StarTech 4-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K 60Hz, Hub, Audio | Desktop, Control four computers, Share keyboard mouse and two displays, Multi-computer access, Separate audio control
Product Overview
The StarTech 4-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch is the product covered in this review. Below we break down what the published specifications mean in practice, the features that matter, and — where available — what verified buyers report after living with it. Every claim here comes from the manufacturer’s spec sheet or from reviews you can open and read yourself on Amazon.
Starting with the headline specification: DUAL MONITOR SUPPORT. This 4-port dual DP KVM switch with dual-display capability, makes it easy to create a multimedia workstation that can switch between two dual-head DP systems
Key Features
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DUAL MONITOR SUPPORT
This 4-port dual DP KVM switch with dual-display capability, makes it easy to create a multimedia workstation that can switch between two dual-head DP systems
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HIGH RESOLUTIONS
This dual DisplayPort KVM switch combines dual 4K 60Hz displays with KVM switch control of four connected PC and Mac computers
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EASY PERIPHERAL SHARING
The TAA compliant KVM switch features full multimedia control with separate 3.5 mm microphone and speaker ports and two USB ports separate from the HID keyboard and mouse
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VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY
This DisplayPort KVM switch is ideal in environments where high-quality imaging and computing bandwidth are critical, such as graphic design, video editing, CAD drawing etc.Product information
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Our verdict is an editorial assessment built from published specifications, current price, warranty terms and a comparison against the alternatives reviewed on MegaDealShop. We do not publish reader testimonials or user star ratings: when we quote buyer feedback, we link to the source (Amazon, the manufacturer) so you can verify it yourself.
What buyers report
Excerpts from verified purchase reviews on Amazon. We quote them verbatim so you can judge for yourself — open the product listing to read the full context.
DavidWY Verified Purchase — Amazon
“I have had this KVM for ~2 years now and have had very few complaints. I have 4 computers connected to it (3 PC's Windows 10, Linux Ubuntu 18.04), and one Mac. There are many things that I like about this device and overall I have very few complaints.”
David Snook Verified Purchase — Amazon
“I've tried several KVMs, including some models that had faster switching or more features, but this is the one that has been most reliable for me.”
Our Verdict
Pros
- DUAL MONITOR SUPPORT
- HIGH RESOLUTIONS
- EASY PERIPHERAL SHARING
- VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY
Cons
- Really only a problem if I let it sit overnight.
- The most noticeable issue is that switching takes a while, but I've just learned to be patient.