StarTech.com 10ft (3m) HDMI KVM Cable, USB 2.0, 3.5mm Audio, Universally Compatible Combo Cable for KVM Switches, TAA Compliant

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For £74.70 ex-VAT, this is the kind of “it just needs to work” KVM link cable you buy when you don’t want to gamble on compatibility. StarTech’s KVM combo leads are usually reliable for straightforward USB video/keyboard/mouse + audio setups, and the 3m length is long enough for most rack-and-desk layouts without turning your cable management into a project. If you’re running a KVM switch in an office or server room and you simply need the right lead to replace a missing one—or standardise your spares—this is a sensible choice.

I’d only avoid it if you’re trying to squeeze value for a one-off custom bench build where you might be okay with cheaper, non-specific cables. Also, if your KVM setup is more complex (multi-monitor, unusual audio routing, or picky USB behaviour), don’t assume a “universally compatible” label means it’ll be perfect—match it to your KVM switch model and intended port type before ordering. For most typical UK B2B single-console KVM use cases, though, it’s good value relative to the hassle cost of debugging the wrong lead, and it’s the sort of thing IT teams are happy to keep in the cupboard.