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

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If you’re using a KVM switch that takes “combo” leads (video over Dual‑HDMI plus audio and USB for keyboard/mouse), this kind of StarTech cable is exactly the boring-but-important thing you want in a rack. At £59.58 ex‑VAT for a 1.8m run, you’re paying for reliable build quality and straightforward compatibility, and that matters because cheap KVM cables tend to cause flaky USB disconnects or weird “no signal” issues that waste far more time than the price difference. StarTech is usually pretty dependable for this sort of accessory, and the TAA compliance angle is a plus if you’re dealing with public sector procurement.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it just because it’s “universally compatible.” KVM setups are picky: the exact port layout and what your switch expects can vary, so the real question is whether your specific KVM model is confirmed to work with this exact cable type (Dual‑HDMI combo with USB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio). If you don’t need USB and audio on that run, you might also be overpaying. But for IT teams standardising cabling for multi-monitor KVM installs at reasonable distances, this is a sensible, low-risk purchase.