StarTech 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch, 5Gbps, TAA (HBS304A24A) | 4 USB 3.0 x 4 computers, USB-A/B switch, Mac Windows Linux, Remote port selector, Hot-pluggable, Over-current protection
Product Overview
The StarTech 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing 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: INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY. This 4x4 peripheral sharing switch lets you share four USB 3.0 peripheral devices between four different computers, creating a more cost-efficient work area.
Key Features
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INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
This 4x4 peripheral sharing switch lets you share four USB 3.0 peripheral devices between four different computers, creating a more cost-efficient work area.
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UNIVERSAL SHARING SWITCH
The 4X4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch works with Mac / Windows / Linux.
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FAST DATA TRANSFER SPEED
The USB switch supports USB 3.0 (up to 5Gbps), providing high-bandwidth support. The USB 3.0 switch is also backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 and works with older devices.
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EASY TO USE
The plug-and-play USB switch features a remote port selector that lets you switch peripheral devices from one computer to another with the press of a button.Product information
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Series 4X4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch
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Product Dimensions 3.7 x 3.7 x 1 inches
How we rate products
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 We do not publish reader testimonials or user star ratings: when we quote buyer feedback, we link to the source (Amazon, the manufacturer) so you can verify it yourself.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.
Amazon Customer Verified Purchase — Amazon
“This little USB switch/hub fit my needs very well. I wanted a way to easily share my wired peripherals between three computers. I connected this device to open usb ports on my home laptop dock, my work laptop dock, and my tower pc using the supplied cables.”
Clint Barrett Verified Purchase — Amazon
“I started poking around Amazon for a solid USB KVM for my dual laptop setup. This should've been easy right? Most products that I found (yes, I read reviews) were tinged with all sort of negative comments. This sort of thing should be easy and just work, right? This guys does!”
Our Verdict
Pros
- INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
- UNIVERSAL SHARING SWITCH
- FAST DATA TRANSFER SPEED
- EASY TO USE
Cons
- The only complaint I think any nit-pickers could find would be the cords.
- I don't see this as problem as it's easy enough to just kind of tuck them behind the desk or laptop, but someone might appreciate the feedback, if that's a concern for you.