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Plugable USB 2 0 Switch for One Button Swapping of USB Device Hub Between Two Computers A B switch
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
637
Unverified
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USB
LED
TYPE
36 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 346 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
97computers, two computers, hub, keyboard and mouse, desktop
+80%
-20%
" ... I have a Thinkpad keyboard that I love, and with this switch, I can easily use it for both my desktop and laptop. ... "
" ... Great for using 1 printer between 2 computers. ... "
" ... Overall a good product for Windows machines. ... "
" ... I own a desktop and laptop that share a single Acer Predator X34 monitor. ... "
" ... Works great, have to my PC tower and the other half to my 2017 Macbook Pro ... "
" ... I use this to switch my desktop to a laptop docking station. ... "
" ... I use this to share my wireless keyboard/mouse between two computer systems. ... "
" ... I have a printer, wireless mouse, and a wireless keyboard plugged into my hub. ... "
Ports
84usb, hub, usb 3 0, cables, plugable
+79%
-21%
" ... I have a USB hub attached to it with a gaming mouse and keyboard attached to the hub. ... "
" ... I decided to take advantage of Acer's built in USB 3.0 hub (it comes with a USB 3.0 cable) on the back of the X34 by hooking up a Alienware USB keyboard, Logitech mouse, and Microsoft mini-cam. ... After they were connected, I added the Plugable Switch (it comes with two cables) to the laptop and desktop. ... I haven't tested the USB 3.0 throughput, but I'll run a few tests and post back after living with this setup for a few weeks. ... "
" ... This is exactly what I've been looking for, a very simple pushbutton usb 3.0 switch. ... With this switch, I can pass one of my motherboard's usb 3.0 controller to the VM, and leave one on the host, then connect one port on this switch to a usb port on each controller, allowing me to switch peripherals between host and guest with a single button press. ... Now, all my peripherals plug into a single powered usb 3.0 hub, and then pass through to this switch. ... "
" ... I use this to switch my desktop to a laptop docking station. ... "
" ... These things are great for moving USB hard drives from one machine to another. ... "
" ... So I have two laptops and switching monitor/keyboard/mouse from one to the other is as easy as two clicks (one to my HDMI switch and one to my USB switch). ... "
" ... It works perfectly with my hub (this one: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-4-Port-Individual-Switches-HB-UMLS/dp/B00BWF5U0M). ... I have a printer, wireless mouse, and a wireless keyboard plugged into my hub. ... The hub is plugged into this switch, and the switched is plugged into two different laptops, A & B. ... "
" ... And they provide two USB cables in the box, so it's a complete solution. ... "
Keyboard
70switch, keyboard and mouse, mouse, two computers, computers
+87%
-13%
" ... Great for multiplexing a keyboard between 2 machines. ... I have a Thinkpad keyboard that I love, and with this switch, I can easily use it for both my desktop and laptop. ... "
" ... It's great because when i do work from home, I can use the one keyboard/mouse set and switch from my home desktop to my work laptop on my split dual monitor set up and use work with both computers. ... "
" ... I have a USB hub attached to it with a gaming mouse and keyboard attached to the hub. ... The switch allows me to keep my existing KVM for video switching and use this to switch the gaming mouse and keyboard. ... "
" ... The mouse, keyboard and mini-cam all work perfectly on both computers! ... "
" ... Bought this with a usb hub for easy keyboard/mouse switching between a laptop and desktop. ... "
" ... This unit allows me to quickly switch keyboard use between laptops. ... "
" ... I use this to share my wireless keyboard/mouse between two computer systems. ... So I have two laptops and switching monitor/keyboard/mouse from one to the other is as easy as two clicks (one to my HDMI switch and one to my USB switch). ... "
" ... I have a printer, wireless mouse, and a wireless keyboard plugged into my hub. ... "
Mouse
60keyboard, keyboard and mouse, switch, logitech, computers
+92%
-8%
" ... It's great because when i do work from home, I can use the one keyboard/mouse set and switch from my home desktop to my work laptop on my split dual monitor set up and use work with both computers. ... "
" ... I have a USB hub attached to it with a gaming mouse and keyboard attached to the hub. ... The switch allows me to keep my existing KVM for video switching and use this to switch the gaming mouse and keyboard. ... "
" ... The mouse, keyboard and mini-cam all work perfectly on both computers! ... "
" ... Bought this with a usb hub for easy keyboard/mouse switching between a laptop and desktop. ... "
" ... I use this to share my wireless keyboard/mouse between two computer systems. ... So I have two laptops and switching monitor/keyboard/mouse from one to the other is as easy as two clicks (one to my HDMI switch and one to my USB switch). ... "
