StarTech.com 4-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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At £394.20 ex‑VAT, this StarTech 4‑port DisplayPort KVM is a fairly “serious desk” option, not a cheap convenience buy. The good news is it’s built around real switching needs: push‑button plus hotkeys, proper DP 1.4 support, and OS‑independent behaviour (so it’s less likely to fall over when someone inevitably plugs in a different machine—Windows, Linux, whatever). The extra USB ports are a practical win for office setups where you want to share a keyboard/mouse plus a couple of peripherals (smart card readers, dongles, etc.) without faffing around with separate switching boxes.

Who should buy it: teams with multiple DisplayPort PCs/laptops on one monitor who want fast, reliable switching and a more durable metal unit. It’s especially sensible if your “single display” workflow is standard across the users and you don’t need complex multi‑monitor layouts. Why you might not: if you’re expecting it to be a budget KVM, the price is high; and if you routinely need multi-display or very specific USB device compatibility for a niche peripheral (certain USB‑connected hardware can be picky with KVMs), you’d want to sanity-check before committing. For most straightforward DP single‑monitor office deployments, it’s a solid, value-for-money choice—just don’t buy it assuming it replaces a whole docking/multi-monitor strategy.