A better-connected desk.
Work laptop. Personal computer. One place for both.
Find the KVM setup that brings your desk together.
The art of switching.
Illustrative connection concept. Your hardware determines the exact setup.
A KVM can share the screens and peripherals you already use. The right choice starts with the connections on each computer.
Understand the differenceChoose the setup. Then the price.
Spend on the connections you need. Explore 11 models, from simple HDMI switching to specialist Thunderbolt and multi-computer setups.
A simple shared screen.
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You pay for a narrow, defined scope: two computers sharing one HDMI 2.0 screen at 4K 60 Hz, with USB 2.0 peripherals.
Is it worth it for my desk?USB 2.0 peripherals only. Separate HDMI and USB connections from each computer.
Check current manufacturer priceTwo screens, without a dock.
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You pay for a second screen: two computers sharing two HDMI 2.0 screens at 4K 60 Hz each, with no dock in between.
Is it worth it for my desk?Each computer needs two video outputs. HDMI cables are sold separately on this listing.
Check current manufacturer priceYour laptop meets your desktop.
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You pay for a laptop-plus-desktop setup that combines USB-C with HDMI or DisplayPort connections and feeds two screens at 4K 60 Hz.
Is it worth it for my desk?macOS mirrors the two external screens over USB-C MST. Laptop charging needs a suitable separate power adapter.
Check current manufacturer priceOne screen. Higher refresh.
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You pay for HDMI 2.1 and 4K at 120 Hz on one shared screen, which matters when a smoother refresh rate is part of what you want.
Is it worth it for my desk?Confirm the exact display mode and cables. Manufacturer limits EDID emulation to 4K at 60 Hz and below.
Check current manufacturer priceA dedicated dual-screen desk.
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You pay for a dedicated dual-screen HDMI desk: two computers, two screens at 4K 60 Hz, two HDMI outputs from each computer, and USB 2.0 peripherals.
Is it worth it for my desk?Two HDMI outputs per computer are required. Shared peripherals use USB 2.0.
Check current manufacturer priceTwo laptops, one workspace.
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You pay for a dock and a KVM switch in one device: two USB-C hosts sharing two screens at 4K 60 Hz, suited to a desk built around two laptops.
Is it worth it for my desk?macOS duplicates the two external displays over MST. Price is for the base iDock C20 option, not the remote bundle.
Check current manufacturer priceWork laptop. Gaming desktop.
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You pay for a split design: a desktop video path up to 4K 165 Hz for gaming, plus a USB-C path for a work laptop.
Is it worth it for my desk?Laptop path has different limits: Windows dual 4K at 60 Hz; macOS mirrors dual displays. No EDID emulation.
Check current manufacturer priceA high-refresh dual-screen setup.
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You pay for DisplayPort 1.4 on two screens at up to 4K 144 Hz, aimed at a high-refresh dual-monitor desk shared by two PCs.
Is it worth it for my desk?Two DisplayPort outputs per PC. Maximum modes depend on DSC, graphics hardware, monitors and cables.
Check current manufacturer priceFour computers. Three displays.
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You pay for scale: four computers sharing three displays over DisplayPort 1.4, with up to 4K 144 Hz on each screen.
Is it worth it for my desk?Each computer must drive three displays through separate DisplayPort outputs. Check every device and cable.
Check current manufacturer priceA Thunderbolt hybrid workstation.
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You pay for a Thunderbolt 4 compatible hybrid: a Thunderbolt laptop and an HDMI or DisplayPort desktop sharing two screens at 4K 60 Hz.
Is it worth it for my desk?For a Thunderbolt laptop and an HDMI/DisplayPort desktop. Check the host’s external-display limit and the full connection diagram.
Check current manufacturer priceA specialist Studio Display setup.
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You pay for a specialist pairing: two compatible Thunderbolt hosts sharing two Apple Studio Displays, a narrow setup with specific host and display requirements.
Is it worth it for my desk?Designed for compatible Thunderbolt hosts and Apple Studio Displays. Exact display generation and host support must be checked.
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A clearer connection.
Use a KVM switch, short for keyboard, video, mouse. It connects two computers to one screen and one set of peripherals, and you switch between them. The AV Access 4KSW21-KVM, for example, runs one screen at 4K 60 Hz over HDMI 2.0, with separate HDMI and USB connections from each computer and USB 2.0 peripherals.
Yes, that is what a KVM switch does: two or more computers take turns using the same keyboard, mouse and monitors. A dock only expands one computer. Laptop-and-desktop models such as the AV Access KD-E10 combine a USB-C connection with HDMI or DisplayPort, and laptop charging needs a separate suitable power adapter.
It depends on the switch and on each computer. The models listed here run from one screen to three. The TESmart DKS403-M24, for example, serves four computers and three displays. Each computer also has to support that many external displays at your resolution and refresh rate, and Apple notes the limit varies by Mac model.
Choose by how many computers use the desk. A docking station adds monitors, Ethernet, USB devices and often charging to one computer. A KVM switch lets two or more computers share the same keyboard, mouse and monitors. Some devices, such as the AV Access iDock C20, combine both roles, so read that exact model's documentation.
Not always. On the AV Access KD-E10 and iDock C20, macOS shows the same image on both external displays when it uses a single USB-C connection with MST. TESmart's HDC202-P23 documentation has a Mac use two video-capable USB-C cables instead. Either way, check that your exact Mac supports two external displays at your settings.
In this catalogue, the documented differences include the number of connections and supported video modes. Entry models such as the AV Access 4KSW21-KVM share one HDMI screen at 4K 60 Hz with USB 2.0 peripherals. Higher-priced models add more computers, more screens or a higher refresh rate (the TESmart DKS403-M24 is one example), or support Thunderbolt hosts. A higher price does not guarantee a better fit for you.
If you run one or two screens at 4K 60 Hz, a simpler switch can be enough. The AV Access 4KSW21-DM covers two computers and two screens over HDMI 2.0, as long as each computer has two video outputs. HDMI cables are sold separately on that listing. High refresh or Thunderbolt only adds value if you use them.
Only if your setup calls for one. The highest-priced models here target specialist setups. The TESmart TKS202-X4 handles two Apple Studio Displays, and the HDC202-X24 pairs a Thunderbolt laptop with an HDMI or DisplayPort desktop. Anyone can buy them, but if you do not need those specific connections, a simpler model may cover your desk.