StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K 60Hz / 4K 144Hz, Single Display, DP 1.4, 2x USB 3.0 Ports, 4x USB 2.0 HID Ports, Push-Button & Hotkey Switching, TAA Compliant - OS Independent, Metal Housing

Product Overview

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For £317.66 ex-VAT, this StarTech 2-port DisplayPort KVM is the “no drama” option if you’ve got two DisplayPort PCs and want one keyboard/mouse/monitor setup without faffing with software. The metal housing and straightforward push-button/hotkey switching are exactly what I’d expect from StarTech: it’s aimed at desks in offices where you just want it to work every day. The mix of USB 3.0 and multiple USB 2.0 HID ports also makes it practical for typical business peripherals (mouse/keyboard, plus the occasional faster USB device), and OS-independence is a bonus if you bounce between Windows/macOS/Linux.

That said, at this price point I’d only buy it if your workload matches what it’s good at: two machines, one screen, DisplayPort-centric switching. If you need lots of extra USB devices, have flaky USB peripherals that are picky, or you’re hoping for “easy” multi-monitor setups or broader scaling, you might find better value elsewhere. Also, because it’s a single-display KVM, don’t get seduced by the refresh-rate headline—value here is about stable, convenient switching, not squeezing maximum gaming-style performance out of a lab-grade setup.

**Who should buy:** office/IT users, hybrid teams, and small workstations with two DP PCs and a shared desk setup. **Who should avoid:** anyone needing multi-display switching, heavy USB hub-style device fan-out, or a bargain option—because you’re paying for reliability and build, not flexibility.