ATEN USB DisplayPort Dual Display Secure KVM; 1,8M USB DisplayPort Dual Display

Product Overview

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For £37.78 ex-VAT, this ATEN USB DisplayPort dual-display secure KVM is the sort of “get two screens working between machines without getting fancy” solution that can make sense in a small office or shared workspace. If you’re moving between a laptop and a desktop and want consistent use of two monitors (rather than constantly re-plugging cables), the value is pretty solid—especially if your alternative is swapping leads every time or using something clunkier that doesn’t play nicely with newer setups. It’s also the kind of KVM that suits admins/teams who want predictable, low-friction day-to-day switching.

That said, I’d only buy it if you’re sure about your exact screen setup and ports—dual-display KVMs are where people get bitten by compatibility quirks (GPU/driver behavior, cable/refresh-rate expectations, and whether both displays need to be identical). If you’re expecting high-end gaming smoothness or “always-perfect” 2-monitor performance across every laptop model, you might be disappointed at this price point. For normal business use (docs, spreadsheets, internal apps, presentations), it’s likely to feel like a bargain; for demanding or mixed hardware environments, I’d test with your specific devices first or look at a pricier model with more proven compatibility.