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Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI and DisplayPort
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Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort

Expert rating6.7 / 10

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Price:
$51.99
Video:
HDMI + DisplayPort, up to 8K@30Hz or dual 4K@60Hz
USB:
4x USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Computers:
2

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Manufacturer: Cable Matters Last updated: 2026-09-15

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Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort Review

Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM switch with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for 2 computers, sharing dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz video and 4 USB 3.0 peripherals over a single USB-C cable per host, no EDID emulation.

A one-cable USB-C KVM for people running dual monitors off two DP Alt Mode laptops. Plug each machine in over USB-C and swap both displays, keyboard and mouse at once with the button or bundled remote.

Overview

Two USB-C hosts (with DisplayPort Alt Mode) feed a shared HDMI output and DisplayPort output, letting two computers drive dual 4K@60Hz monitors or a single 8K@30Hz display, alongside four shared USB-A 3.0 ports.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6.7 / 10

A straightforward 2-PC, 2-monitor USB-C KVM with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, well reviewed as a practical dual-monitor switcher.

Best for

  • Dual-monitor USB-C laptop setups
  • Users wanting one-cable KVM switching for video + USB together
  • Thunderbolt 3/4 laptops with DP Alt Mode

Not for

  • Desktops without USB-C video output
  • Users needing EDID emulation
  • Chromebooks (not supported)

Specifications

What these specs mean
Capability Score
6.3/10

How much this switch can do compared with other desk KVM switches, rated from its specifications.

Identity

Switching MethodFront-panel button or included RF remote control

Topology

Computers Supported2 computers
Displays Per Computer2 displays
KVM SegmentDesk

Video & Features

Video StandardMixed (HDMI + DisplayPort)
Max Resolution8K
USB Hub Ports4

Per display capability

Max Resolution Single Display7680x4320
Max Refresh At Max ResolutionUp to 8K@30Hz (single) or dual 4K@60Hz

Display continuity

EDID EmulationNo
VRR PassthroughNo

USB peripheral switching

USB Switching SpeedUSB 3.0 5Gbps

USB-C and power delivery

Power Delivery WattageNo

Physical and power

Housing MaterialPlastic (ABS)
External Power RequiredNo
Power SupplyBus-powered over USB-C, optional Micro-USB power input

In the box and price

Price51.99 USD
Included Cables2x USB-C cables, 1x USB 2.0 extension cable, 1x RF remote control

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort (2 Computers / 2 Monitors / 4x USB 3.0)?

Key specs for the Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort: USB Hub Ports 4 (USB-A), Max Resolution 8K, Max Resolution Per Display 7680x4320, USB Version USB 3.0 (5Gbps), Video Standard Mixed (HDMI + DisplayPort), Switching Method Front-panel button or included RF remote control.

Who is the Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort (2 Computers / 2 Monitors / 4x USB 3.0) best suited to?

Best suited to: Dual-monitor USB-C laptop setups; Users wanting one-cable KVM switching for video + USB together; Thunderbolt 3/4 laptops with DP Alt Mode.

What are the drawbacks of the Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort (2 Computers / 2 Monitors / 4x USB 3.0)?

Not the best fit for: Desktops without USB-C video output; Users needing EDID emulation; Chromebooks (not supported).

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