18.5" Short Depth 16 Port HDMI USB Full

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Honestly, an ATEN “short depth” multi‑port HDMI USB unit at **£1,738 ex‑VAT** only makes sense if you’ve got a very specific deployment problem it solves. The biggest value in this kind of kit is *reducing cabling chaos* and *standardising inputs* across a room or multiple rooms—so if you’re repeatedly connecting the same set of devices (laptops, cameras, document cams, etc.) and you want a tidy, repeatable workflow, it can be worth it. ATEN typically holds up better in real offices than cheaper no‑name switchers/distributors, especially when you start pushing reliability matters like consistent switching, predictable behaviour for multiple users, and fewer “it works on my laptop” moments.

That said, if you just need extra HDMI ports for occasional use, the price is hard to justify. £1.7k will buy a lot of simpler alternatives, and many teams get caught paying for “future-proofing” they never use. Also, “USB” in the name doesn’t automatically mean it’s the right fit for every setup—make sure it actually matches how your displays and peripherals are expected to communicate (and that your end devices/software behave properly). I’d recommend this to IT teams rolling out standard collaboration rooms where reliability and tidy management matter; I’d avoid it for ad‑hoc desks, light-touch meeting spaces, or anyone who hasn’t mapped exactly what needs to connect and switch.