StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K 60Hz, 2x USB 5Gbps Hub Ports, 2x USB 2.0 HID Ports, Hotkey and Push-Button Switching, TAA Compliant - ESD Level 3 Protection

Product Overview

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If you’re a small office (or home office) that needs to juggle two computers with a shared keyboard/mouse and two monitors, this StarTech 2-port DisplayPort KVM is a sensible, “just works” choice—especially if you want physical push-button switching plus hotkeys. The fact it brings along USB hub functionality makes a real difference in day-to-day use: you can keep dongles, webcams, or a headset receiver attached to the KVM rather than constantly moving USB cables. In practice, that reduces the faff enough that you’ll actually use the dual-machine setup instead of working around it.

That said, at £318.55 ex-VAT it’s not a bargain KVM; it’s priced for reliability and clean switching. I’d be cautious if you’re chasing the cheapest possible solution, or if your workflow is heavily latency-sensitive (e.g., high-end CAD/gaming) where KVMs can be “good enough” but never quite the same as direct connection. It’s also better suited to DisplayPort environments—if your monitors or PCs are mixed (HDMI-heavy setups), you may end up paying for adapters that quietly erase the value. Overall: good fit for teams and admin/IT users who need dependable two-PC, dual-monitor switching with USB convenience, and not so good if you only need occasional switching or you’re cost-optimising.