" ... I have a printer, wireless mouse, and a wireless keyboard plugged into my hub. ... "
" ... Purchased this device to have my wireless Microsoft Scupture keyboard and mouse used to control two computers (one at a time). ... Inserted the wireless receiver for the keyboard/mouse combination and device worked perfectly to switch between the two computers. ... "
" ... Using this device, I can also share a keyboard and mouse between the two machines. ... "
USB
47switch, hub, usb 3 0, usb 2 0, computers
+79%
-21%
" ... I haven't tested the USB 3.0 throughput, but I'll run a few tests and post back after living with this setup for a few weeks. ... "
" ... This is exactly what I've been looking for, a very simple pushbutton usb 3.0 switch. ... With this switch, I can pass one of my motherboard's usb 3.0 controller to the VM, and leave one on the host, then connect one port on this switch to a usb port on each controller, allowing me to switch peripherals between host and guest with a single button press. ... "
" ... These things are great for moving USB hard drives from one machine to another. ... "
" ... And they provide two USB cables in the box, so it's a complete solution. ... "
" ... Anyway you can also use this for sharing printers, external hard drives, and other peripherals. ... "
" ... I'm using a USB 2.0 hub: ... "
" ... I have several USB peripherals and they all work on both computers when I need to switch. ... "
" ... I have a device which can't be hooked up through a USB hub and was slightly worried that the switch would act as a USB hub. ... "
Product Reliability
44months, switch, working, stopped working, failed
+50%
-50%
" ... I have had this for a month and stopped working. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised, but we had to work-around and issue for our atypical use so we subtracted 1 star in this review. ... The blue LED flashes on and off every couple of seconds once the Vaio is turned on but it will not stay locked on it even when pressing its button. ... At that time, the virtual machine can be powered-off and the switch will remained locked on the Vaio until it is powered down for an extended period of time. ... "
" ... Second attempt at using this product and it Failed again. ... "
" ... I've had this for months and it doesn't switch reliably. ... "
" ... Stopped working after 4 months. ... "
" ... Worked for about a week then just stopped for unknown reasons. ... "
" ... Worked well for awhile before one usb port stopped working. ... "
" ... Failed completely after 2 months use. ... "
Controls
33switch, push, press, b, switches
+42%
-58%
" ... Straight out the box, I took note of the small switch button that other reviewers have commented about. ... You had to be a REAL man or a REAL woman to press that button and make it switch. ... No accidental triggering of the switch. ... Leading up to the point that I became too frustrated to deal with it anymore, even just barely touching the button would break contact for the A channel, forcing the keyboard to disconnect and reconnect to the system on that channel. ... Cheap push button switches with poor quality control means that some of these units work stupendously all the time for a long time, while some fail rapidly or even right out of the box. ... "
" ... When the button is held, the source remains locked until it is released. ... After that, it can be switched back to the Vaio and remain locked on it even after releasing the button. ... "
" ... My work computer is plugged into the A side, but when i hit the button for the A side, my work computer will get the "usb drive failed" message. ... "
" ... Button to switch keyboards does not work very well. ... "
" ... A few switch cycles and it would receive but not transmit. ... "
" ... The other side only works when I hold down the button, which isn't particularly practical ... "
" ... Sometimes pushing the switch works, sometimes it doesnt. ... "
" ... The switch is tiny and flimsy and does not always engage. ... It would not consistently switch from Computer A <-> B even after pressing the button once - have to click it a couple of times now. ... "
Marketplace
26advertised, exactly as advertised, worked, described, replacement
+96%
-4%
" ... Worked exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... The Plugable switch was received today. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as described ... "
" ... I bought another one from Monoprice.com and this one works perfectly. ... "
" ... just as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank goodness for this! ... "
Setup
25easy to install, software, installation, switch, simple
+96%
-4%
" ... The unit is well built, compact, easy to set up, and easy to hide (it's a bit clunky when it's all wired up) The packaging was good, not in "Engrish" and everything was included thankfully. ... "
" ... 0 setup time. ... "
" ... No setup stuff involved. ... "
" ... Makes my conputer setup simple ... "
" ... Made my setup much easier to deal with. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze, and it will be perfect for my home office setup! ... "
" ... Installation was a no brainer and I was up and running in a few minutes. ... "
