ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Remote Port Selector

Product Overview

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For £72.71 ex-VAT, the ATEN 2‑port USB 4K HDMI cable KVM with remote selector is a pretty sensible buy if you want “quick and tidy” input switching without turning your desk into a cabling project. It’s aimed at straightforward dual‑PC setups: office desktops/laptops on shared monitors where you don’t need fancy USB peripheral switching—just want to flick between machines reliably. In day-to-day use, the main win is convenience: less messing about with monitor inputs, fewer “why won’t this handshake work today?” moments than you get when you’re swapping cables manually.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your goal is a full workstation KVM experience (multiple USB devices, keyboard/mouse control, or more complex multi-monitor layouts). Cable KVMs like this can also be more sensitive to how your PCs and monitor handle video negotiation—usually fine, but not the place to go if you’re dealing with picky graphics drivers or odd resolutions. If you want simple, low-friction switching for one display between two systems, this is good value; if you need broader control or flexibility, spend the time to match the KVM class to your real requirements first, otherwise you’ll end up upgrading sooner than you’d like.