Matching your monitor's resolution and refresh rate capabilities with the KVM is crucial, as many budget switches cap out at 4K 30Hz or 1080p. Ensure it supports the exact number of monitors and computers you need.
Updated Apr 5, 2026
SV431RACK
$25.79
ATEN
ATEN CE801 USB True 4K HDMI Cat 6 KVM Extender
CE801
$302
Belkin
Belkin 2-Port Modular Secure KM Switch PP4.0 with Remote
F1DN002MOD-KM-4
$303.99
Kramer
Kramer TP-122XL Computer Video & Stereo Audio over Twisted Pair Receiver
TP-122XL
$308
ATEN
ATEN 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 DisplayPort KVMP
CS1914
$313.43
Network Technologies
Network Technologies UNIMUX Dual-Monitor 4K DisplayPort USB KVM Switch with USB 3.0 Hub
UNIMUX-DP4K-2DH
$315
Network Technologies
Network Technologies XTENDEX HDMI/USB KVM Extender via Cat 5/5e/6/7 Cable (300')
ST-C6USBH-300
$705
ATEN
ATEN 4-Port USB & Dual HDMI Secure KVM Switch with CAC
CS1144H4C
$705.99
Gefen
Gefen VGA KVM over IP Receiver Package (EU Power Cord)
EXT-VGAKA-LANS-RX-EU
$707.02
ATEN
ATEN CE604 DVI Dual View KVM Extender
CE604
$714.5
MuxLab
MuxLab HDMI/USB 2.0 Extender Kit
500457
$724.95
ATEN
Aten KH1508Ai 8-Port Single User Cat5 IP KVM Over IP Switch with 8x KA7970 USB Adapter Cable
KH1508AIUKIT
$1,500
Meridian Technologies
Meridian Technologies DR-1RG1Q2A/1Q2A-0 KVM Digitally-Encoded Receiver System
DR-1RG1Q2A/1Q2A-0
$1,500
ATEN
ATEN KL1508AMUKIT 8-port 17" Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch and Cable Bundle
KL1508AMUKIT
$1,509.95
ATEN
ATEN USB DVI Dual View HDBaseT 2.0 KVM Extender (1920x1200 at 328'/492')
CE624
$1,512.95
MuxLab
MuxLab HDMI 4K/60 KVM over IP Extender Transmitter
500760-TX-KVM
$1,528.95
ATEN
ATEN CL5816N 16-Port Dual Rail LCD KVM Switch
$1,497.99
ATEN
Aten CS1716AU 16-Port PS/2-USB KVM Switch Control Unit with USB Peripheral Support and 16 USB KVM Cables
$886
Black Box
Black Box SW1040A Cat6 A/B Switch
$551.95
ATEN
ATEN KL1516AiN 16-Port 19" Dual Rail CAT5 LCD KVM Over the Net
$2,231.95
ATEN
ATEN KL1508AN8-Port 19" Dual-Rail CAT5 LCD KVM Switch
$1,649.99
VigilLink
VigilLink VLKV-H2041 4-Port 4K HDMI KVM Switch
$394
ATEN
ATEN CL3000N Lightweight PS/2-USB LCD Console
$1,239.43
ATEN
Aten CL1000M 17" Single Rail LCD Console with CS1708i 8-Port IP KVM Switch and KVM Cable
$1,977
ATEN
ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 4K HDMI KVMP Switch with Audio Mixer
$419.99
Sewell
Sewell U-Link UL10 USB 2.0 Extender Kit (200')
$89.18
ATEN
Aten CS1716i-TAA 16-Port PS/2-USB KVM Over IP Switch with 1 Local/Remote User Access (TAA Complaint)
$975
IOGear
IOGEAR Secure KVM Remote Port Selector
$99.99
ATEN
ATEN 18.5" FHD LCD Console & 8-Port KVM Kit
$2,204.95
IOGear
IOGEAR 8-Port USB PS/2 Combo KVMP Switch With USB KVM Cables
$342.99
Smart-AVI
Smart-AVI KLX-RX500 Chainable DVI/VGA KVM Receiver with Power Supply
$186.06
Smart-AVI
Smart-AVI SKM-04-PLUS-S 4-Port KM Switch
$399
ATEN
ATEN Altusen KL1508AM 8-Port Cat 5 Dual Rail 17" LCD KVM Switch
$1,229.99
Sabrent
Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch
$299.99
Smart-AVI
Smart-AVI 4-Port DVI-D KVM Matrix Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Support (4 Users)
$859
X-keys
X-keys 4-Key Stick for KVM Control
$116.95
Vertiv Avocent
Vertiv Avocent Avocent HMX5100R High-Performance KVM Receiver with DVI-D & Audio SFP
$1,679.58
ATEN
ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI Multi-View KVMP Switch
$2,029.5
ATEN
ATEN CS1792 2-Port USB 2.0 HDMI KVMP Switch
$174.99
IOGear
IOGEAR 4-Port 4K Dual View DisplayPort KVMP Switch with USB 3.0 Hub and Audio (TAA Compliant)
$479.99
KVM switches require very little electricity and have no consumables. Ownership costs are effectively zero beyond the initial purchase and required cabling.
Common Failure Modes
Port failure or signal degradation over time are the main issues. Active electronic components can sometimes fail, causing blinking displays or dropped USB connections.
Matching your monitor's resolution and refresh rate capabilities with the KVM is crucial, as many budget switches cap out at 4K 30Hz or 1080p. Ensure it supports the exact number of monitors and computers you need.
KVM switches are solid-state and extremely durable. They are usually replaced only when users upgrade to higher resolution monitors that the KVM cannot support.
Top-rated kvm switches brands include ATEN, IOGear, Smart-AVI, Adder, IPGard and more. Covala Shopping tracks 817 kvm switches from 44+ brands.
KVM switches require very little electricity and have no consumables. Ownership costs are effectively zero beyond the initial purchase and required cabling.
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