LOCK to something else , as the documentation says (I wanted CTRL + CTRL). If you download software (USBKVM switch), there is no way to change the hotkey sequence. And the hotkey only works on Windows PC. So I just use the remote's physical toggle button. No big deal.2. When switching from Windows to Mac, it takes about 10-12 seconds to see the Mac desktop. I wish it was faster but I can live with that. Otherwise the switch was rock solid and does what it's supposed to. This is a good price and from a good company. Their support is also excellent (I contacted them to change the order of hotkeys and inconsistencies in the manual).

Pros
  • VERSATILITY: Switch between USB or HDMI video PC (Dell, HP, Apple and Lenovo) with a remote button that lets you run a KVM switch from the desktop off, hot key, software (PC/Mac) or manual switching
Cons
  • Can't remember