StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K 60Hz

Product Overview

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For £263.71 ex-VAT, this StarTech 2‑port DisplayPort dual‑monitor KVM is a sensible “buy it once and forget it” option **if** your use case is pretty straightforward: you want to switch between two DisplayPort computers driving the same dual‑monitor setup. StarTech tends to be reliable in day-to-day office environments, and the fact it’s built for dual DisplayPort makes it a good fit for desks where you’re tired of manual cable swapping and you need consistent monitor positioning, scaling, and quick switching.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it purely on price alone—KVMs live or die on compatibility and signal handling. If you’re running anything unusual (mixing monitor brands/resolutions/refresh rates, docking setups, or laptops that aggressively negotiate DisplayPort modes), you can end up doing more “it works most days” troubleshooting than you’d like. Also, with dual-monitor KVMs, the hidden cost is sometimes time: make sure your monitors are happy at the target modes and that both computers output matching DisplayPort behaviour.

**Who should buy:** UK office/IT teams and knowledge workers with two fixed machines and consistent DisplayPort monitors who want fast switching without messing about. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone with complex display configurations, frequent hardware changes, or a need for more than two computers—because you’ll likely spend more time validating compatibility than saving time.