KVM/USB Switch recommendations
Posted by Wide_Leopard_2577@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 3 comments
Hey all - Not exactly a pc building question, but within the next month I will start working from home full time. Currently I work from home very occasionally and just unplug one of my two monitors from my gaming pc and plug that into my work laptop (Lenovo E16) then use the laptop trackpad and keyboard.
I dont want to do that full time and was wondering if you guys had suggestions for a good/budget friendly KVM or USB switch. I wouldnt mind using a USB switch and having my monitors plugged into both computers at all times then manually switching the input. I also have pretty limited desk space so anything I do to keep my set up clean would be great.
Any input is appreciated!
Conscious_Scar_9293@reddit
I work from home as well and share 2x 1440p 180hz monitors between my work laptop and my main PC. I just recently bought the Ugreen 8k@60hz DP KVM. It was like 80 bucks on amazon. It handles USB switching so I can use my mouse and keyboard with both. Has a little remote button that just sits on my desk and a quick push will cycle between switching monitors and peripherals between the 2. So so so so much better than having to manually do it daily.
SCOOkumar@reddit
This is what I have: [AV Access iDock D23] (https://www.amazon.com/AV-Access-Monitors-Computers-Chromebook/dp/B0CRDQW4GT/ref=sr_1_5_sspa?crid=4WJYAYZXZHQ0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M856fnnZ3Wi8Y9u-M-Y_LryEk2o0HkVDgHnrJsej_aBOqJj6DMHXoVPCdm3vXPy55rwnqDCMq6DevZLPdpeX0MpBTZpsVuG2rkPIQaK2SX93aAR2Yk3ru6vgSiWvj3PHNQYnqt1mGLyeJnwiL1hhybSi8wX1zIgqY1ydGFhjy-RnzPy0p1ppISTSf-n_vrt_tOQ-95itGvRlG5ngViUpwbXSytWCTTrx7bSGBIYcrfc.3ZH2-YwAmFXhPLJapsN0jnfbhHIIHWpJ9uLmSRgv5KQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=av%2Baccess%2Bkvm%2Bswitch&qid=1776276592&sprefix=av%2Baccess%2B%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-5-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1). Mine only cost $200 back around a year ago, but this one works the best for me. Fully GSync Compatible, passes through 1440p at 240Hz on my ultrawide no problem! Good luck!
Kr1sys@reddit
RSHTECH USB 3.0 Switch Selector Aluminum with 4 USB-3.0 Ports, 3.5mm Audio Jack, 2 Computers Sharing 5 Peripheral Devices, USB KM Switcher hub with 2 USB Cable for Keyboard, Mouse, Printer is what I use from Amazon.