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Review on πŸ–₯️ StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Audio, Built-in USB 3.0 Hub - 4K 30Hz (SV431DPU3A2) by Christopher Lott

Revainrating 1 out of 5

like a mouse good for computers and accessories

I've never been a fan of HID emulated KVM but this one works. Each connected keyboard/mouse appears as a separate USB device on a "virtual hub" with its own original VID/PID. It even works with my Apple USB keyboard, even though that keyboard has a built-in hub. You can even connect another HID device like a mouse to your keyboard and that will work too! However, you cannot connect a non-HID device such as a flash drive. And yes, it fully supports 2560x1440 ("2K") at 60Hz. In fact, I overclocked it to 80Hz - the limiting factor is my display, not the KVM. UPDATE: Use short high quality DisplayPort cables! Avoid cheap cables or cables longer than 1 meter if you can, especially on the way from the switch to the display. Using longer cables can cause the display to flicker and go blank from time to time.

Pros
  • Delivery was very fast
Cons
  • I won't say anything