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IOGEAR 3 0 4 Port Peripheral Sharing Switch GUS434
Last Updated: September 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
753
Unverified
28
Spam Test
PASS
Yes
USB
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 219 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Keyboard
65keyboard and mouse, mouse, switching, mouse and keyboard, work laptop
+89%
-11%
" ... I am using this to share my keyboard and mouse between two computers. ... "
" ... I am using it to connect my mouse and keyboard to my TV, computer, and android streaming box. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend for anyone that needs to keep one keyboard and mouse between two devices. ... "
" ... I have that same issues - minor anonyance compared to having 2 keyboards/mouses ... "
" ... I use this to share s keyboard and mouse between 2 Windows 10 pc’s. ... "
" ... Works great, now I don't need to manually swap keyboard and mouse among my 3 machines. ... "
" ... Works perfectly if you dont want to have 2 different sets of keyboard and mouse on you desk space. ... "
" ... So now I have more computers and displays with multiple inputs, this little switch allows me to share inputs (Mice, Keyboard, Steam Controller). ... "
Mouse
61keyboard, keyboard and mouse, switching, mouse and keyboard, work laptop
+90%
-10%
" ... Works with my gaming keyboard mouse and wireless wifi usb. ... "
" ... Just got it, plugged it in, connected keyboard & mouse and am happily using them for two different computers. ... "
" ... This is the perfect solution for using one keyboard and mouse on two computers. ... "
" ... Works great, now I don't need to manually swap keyboard and mouse among my 3 machines. ... "
" ... I have four computers connected to this little switch and now I can put away all the other keyboards and mice. ... I have my printer, my external hard drive connected to it and can run all four computers without changing keyboards or mice. ... "
" ... Works well for a keyboard and mouse, as well as a printer. ... "
" ... I got the 2.0 version because all I really need it for is my mouse and keyboard. ... "
" ... I have a wireless Microsoft keyboard/mouse combo and it works well. ... "
Device Compatibility
54computers, devices, pc, switching, desktop
+80%
-20%
" ... This was a great device at first. ... "
" ... Sometimes it takes a few seconds for my computers to recognize I've switched. ... "
" ... I use this to switch between my work laptop and personal computer, great for a home office. ... "
" ... I have an older iMac that I've connected to my PC as an external Monitor. ... Although the Mac is older, I do still occasionally do things on the Mac itself. ... $30+ is quite a bit for something that is ultimately a simple switching device. ... "
" ... I hooked it up to my wireless Logitech Unifying receiver, and it easily switches from my Ubuntu machine to ether of my other two windows machines. ... "
" ... Pros: Allows me to quickly switch my input devices from my desktop to my work dock station at home, pretty slick how it works. ... "
" ... I use this daily to switch between work and personal computer. ... "
" ... I have 3 monitors shated between 3 computers configured such that each computer is connected to 2 monitors. ... I rarely have all three computers on and generally I have one running with dual monitor and another on just one screen. ... "
Ports
49usb, computers, kvm, devices, hub
+69%
-31%
" ... I have 3 monitors shated between 3 computers configured such that each computer is connected to 2 monitors. ... "
" ... It recognizes my mouse and keyboard right away, both on a PC and a Macbook Pro (plugged in through an adapter hub). ... "
" ... The left USB lights up the left light, and the right one the right (i.e. ... "
" ... Currently I have 3 computers attached and 2 high powered usb 2 devices and it works without any problems. ... "
" ... This USB switch has been good to me. ... IE, this type of switch is better for gamers than a true KVM. ... "
" ... I did not need to use a micro USB power chord to power it the KVM powered my gaming keyboard without it but I plugged it in anyways because why not have a powered hub when its available. ... My USB Microphone also works on the KVM so my gaming headset switches between computers. ... "
" ... I needed something that would allow me to control my home and work computers while connected to work VPN. ... "
" ... Great to switch my USB devices to multiple computers. ... "
Product Reliability
28switch, worked, working, stopped, worked great
+57%
-43%
" ... Works as intended, hasn't broken yet ... "
