ATEN CE840 - KVM extender - HDBaseT 3.0, 1GbE - USB - 1000Base-T - up to 100 m

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

ATEN’s CE840 is the kind of KVM extender you buy when you’re trying to get proper “workstation feel” across a site without running a messy bundle of USB cables and hoping for the best. The HDBaseT side of it is the real selling point: for the money, you’re paying for reliability and reach (especially in environments where cable runs are longer than typical USB extenders tolerate). If you’ve got a control room, trading floor, classroom lab, or any setup where you need keyboard/mouse/video continuity from a local desk to a remote PC, this is a sensible choice—particularly when you want something that behaves predictably for day-to-day use.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it casually for a desk-to-desk hobby deployment. At ~£935 ex-VAT, you’re paying “it just works” pricing, and you should only go for it if you genuinely need the distance, the stability, and the single-link approach. Also double-check that your target PC hardware, peripherals (USB devices), and display setup are a match—KVM extenders are great, but they’re not magic for every quirky USB device or every unusual display format. If you’re mainly extending a couple of offices over a short run, cheaper USB/IP or simpler extenders can be better value; if you need robust, pro-grade remote control at range, the CE840 looks like money well spent.