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๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ CKL HDMI KVM Switch 4 Port Dual Monitor Extended Display (Model CKL-942HUA) Review

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Connector TypePlug In
BrandCKL
Switch TypePush Button Switch
Item Dimensions LxWxH3.2 x 2 x 8.3 inches
Actuator TypePush Button
Controller TypePush Button
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Description of ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ CKL HDMI KVM Switch 4 Port Dual Monitor Extended Display (Model CKL-942HUA)

4 port Dual monitor KVM switch extended Display: control up to 4 computers or laptops from one set of keyboard, Mouse and 2 monitors which supports Dual monitor extended Display or duplicated; it requires each computer and laptop has 2 video output interfaces and support extended Display. Support Dual HDMI and HDMI + VGA/ DVI/ DisplayPort computers & laptops (need adapters): perfect for dual HDMI PCs and notebook. Also support HDMI/ VGA/ DVI/ DP video output mixture devices but need reliable adapters (not included), Please be aware of this before purchasing. Cross support multiple platform and devices, Plug and play with no driver needed: fully compatible with Windows 10/7/2000/XP/ and Mac; also support HDMI devices like webcam, hard disk player, game console, DVR, NVR etc.; With an extra USB 2. 0 port for sharing USB printers, scanners and Jump drives; support most wireless keyboard and Mouse. User-friendly switching modes: 1. Mouse click switch: 2. Hot key switching on keyboards that support all operation system; 3. Button selection on front panel; 4; Auto scan switch. Enjoy high resolution with auto EDID and audio support: supports 4K@30Hz ((3840*2160@30HZ) high quality pictures, also support 4K@60Hz monitor but output 4K@30Hz with auto EDID button; with separate audio and microphone output.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Garbage Computer Components

- The HDMI and DVI ports on my PC can output 4K 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz normally when connected directly, but the passthrough doesn't work at that resolution even when I lower it to 30 Hz. In both cases I can see the image, but it is badly distorted and unusable. The display port output works with an HDMI adapter, but only at 30Hz. Keyboard connector on KVM not working. When I connect a keyboard to this port, the keyboard doesn't work at all. On the other hand, if I connect to a USB 2.0 port, itโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • Might corrupt

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good DVM solution for using dual monitors between 4 PCs.

My old MiniViewโ„ข Extreme 4-Port Multimedia KVMP Switcher did a great job supporting 4 PCs even though it was designed for a single VGA monitor port (now obsolete). To upgrade my workstation, I bought a pair of LG 32-inch 4K monitors, which (like most modern monitors) had HTML and Dataport connectors (no VGA or DVI connectors). I've found that most (all?) 4K monitors don't support legacy VGA (so using VGA <=> HDMI adapter was out) so I had to replace my KVMP switcher. Since I have a USBโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Unsure

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Before you buy a KVM

Short Story, research your monitors and HDMI cable types. Good KVM for the money; Compact, can be powered from a USB port or wall outlet1. Check your monitor inputs - some standard Dell monitors have HDMI, but most have DP, DVI, and VGA2. Know Your Video Cable Types โ€“ Since KVM is HDMI, if you need to convert HDMI to DP, DVI, or VGA, you should be aware that there are active DP cables and passive DP cables. An active DP-HDMI cable or dongle is required for this KVM to work properly with aโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Annual Trial
Cons
  • Vulgarity