" ... Works great, no issues! ... "
" ... I have been using this switch for 4 years now. ... "
" ... It worked immediately. ... "
" ... Day One this is working very well. ... "
" ... I got this about a month ago and I have been using it everyday. ... "
" ... This worked great for months. ... It worked for roughly a year and a half but definitely expected it to last much longer. ... "
" ... One switch I've had now for over 5 years. ... "
Controls
23switch, switches, press, computers, toggle
+57%
-43%
" ... However, it manually switches reliably with a push of a button! ... "
" ... I like the little toggle button. ... "
" ... I hit the selector button and can switch between them instantly. ... Easy set-up, the actual device hides well, and all you see on my desk is the little selector button. ... "
" ... I like the button that switches because you can place it far from the switcher itself. ... "
" ... With a quick press of the button I can move from one to the other. ... "
" ... It does its job and the button is very convenient. ... "
" ... One click and I can switch from on to the other. ... "
" ... I chose this product for the relocatable switch button. ... "
Cables
16switch, wires, button, usb cables, thin
+63%
-38%
" ... Works as intended, cord is a good length, the switcher button is subtle and unobtrusive. ... "
" ... For a four-computer model, only including 6 foot length USB cables seems shortsighted. ... It's unlikely to have four computers all within cable length reach for connecting and still have the switch in a location where the active selection is visible. ... I'd much rather see inclusion of 10 foot cables, or perhaps two of each. ... "
" ... Cable for the switching button is a good length. ... "
" ... It's very easy to install and use, the cord lengths are good and the length of the cable for the selector switch is a nice touch, so you can keep the switch out of sight if you choose. ... "
" ... It's a single pole momentary micro switch with two wires. ... "
" ... the cords line up with the light they are plugged into as you would expect them to). ... I would have preferred buying a short wire for my desktop, and a longer one for the other systems I connect to it. ... "
" ... This is NOT included and mini USB cables are rare these days. ... "
" ... Works as intended, cord is a good length, the switcher button is subtle and unobtrusive. ... "
Ease of Use
13switch, simple, install, easy to use, button
+92%
-8%
" ... Its easy and takes 5 secs to swap! ... "
" ... Easy to fix, and quite easy to mod. ... "
" ... It's fast and easy. ... "
" ... I'd prefer a switch per device so I could bounce between the two I most regularly use easier. ... "
" ... The picture I posted on this review is the only one you'll ever need to see in order to understand how easy this has made switching between controlling my macbook pro laptop and my desktop. ... "
" ... Simple switch, works well. ... "
" ... Easy set-up, the actual device hides well, and all you see on my desk is the little selector button. ... "
" ... This product is well made, is really easy to use, just plug&play. ... "
USB
13switch, devices, hub, computers, usb ports
+62%
-38%
" ... This USB switch has been good to me. ... "
" ... After having used this switch daily, I can confidently say this is the best USB sharing device I have ever used. ... "
" ... I really like this USB switch. ... This replaces a USB switch had physical contacts and this works much better. ... "
" ... Works great as a USB switch. ... It can switch up to 4 USB ports to 2 computers. ... "
" ... Great to switch my USB devices to multiple computers. ... "
" ... Likely more to do with USB than this specific product. ... "
" ... Currently I have 3 computers attached and 2 high powered usb 2 devices and it works without any problems. ... "
Overall performance
12switch, slow, gets, fast, computers
+75%
-25%
" ... I use this at work and it works pretty flawlessly. ... "
" ... Switch overs happen quite fast too. ... "
" ... This does the job. ... "
" ... It's fast and easy. ... "
" ... For some people, supporting USB3 speed is a critical feature ... "
" ... This worked perfectly to switch between a Ryzen 7 system running windows 10 and an old XPS 720 running windows 7. i'm shocked it worked so well. ... "
" ... At first I loved this as it made my job easier with 2 computers. ... "
Software Platform
10windows 7, windows 10, vpn, switch, software
+70%
-30%
" ... I needed something that would allow me to control my home and work computers while connected to work VPN. ... Software solutions proved very tricky with the VPN so I started looking for old KVM type products and found this one. ... "