" ... Perfect for a surveillance DVR and computer setup. ... I had zero problems with the installation. ... "
Cables
20switch, usb, printer, included, cords
+60%
-40%
" ... Came with 2 usb cables, wasnt expecting that. ... "
" ... So simple to use, just plug in the printer and run USB cables to each computer. ... "
" ... This lets me switch easily between two laptops without having to play with cables. ... "
" ... It comes with two 3' USB cables, but since my home computer is in my entertainment center, I needed to buy an extra longer (15' USB cable). ... "
" ... Good build quality of unit and cables ... "
" ... After a few months we gave up on it as it was faster to just plug the printer cable into whichever computer needed the printer rather than play with the switch. ... "
" ... The cables needed were supplied. ... "
" ... It is very simple to install, the connection cables are a reasonable length (not too long or too short), and it has been very reliable. ... "
Product As Described
19advertised, exactly as advertised, worked, described, works as promised
+100%
" ... Worked exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as described ... "
" ... just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Other that that works as promised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as expected. ... "
Ease of Use
18easy, simple, setup, set, software
+100%
" ... The unit is well built, compact, easy to set up, and easy to hide (it's a bit clunky when it's all wired up) The packaging was good, not in "Engrish" and everything was included thankfully. ... "
" ... As easy as pressing the button to swap computers. ... "
" ... No setup stuff involved. ... "
" ... I really like this easy to use switch. ... "
" ... Makes life too much easier. ... "
" ... Makes my conputer setup simple ... "
" ... Super simple to set up, and super easy to use. ... Made my setup much easier to deal with. ... "
" ... Easy set-up and does not take up too much space on the desk. ... "
Price
14pay, money, guess, waste, good product
+71%
-29%
" ... Very good product at a cheap price. ... "
" ... Works great, excellent quality and price. ... "
" ... Great quality and functionality in a compact package, all at a great price! ... "
" ... It doesn't get much simpler or more cost effective. ... "
" ... It works for what it is, and I'm fortunate for the price. ... "
" ... The price was excellent and just what I'm looking for. ... "
Overall performance
13well, job, peripherals, otherwise, fine
+100%
" ... Works well with no hiccups. ... "
" ... Works pretty well. ... "
" ... works like a champ. ... "
" ... Does the job without problems. ... "
" ... It does the job! ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Does the job well most of the time. ... "
" ... does the job ... "
Build Quality
11works well, switch, push, dodgy, conviction
+73%
-27%
" ... Strong and works well. ... "
" ... Seems unnecessarily bulky, but the device works well. ... "
" ... I've used Plugable products in the past, because they have been rock solid. ... "
" ... Solid, switches so easily and perfectly. ... "
" ... works well for other use cases. ... for my use case, this works well enough. ... "
" ... All cables are detachable which is nice in case they break. ... "
" ... I opened up the device--very simple inside, two physical switches (latching pushbuttons--one normally open, the other normally closed) that are "flipped" whenever you press the button on top of the box. ... "
Returns
10returning, returned, refund, failed, worked
+10%
-90%
" ... The first failed with days of receipt so I returned. ... The second one failed 3 days after the return window closed! ... "
" ... It's better than not having a switch, and I'm not inclined to go through the return process, because I need a solution, and this mostly works, but it's rather annoying, and if I were starting from scratch I'd try a different brand. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it is past the return/exchange period so I'm out $25. ... "
" ... I ended up trashing the three I purchased. ... "
" ... Suggestive that I got a faulty unit the first time, and it would not have occurred to me to return it. ... "
" ... Will be seeing a refund and return. ... "
" ... It was returned. ... "
" ... Now I have the hassle of returning it. ... "
Features
10switch, green, blue, bright, virtual machine
+60%
-40%
" ... And the light changes color, so at a glance you know which one it is connected to. ... "
" ... Do note that the blue LED lights are VERY VERY bright, so you wouldn't want to have in a room where you intend to sleep. ... "
" ... Works great and an extra great feature is that the A/B switch displays a green light for the A (for azure . ... "
" ... The blue light is super bright, so have used electrical tape over the top when I need the room to be dark! ... "
" ... Green or Blue light indicator on the Switch. ... "
" ... I mean very very bright - and it is illuminated all the time, so putting it in your bedroom might be a question of light tolerance ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 36 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Display
Type: LED
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