After a quick setup on each laptop, the buttons on the front of the device lit up, with green LEDs indicating which laptop I was in control of.
Using a Dell Latitude laptop, an Acer Nitro 5 laptop, and the more power-demanding Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 (2021), I plugged in each device to the three designated terminals icing the provided USB-C and USB-B to USB-A cables.
The ports and connections for each PC are divided into sections too, making it simple to know where each desktop or laptop is being connected. I love when a device prioritizes cable management, and IOGEAR has neatly laid out its ports along the rear to get rid of the mess of wires that plague people’s desks. IOGEAR left the majority of its ports behind the device, leaving a simple USB-A port facing the front for users to slip in a USB drive or external storage. LED indicators light up to show you which PC is currently in use, which is a small, but welcome perk. You’ll find IOGEAR’s signature logo along with three buttons that lets users easily switch between different PCs. The KVMP switch has a sturdy graphite grey plastic frame, with the top and rear sporting a matte black metal.
The IOGEAR KVMP Switch’s design revolves around accessibility, and it could easily slip into any professional work setup. Like many docking stations and USB-C hubs, this isn’t a device that’s meant to stand out on a desk. However, it does offer convenient perks that offer users multiple ways to switch between PCs, along with providing all the cables you’d need to connect all your devices.
Whatever the use case, the IOGEAR KVMP Switch’s retail cost is overpriced when compared to other devices. There are far more affordable KVM switch options available, however, including IOGEAR’s own $200 2-Port USB-C KVM Switch with Power Delivery and the $75 Greathtek 4-in-1 HDMI KVM switch. That stated, those looking to build a mega-hub with a laptop, two desktops, and a 4K monitor (or already own it all) have a better reason to opt for a KVMP Switch. These discounted prices are a lot more convincing as opposed to dishing out $500, especially when a comparably more affordable docking station can turn your laptop into a desktop replacement. On Newegg, IOGEAR’s KVMP switch is priced at $405.99, while computer store COLAMCO is offering the device for $379.69. While pricey, doing a quick search around different online retailers can cut that price down by a significant amount. If you’re looking to bring some order to the mess of cables and accessories on your desk and need a way to bring your devices together, IOGEAR’s KVMP Switch is an ideal choice. Better yet, IOGEAR’s device can charge your laptop while staying connected to each device.
Using just one keyboard, one mouse and one monitor, users can easily switch and control each PC. Aimed at those with multiple devices, from families that have their own individual devices to those with a gaming rig, but use a laptop specifically for work, the 4K USB-C and DisplayPort KVMP Switch lets you, well, switch devices on the fly. IOGEAR’s new KVMP switch allows users to easily plug in their USB-C-equipped laptops and share accessories, displays, and printers with two other PCs - whether it's another laptop or a desktop. But what if you could fit these different personal setups into one space? A KVMP (keyboard, video, mouse, peripheral) switch can help you do that. Whether it be an RGB-infused gaming setup, a professional workspace or a space that oozes creativity, a lot of time and effort goes into making the perfect setup.
Supports: Windows 10 laptops and MacBooks with USB-C connectivity, PCs with DisplayPort (minimum Minimum DP1.2 support) and USB-A ports.īuilding the ultimate personal setup at home has become a craft, now more than ever with many of us shifting to the work-from-home lifestyle. Ports: 1 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A 3.0, 2 x USB-A 2.0, 2 x USB-B 3.0, 3 x DisplayPort, 4 x 3.5mm audio jack.