StarTech.com 2 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

StarTech’s 2-port DVI/VGA KVM with USB/audio hub is the sort of “just get the job done” switch you buy when you want one desk setup to control two machines without fuss. At ~£137 ex-VAT, it’s not the cheapest thing on the internet, but the value is pretty clear if you actually need both DVI and VGA compatibility and you want USB peripherals and audio switching handled cleanly. It’s especially handy in UK offices where you’ve got a mix of older monitors/cards and you don’t want to replace hardware just to standardise inputs.

Who should buy it: anyone running two PCs (say a work laptop plus a desktop, or a desktop plus a legacy machine) that need shared monitor + keyboard/mouse (and possibly a headset) with a couple of USB devices hanging off the hub. It’s also a solid choice for training rooms or light IT admin use where simplicity beats “smart” features you’ll never configure.

Why you might not: if you’re expecting it to be a modern, high-refresh, “problem-free for every edge case” setup, KVMs like this can be a bit hit-and-miss depending on what you’re connecting (especially around USB devices that are picky or audio setups that expect specific configurations). And if both your sources and monitors are modern digital-only, you’d probably find a better-value option with fewer format compromises.