StarTech.com 6ft (1.8m) HDMI KVM Cable, USB 2.0, 3.5mm Audio, Universally Compatible Combo Cable for KVM Switches

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At £41.53 ex-VAT for a 6ft combo HDMI/KVM lead, this is the kind of “make it work” cable you buy when you’ve already got a KVM setup and just need a proper, compatible run rather than bodging adapters. The fact it’s HDMI plus USB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio all in one jacket is genuinely useful in the real world: fewer connections to manage, less chance of “it video-works but keyboard won’t” type issues, and it’s the right length for desks, small racks, and most short patch routes. If your KVM supports this style of cabling, it’s good value because you’re paying for reliability and convenience more than novelty.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it blindly if you’re unsure your KVM switch expects an HDMI combo lead (some setups are picky about cable style, USB handling, and audio routing). If you only need video and USB control but not audio, you may be paying for bits you won’t use. Also, 6ft is fine for most office distances, but if you’re pushing farther or through messy environments, you’ll want to think about signal integrity and cable management rather than assuming “KVM cable = always good.” Overall: buy it if you know your KVM is compatible and you want a clean, dependable replacement/extra run; skip it if compatibility isn’t confirmed or you’re chasing longer-distance performance.