StarTech.com 2-Port HDMI USB-C KVM Switch REVIEW | MacSources

A useful device for multi-taskers’ workstations

A few months ago, I started a new job. That job was gracious enough to allow me to work from home due to the community health concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19). I set my office up to be comfortable since I knew that I would be spending an inordinate amount of time behind my computer screen. As it turns out, this workspace ended up being dual-purpose and I found myself with two MacBook Pros living on the desktop. I love using a mechanical keyboard, wireless mouse, and connecting to an external ultra-wide monitor. So, I set everything up to work with a dock, but I started finding myself wanting an easier way to switch back and forth between the two computers. Enter the 2-Port HDMI USB-C KVM Switch by StarTech.com.

DETAILS

The 2-Port HDMI USB-C KVM Switch provides a space-saving option to switch between 2 USB Type C or Thunderbolt 3 desktop or laptop computers. The switch is independent of an operating system and is compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, iPadOS (Apple iPad Pro), and Android systems. The switch utilizes USB-C with DP alt-mode so that you only need one cable to be connected to each of your computers. The device supports UHD resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60Hz and can drive one large HDMI 2.0 display. The switch is bus powered to eliminate the need for a power adapter.