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?
Mac Studio
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
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
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.
I also need to switch keyboard, mouse, webcam, and audio between two devices and so far no 49" UW can do that... or at least not without having to lean over and press about 4 buttons on the monitor to switch between inputs.
I’ve been searching for a KVM solution to share an LG 49bl95c between two M1 mb pros, but haven’t had much luck. Did you find anything? I saw this product from a company called ConnectPro that looks promising but it is pricey and currently sold out. There’s a YouTube video where they show it working with a 49” display…
Many displays have multiple display inputs that could be used to perform the same function as a needlessly-complex and expensive external switch.
USB-C KVM
