USB-C KVM

I am working through setting up and sharing a Mac Studio with a PC-based laptop, both connected to a 49" ultrawide monitor. The rub is that I can't find a KVM that supports this solution very well.


Can anyone recommend a KVM (ideally USB-C) that supports 5K monitors and also audio?

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Posted on May 11, 2022 6:51 AM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2022 5:50 AM

I ended up going with a CKLau 2 Port USB 3.0 Displayport KVM Switch and using usb-c to DisplayPort cables for the connection.


I also bought a Plugable USB4 Hub, 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Hub with 60W Charging dock for the laptop to eliminate needing multiple connections to the laptop.


There is one kvm I found that could work, but I had already bought and returned a few other options and settled on the above when I found it

https://store.level1techs.com/products/kvm-switch-usbc-model


in theory that should work, but it’s also pretty pricey


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Jun 5, 2022 5:50 AM in response to magellan792

I ended up going with a CKLau 2 Port USB 3.0 Displayport KVM Switch and using usb-c to DisplayPort cables for the connection.


I also bought a Plugable USB4 Hub, 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Hub with 60W Charging dock for the laptop to eliminate needing multiple connections to the laptop.


There is one kvm I found that could work, but I had already bought and returned a few other options and settled on the above when I found it

https://store.level1techs.com/products/kvm-switch-usbc-model


in theory that should work, but it’s also pretty pricey


May 11, 2022 7:27 AM in response to bunger

Here is the only 5K KVM that I could find. Nor price is give jut an Inquiry button. It supports two, 5K displays amont 4 computers.

https://www.rextron.com/product-4-Port-5K-DisplayPort-Dual-Display-KVM-Switch-PAAG-ET3124B.html


What 5K inputs does the monitor have and what 5K outputs does the PC have? That will determine if the switch inputs on the monitor can be used.

You can get Logitech bluetooth keyboards that can be used with multiple computers via button. You can get mice that have duel outputs. I have one that can switch between bluetooth and wifi dongle.

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