StarTech.com 6ft (1.8m) Dual-Display KVM Cable, 2x DVI to 2x HDMI, USB 2.0, 3.5mm, Universal Combo Cable for Dual-Monitor HDMI KVM, TAA Compliant

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For £58 ex-VAT, this StarTech “combo” cable is one of those quietly useful things you only notice when it’s missing. If you already own a dual-monitor KVM setup that accepts the DVI/HDMI + USB + audio “bundle” style, the value here is convenience and reliability: you get a proper, purpose-made length (no bodged adapters) and you avoid the usual headaches around mismatched connectors, flaky audio breakout, or doing “last-mile” conversions that degrade signal. In day-to-day terms, it’s a solid pick for offices and service desks where you want things to just work with minimal troubleshooting.

I wouldn’t buy it if you don’t already have a compatible KVM on the other end—KVM cable compatibility is annoyingly specific, and this isn’t a universal “any KVM” fix. Also, if you’re chasing the best possible video quality and your KVM is DVI-native, make sure you’re not accidentally forcing unnecessary format conversions (even when they work). Who should buy: businesses standardising their monitor/KVM cabling, anyone with a dual DVI-to-HDMI KVM that needs a replacement/extension, and IT teams that prefer fewer parts and fewer variables.