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TESmart HDMI KVM Switch 2 Port (B0C6XSNPK1)

By Nick Miles ยท Updated 2026-05-08 ยท 8 expert sources

Pros

  • +EDID emulators included at $130 โ€” prevents monitor renegotiation on every switch
  • +Remote switch keeps the physical button on the desk, not on the KVM box
  • +Audio and microphone passthrough โ€” headset stays connected, not per-computer
  • +USB 3.0 hub is faster than the USB 2.0 found in cheaper HDMI KVMs
  • +All input cables included โ€” no separate cable purchasing required

Cons

  • โˆ’HDMI-only โ€” no USB-C or DisplayPort input option on this model
  • โˆ’4K@60Hz ceiling โ€” no path to 4K@120Hz or 144Hz refresh rates
  • โˆ’USB 3.0 hub won't saturate a fast NVMe enclosure at peak speed
  • โˆ’Remote switch cable is short โ€” designed for desk placement, not rack mounting

Score breakdown

  • Expert consensus8.7
  • Effectiveness8.8
  • Build safety8.6
  • Durability8.5
  • Value9.2