StarTech.com 2 Port HDMI KVM Switch - 4K 60Hz - Compact Dual Port UHD/Ultra HD USB Desktop KVM Switch w/Integrated 4ft Cables & Audio - Bus Powered & Remote Switching - MacBook ThinkPad

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £84 ex-VAT, this StarTech dual-port HDMI KVM is a sensible “desk problem-solver” if you’ve got two laptops/desktops you swap between all day and you want the basics to just work: one set of keyboard/mouse/video and a simple remote to flip. The compact footprint and integrated short cables are a big deal in real life—less faff, fewer dangling leads, and easier placement on a crowded work surface. Also, because it’s bus-powered, you don’t need another wall-wart or extra wiring to make it behave.

That said, I’d only buy this if your setup matches the intent: HDMI sources, and you’re using common keyboard/mouse dongles (rather than anything quirky or power-hungry). KVMs in this class can be a bit “hit and miss” with edge-case devices or unusual USB peripherals—if you rely on specific high-speed USB gear, it’s worth checking compatibility or testing before committing. If your priority is complicated device support, or you need more than two computers, there are better options; but for switching two HDMI computers on a typical office desk, this is good value and low maintenance.