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StarTech com 2 Port Dual DisplayPort USB KVM Switch with Audio USB 2 0 Hub
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
274
Old Reviews
149
Unverified
62
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0.14 meters
SIZE
Yes
3.5 MM JACK
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 63 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
25monitors, dvi, displayport, dual, cables
+72%
-28%
" ... If you search around for a KVM switch that can drive two monitors at this resolution, there aren't many. ... Suspecting the cables (Amazon Basics 10 ft Mini DisplayPort (DP) to DisplayPort), I got a different set of DisplayPort cables and the problem was solved. ... Mac to KVM switch: use the Mini DP to DP cables that come with the LG 31MU97 monitors ... UPDATE: It appears StarTech has two product ids for the DP KVM switches. ... "
" ... I bought the dual DVI monitor, two computer version to enable monitor sharing between my home machine (Windows 7) and my work laptop (Windows X). ... "
" ... Note that this one is for digital monitors vice the older VGA style. ... It has lots of USB connectors for keyboard, mice, and a few other devices. ... "
" ... I was looking for a KVM that could switch dual Displayport monitors between two computers. ... Switches Audio, dual displayport monitors, and USB between two computers. ... I also picked up a set of KVM cables (DP4N1USB6) for use with this unit and they also work well. ... "
" ... Home office with 2 monitors, tower computer and laptop with docking station. ... "
" ... I am connecting 1 mac and 1 pc to a couple of monitors, all with display port cables. ... I'm also using the 4 USB 2.0 connectors. ... "
" ... The extra USB ports are a bonus. ... Difficult to find a DisplayPort KVM with 4K @ 60Hz, and this one is great. ... "
" ... Excellent Switch using Display ports ... "
Device Compatibility
20monitors, kvm, dual, two monitors, computers
+60%
-40%
" ... I bought the dual DVI monitor, two computer version to enable monitor sharing between my home machine (Windows 7) and my work laptop (Windows X). ... Works fairly reliably. ... Occasionally (say <5% of the time), when switching to a different machine the second monitor won't be recognized. ... "
" ... Home office with 2 monitors, tower computer and laptop with docking station. ... I used to have to hook everything up, unhook it all, hook it up again and so on. ... "
" ... Monitors worked fine. ... "
" ... I constantly dock and undock my work laptop and share my speakers, mouse, keyboard, and dual monitors with my home desktop. ... "
" ... Using it to alternate between my Lenovo OneLink doc and my desktop machine. ... "
" ... I work in a home office with two computers with dual screens. ... Granted, it helps if you know how to do all this - a computer technician in the family is handy - I wouldn't have been able to do the set-up myself as I does get complicated. ... "
" ... Everything worked on both the computer and laptop. ... "
" ... Bought this to run a dual monitor multiplatform systems. ... "
Keyboard
16mouse, kvm, keyboard and mouse, switch, usb ports
+69%
-31%
" ... This unit has known problems with wireless devices so I am avoiding that issue through a Logitech MX mouse which can be used with multiple computers. ... "
" ... It has lots of USB connectors for keyboard, mice, and a few other devices. ... "
" ... This thing is operating very well, I can use my wireless keyboard and mouse, two monitors between my two computers, and I do not notice any signal degridgation. ... "
" ... Screens are working well, wired keyboard and mouse to. ... "
" ... This allowed me to connect both video cables and the keyboard/mouse connection from the KVM into the laptop dock, then all I needed to do was connect the dock, with one USB cable, to my laptop. ... "
" ... I constantly dock and undock my work laptop and share my speakers, mouse, keyboard, and dual monitors with my home desktop. ... I've never had any issues, and I'm using a nano receiver for my wireless mouse / keyboard combo. ... "
" ... Other thoughts: I use a wireless keyboard/mouse combo and the base station is plugged into one of the USB ports on the KVM. ... "
" ... This allows for me to run dual screens on all 3 computers with one keyboard and mouse with the switch in the middle. ... "
Cables
15kvm, displayport, switch, startech, male
+67%
-33%
" ... Suspecting the cables (Amazon Basics 10 ft Mini DisplayPort (DP) to DisplayPort), I got a different set of DisplayPort cables and the problem was solved. ... "
" ... I also picked up a set of KVM cables (DP4N1USB6) for use with this unit and they also work well. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, i just needed to make sure that I had the proper cables. ... "
" ... Lots of cables but works perfect. ... "
" ... You must buy StarTech brand cables for it to work. ... Once I got their cables, the switch box functions very nicely. ... "
" ... The first bit of fun is shopping for cables that match your computers. ... When it was set up, I can't say as the tangle of cables (pic) made my office look any better. ... "
" ... And I am especially impressed that I can plug my printer's USB cable into the KVM and that printer is available to whichever computer is active on the KVM. ... "
" ... I did go and buy all new DVI cables as well as new USB A Male to B Male cables. ... "
Product Reliability
14working, switch, problems, kvm, switches
+64%
-36%
" ... I will be reviewing my post in a few months - and I hope is working as well as it does today! ... "
" ... But it is rugged and dependable. ... "
" ... This worked perfectly out of the box. ... Works great so far (had it installed for 1 week). ... "
" ... After doing that in front of a client I decided to give it one more go - I purchased 3 switches and gave them all a test. ... "
" ... I have only had it for 3 days but it has not had any problems. ... I use the Crtl hotkeys to switch and have no problems. ... "
" ... Once I had all the required cables, I installed everything powered down and then had almost no issues – now a week later. ... "
" ... this device is working well. ... "
" ... worked as expected ... "
Setup
13set, instructions, kvm, easy to set, difficult
+69%
-31%
" ... I'm posting below the cables I got, in case someone else is looking for a similar setup: ... "
" ... It is a good size though, and it was easy to set up. ... "
" ... Upon initial set-up, it worked great! ... "
" ... Just got it, plug it in 5 min and worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... Easiest KVM in the world to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, though there really are no instructions except what you can get online, which might be difficult if your monitors are not connected. ... "
" ... First time setup was super easy. ... "
" ... I did follow the video instructions on how to set it up. ... Very helpful representative via a Chat session. ... "
Mouse
13keyboard and mouse, keyboard, kvm, monitors, computers
+69%
-31%
" ... This unit has known problems with wireless devices so I am avoiding that issue through a Logitech MX mouse which can be used with multiple computers. ... "
" ... This thing is operating very well, I can use my wireless keyboard and mouse, two monitors between my two computers, and I do not notice any signal degridgation. ... "
" ... Screens are working well, wired keyboard and mouse to. ... "
" ... This allowed me to connect both video cables and the keyboard/mouse connection from the KVM into the laptop dock, then all I needed to do was connect the dock, with one USB cable, to my laptop. ... "
" ... I constantly dock and undock my work laptop and share my speakers, mouse, keyboard, and dual monitors with my home desktop. ... I've never had any issues, and I'm using a nano receiver for my wireless mouse / keyboard combo. ... "
" ... I have a Smart card reader and use both wireless keyboard and mouse with unify connector, no issues whatsoever. ... "
" ... Other thoughts: I use a wireless keyboard/mouse combo and the base station is plugged into one of the USB ports on the KVM. ... "
" ... This allows for me to run dual screens on all 3 computers with one keyboard and mouse with the switch in the middle. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.14 meters
Connectivity
3.5 mm Jack: Yes
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
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