More expensive KVM switches will allow you to connect two computers (or a computer and a gaming console) to one display. That means you can put the KVM out of sight, as long as it's still close enough for the remote's cable run. Just push a button on the KVM switch, and you’ll instantly see the other computer on the same desktop monitor you were just using, and you can control it from the same set of input devices.

The Ablewe HDMI USB KVM switch, which shares a monitor and two USB peripherals, supports 4K display at 60Hz, 4K at 30HZ, 3D, and 1080p, as well as lower resolutions.KVM technology has been around for decades, and over that time other solutions have gained popularity. Basic KVM switches have two to four USB ports and let you share a keyboard and mouse, a printer, a USB thumb drive, a webcam and headset, or other peripherals. For video, it provides support for up to 4,096 by 2,160 at 60Hz, whereas the previous IOGear KVM supports 1,920 by 1,080 at 60Hz. This KVM is also incredibly light, like the Dgodrt, which tends to suggest cheap construction, rather than a beneficial feature.

It can switch between two PCs, and it includes four USBs for peripherals, making it the most USB-heavy of the two-PC KVMs we tested. But you get what you pay for, and if these details don't bother you, it's a high-performing basic four-PC option that includes a wired remote. This KVM from IOGear has the same core features as the previous one: wired remote, two USB ports, and permanently attached input cables. Like many of the less-expensive KVM switches in this list, the Kswllo requires an external 5V adapter (not included) if you need to power an external hard drive or any other power-hungry device.If you regularly need to swap between two devices, you'll be amazed by how these little devices make your life easier. CKL offers nine variations on this KVM, based on the cords used to connect the PCs (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA) and the number of computers and monitors you have, including some three-monitor KVMs. This makes setup easier, and in the long run it should reduce the chance of a loose or accidentally detached connection that impedes audio or visual quality or breaks the switching scheme. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of cables, converters and adapters you’re sure to find everything you need here at Lindy Electronics. They're definitely not cheaper than the basic KVMs here, but some high-end "docking"/collaboration monitors have baked-in KVM functionality, for example the HP E24d G4 and the Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved USB-C Monitor.