🚀 Elevate your dual-PC setup to pro-level speed and clarity!
The AV Access KVM Switch 2 Computers 2 Monitors supports dual DisplayPort monitors with resolutions up to 8K@60Hz and 4K@165Hz, enabling seamless control of two computers via one keyboard and mouse. Featuring a high-speed USB 3.0 hub with 5Gbps data transfer, zero latency design, and included cables and IR remote, it’s optimized for professional multitasking, gaming, and high-performance workflows.
Manufacturer | AV Access |
Part number | 8KSW21DP-DM |
Item Weight | 2.05 kg |
Product Dimensions | 23 x 14 x 2.8 cm; 2.05 kg |
Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Item model number | 8KSW21DP-DM-NA-2 |
Size | 8K Displayport KVM Switch 2 momitor |
Colour | 2 Computers 2 Monitors |
Switch Type | 2 way |
Plug profile | Rack Mount |
Switch style | KVM Switch |
Specification met | IP44, Performance Specifications |
Batteries included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | No |
A**R
Flawless
This isn't the first KVM I've used. Previous ones had little things that were annoying-but-bearable-given-the-service. In some ways with this one I downgraded from the previous one, that could handle more computers, but was single screen and HDMI. But I only have two computers I really need to switch between daily, and I considered fewer cables was a very good thing (I like clean cable management, and the difficulty to get there goes up exponentially with the number of computers).Here are the things this one does better than what I've had in the past:- No weird reaction when proxying the keyboard. Sometimes, they will repeat your keypresses several times. Very annoying when it was Ctrl/Cmd+w in a web browser.- Build quality. It's really well made.- USB and audio connections at the front. It looks less clean on the desk, but my son can unplug the keyboard to plug it directly into the gaming PC (allegedly to shave a couple milliseconds in Geometry Dash), and my daughter can easily plug her own headphones in place of the speaker. If it's easier for them to do, it's easier for me to undo.- USB passthrough. It works with a fancy keyboard/mouse that has dedicated software. Other KVMs also work, but without USB passthrough, you only get the standard keyboard/mouse stuff (goodbye the volume and mute buttons). This is minor but nice.- Connections at the back are clever, as well as the centre of gravity. Especially for the AC adapter: it's screwed it and stays in sturdily. KVMs typically sit at the edge of the desk, naturally pulling on the cables in some cases.Lastly, a very nice-to-have that I don't think is documented on this product's page: hotkeys. It's obviously not the only product doing this, but I love it and it works beautifully. And, once again, very clever setup: it's trivial to change the key you want, and for it not to interfere with normal typing.After 10 days using it quite extensively, I have literally zero complaints.
M**.
So far so good... Where others have failed!
I've tried a couple of a cheaper KVM device sold on Amazon and both just wouldn't sync both monitors properly. This is a bit more expensive but comes with all the cables so might work out cheaper if you don't have cables, and I was also skeptical when the documentation said if you have issues use the supplied cables but I initially had issues with my original cables but when I swapped it for theirs it works fine. Works great even though I have quite an odd setup. Laptop with thunderbolt to 2xDP adapter and a desktop with a 2xDP GPU all going through the KVM switch into two DP monitors but one is old and is Displayport 1.0 and the other is even older so it's not even HDMI so has a active DVI to displayport adapter to make it DP compatible. Only thing I'd prefer is a wired remote button rather than the button cell remote but that's a minor gripe when I've finally found a switchbox that can cope with my setup!
P**R
Needed Some Tech Support but Great
To get the refresh rates I wanted I needed to purchase some DP 2.1 cables and then Kevin from AC Access assisted in a firmware update for the switch. Now I’m achieving 3440 x 1440 resolution at 120 Hz with my widescreen Dell Alienware monitor and I’m very happy with the stability and features.
C**E
Good product
Works perfectly, easy to install, all that was needed was inside the box
X**D
Failed after one week
I used this product to connect two pc computers to a 43-inch 4k monitor and it didn't like it.The monitor kept having a blank screen for about 10 seconds and after a week of this irritating behaviour it stopped working.
M**N
HDMI 2.1 for 2 x 4K Gaming Devices at 120Hz no issues. VRR - the whole lot.
I bought this direct from AV Access and it's the only device that actually works!I have an LG G1 and my use case was to get 4 x HDMI 2.1 Devices into the 3 HDMI slots on my TV.I have the Xbox Series X and PS5 Pro both connected to the same port on the TV. I am even using 15m Fibre HDMI cables to connect to the KVM. No i'm not using it as a KVM just to share a port on the TV with both of my gaming devices. Every splitter or other device always has issues (flickering screen etc.). This I have been using for over 6 months. It works flawlessly. Yeah I have to walk over to it to switch between Xbox and PS5 Pro but really...how lazy would you need to be...