" ... I use as a KVM (minus the M) switch for Windows tablets so I don't need video. ... "
" ... Despite them all being connected via SSH, occasionally, I need to do UI work, and this has helped me increase my productivity, by allowing me to push a button and my mouse works on another machine. ... "
" ... - I have multiple laptops running Windows and Ubuntu, and a desktop running Ubuntu. ... "
" ... This worked perfectly to switch between a Ryzen 7 system running windows 10 and an old XPS 720 running windows 7. i'm shocked it worked so well. ... "
" ... I do most my coding work on a built Windows desktop, but the best design software like Sketch and Framer are macOS exclusives with no equivalence on Windows. ... "
" ... I do most my coding work on a built Windows desktop, but the best design software like Sketch and Framer are macOS exclusives with no equivalence on Windows. ... "
Lagging
7switching, switch, sometimes, second delay, slow
+29%
-71%
" ... Sometimes a device would require a reboot to get it to detect, but that's ok. ... "
" ... The delay between switching devices and the devices being recognized is also annoying. ... "
" ... It took me multiple days to find the cause of the freezing. ... "
Cleaning
7space, cleaned, clean, enabled, switching
+86%
-14%
" ... Keeps my desk clean switching computers. ... "
" ... I restored the pc, then did a clean install, etc. ... "
" ... Working good, clean, small size. ... "
" ... Cleaned up my desk and enabled me to have space for other things. ... "
" ... Cleaned up my desk and enabled me to have space for other things. ... "
" ... Cleaned up my desk and enabled me to have space for other things. ... "
Gaming
6switch, pc, game, laptop, lag
+83%
-17%
" ... Work on 1 computer, gaming on the other. ... I have not noticed any lag while gaming. ... "
" ... I always end up in this guessing game of cycling through a guessed number of taps to switch to a different PC. ... "
" ... I game with it with no issues. ... "
" ... I game with it with no issues. ... "
" ... I game with it with no issues. ... "
Price
6think, option, money, best, value
+50%
-50%
" ... disappointed for almost 70 dollars ... "
Remote
6switch, button, selected, input, computers
+33%
-67%
" ... My only nitpick in the design is a light indicator on the remote button to show the input. ... "
" ... If you've got this unit tucked away behind your monitor and you use the remote, you can't easily look and tell which number is selected. ... And, there should be a secondary light on the remote. ... For my setup the remote is kind of useless. ... "
Cable Length
6cables, wire, long enough, long, button
+50%
-50%
" ... It also will not work with long (6') USB cables. ... "
Setup
5install, easy, works great, set, desk
+100%
" ... Thats totally better than having one full setup and playing off a laptop screen, or having a set on my desk for both. ... "
Marketplace
5works as advertised, works, expected, described
+100%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Original Review (5 stars): ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... I will be ordering another one! ... "
Build Quality
5thin, switch, plastic, remiss, mention
+60%
-40%
" ... skeptical at first because of the build quality but works great. ... "
" ... nice if it were thicker. ... "
" ... The device appears to be well constructed. ... "
User Manual
3scant, manual, information, helpful
-100%
" ... The information in the user manual is scant and not very helpful. ... "
" ... The information in the user manual is scant and not very helpful. ... "
" ... The information in the user manual is scant and not very helpful. ... "
Returns
3return, replacement, product
-100%
" ... Can I get a refund? ... "
" ... And now it is too late to return this item, so I am stuck with a product I cannot use. ... "
" ... And now it is too late to return this item, so I am stuck with a product I cannot use. ... "
Product As Described
3works as advertised, works, expected, described
+100%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works exactly as expected. ... "
Display Clarity
3dual, screen, lights, leds, host
+67%
-33%
" ... I rarely have all three computers on and generally I have one running with dual monitor and another on just one screen. ... "
" ... The LED setup is more primitive than one expects (2 fixed green LEDs, 2 fixed red LEDs, rather than 4 dual color LEDs indicating active host device), and there is no active host detection, so you have to cycle through each host port (by pressing a button). ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 3
Display
Type: LED