Reference of a good KVM? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SiliconWizard
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2022, 11:31:02 pm
content: Looking for a good KVM here, capable of doing HDMI and ideally Displayport as well. For two computers at least, ideally 3.Thanks

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2022, 01:56:24 am
content: HDMI and USB switches are really cheap, make sure to get one that supports at least HDMI 2.0 to be a bit more futureproof.

author: SiliconWizard
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2022, 06:51:44 pm
content: The ones with DP are less common though.

author: DiTBho
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2022, 09:26:42 pm
content: See Lindy' products

author: SiliconWizard
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2022, 09:36:08 pm
content: Ah yeah. Not cheap but they seem to have nice products.

author: DiTBho
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2022, 03:38:47 am
content: I bought VGA-KVMs, HDMI-KVMs and VGA active-splitters. All Great products.Especially, the switch-matrix for VGA signals is the best I have ever seen.HDMI and DP have digital signals but with larger bandwidth.Second hand on eBay?Yesterday an idiot threw a bicycle crank-set with a *big 53 steel teeth ring* into the box without *any* protection and you can imagine the result ... thank god nothing broken, but the aluminum is all full of deep scratches.150 Euros for something that should be * brand new in perfect cosmetic condition * arrived as if it survived WWIIWTF? well, eBay is not badper se, just some sellers should have to be banned for life.However, buying a couple of second-hand Lindy systems was luckier.Maybe you (I wish you) can be even luckier

author: olkipukki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2022, 11:03:31 pm
content: Quote from: SiliconWizard on September 05, 2022, 11:31:02 pmAs budget is not mentioned, I would suggest EV3895On top of these requirements, you will get non 4K ultra-wide monitor

author: AntiProtonBoy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2022, 11:39:00 pm
content: Another option is to use a virtual KVM like Synergy. The only catch is that you'd need a display with dual inputs and manually switch between the screens.

author: CyberCartel
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2022, 03:03:48 pm
content: I just bought this kvm from AliExpress for $12 after rebates:https://a.aliexpress.com/_EylWE6h. But it's only HDMI and for 2 computers but it supports QHD and 70hz and worked like a charm! I'm not sure about HDMI version, though.

author: sokoloff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2022, 03:42:03 pm
content: I bought a TESmart 4 computer by 2 DisplayPort KVM back in 2020 when it was clear that we'd be working remotely for a long time. (It is ASIN B08N4QZ29K.)I would say that I'malmostentirely satisfied with it. The one area of dissatisfaction is perhaps twice a month, I have to powercycle it to get it to talk over USB to my Macbook Pro. I think this is very likely a problem with the USB-C to USB-A adapter that I'm using, because it doesn't affect either of the desktop computers that I have connected to it. (I have, however, tried three different cheap USB-C to USB-A hubs and they all do the same thing, so I don't know if it the KVM, the laptop, the adapters, or something else.)Other than that, no complaints whatsoever, and it does 4K, dual DP, and hotkey switching perfectly for me. When I bought it, it was $220. It's now $420, which sucks, but I'd consider it even at that price.

author: sokoloff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2022, 03:44:42 pm
content: Also worth noting that I think most (all?) DisplayPorts are capable of outputting to HDMI 2.0 (but not vice-versa), so you might consider the route of switching in the HDMI realm and converting DP sources to HDMI.

author: CyberCartel
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2022, 05:52:27 pm
content: $420? Insane! What is hot key switching?

author: sokoloff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2022, 06:11:19 pm
content: Ctrl-Ctrl-2 to switch to computer 2.Ctrl-Ctrl-1 to switch to computer 1.

author: simba15
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2022, 04:22:40 pm
content: Currently in my office we use lots of Starview KVM ( DP, DVI 2x 4x ECT)We also have Trendnet TK-240DP (available in 4 port) and it also works well.We have tired the secure Belkin F1DN202KVM-UN-3 ( Gen 1) And it was horrible with monitor reboots required and usb issues.

author: BeBuLamar
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2022, 10:26:58 pm
content: I am looking for a KVM too but I don't seem to find one that fit my need. I need to switch 2 computers. I have 2 monitors with DVI the keyboard is PS/2 and the mouse is USB.

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2022, 11:41:20 pm
content: Quote from: BeBuLamar on November 18, 2022, 10:26:58 pmDual DVI and combining USB + PS/2 are both rare, never mind the intersection of those two sets. Could you compromise by either using VGA/DVI-A or converting PS/2 to USB with a passive or active converter? Probably if you can find anything that works, it will be discontinued since no mainstream computer ships with PS/2 and DVI anymore.