IOGEAR

IOGEAR GCS1794 4-Port HDMI Multimedia KVMP Switch with Audio

Expert rating8.7 / 10

Port Count:: 4 computers
Video Standard:: HDMI
Price:: $287.03

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Manufacturer: IOGEAR Last updated: 2026-09-12

IOGEAR GCS1794 4-Port HDMI Multimedia KVMP Switch with Audio Review

IOGEAR GCS1794 4-port HDMI multimedia KVMP switch with audio, 4K resolution, USB peripheral sharing, budget desktop KVM switch, home office multi-PC switch

IOGEAR's mainstream HDMI KVM: four computers, one console, 4K video and audio switching, at a price that undercuts most of the DVI and DisplayPort switches in this catalog by a wide margin.

4K HDMI at a Budget Price

Where SmartAVI's DVN line tops out around 1920x1200-2560x1600 over DVI, this switch handles 4K@30Hz over HDMI — the connector most current consumer and prosumer PCs actually ship with — for under $300.

Everyday Home Office and Small Business Fit

This is the practical pick for a home office or small business desk running a work PC, a personal PC, and maybe a NAS or media box, all through one HDMI monitor and one keyboard/mouse.

Comparison to Alternatives

IOGEAR's own GCS1924 covers DisplayPort with dual-view support at roughly three times the price for buyers who specifically need that connector and dual monitors. SmartAVI's SM-DVN-4S offers DVI-I with audio at a similar price point for DVI-based hardware. This is the most cost-effective 4-port switch with audio and 4K support in the catalog.

Specifications

Design

Port Count	4
Switching Method	Push-button, hotkey, and mouse-click switching (KVMP: KVM + Peripheral sharing)

Topology

KVM Segment	Desk

Video & Features

Video Standard	HDMI
Max Resolution	4K@30Hz
USB Hub Ports	2
Audio Support	Yes

Display continuity

EDID Emulation	Yes

In the box and price

Price	287.03 USD

Brand	IOGEAR
Model	GCS1794
List Price	$299.95
Spec Score	4.9
Monitors	1
USB-C Power Delivery	No

Expert Review

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

Expert rating8.7 / 10

Excellent value: 4K HDMI, audio, and peripheral sharing across 4 PCs at a genuinely low price.

Best for

Home offices or small businesses running 4 PCs on one HDMI monitor
Budget-conscious buyers needing 4K video and audio switching
Everyday desktop multitasking between work and personal machines

Not for

DisplayPort or DVI-native workstations (see GCS1924 or SmartAVI DVN)
Dual-monitor setups (this is single console/single display)
Enterprise environments needing remote IP KVM access

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the IOGEAR GCS1794 4-Port HDMI Multimedia KVMP Switch with Audio?

The IOGEAR GCS1794 4-Port HDMI Multimedia KVMP Switch with Audio is a KVM switch from IOGEAR. Key specs: Port Count 4 computers, 1 console, Switching Method Push-button, hotkey, and mouse-click switching (KVMP: KVM + Peripheral sharing), Video Standard HDMI, Max Resolution 4K@30Hz, USB Hub Ports 2 USB 2.0 ports plus shared peripheral sharing.

Who is the IOGEAR GCS1794 4-Port HDMI Multimedia KVMP Switch with Audio best suited to?

It suits home offices or small businesses running 4 pcs on one hdmi monitor, budget-conscious buyers needing 4k video and audio switching, everyday desktop multitasking between work and personal machines.

What are the drawbacks of the IOGEAR GCS1794 4-Port HDMI Multimedia KVMP Switch with Audio?

It is a poor fit for displayport or dvi-native workstations (see gcs1924 or smartavi dvn), dual-monitor setups (this is single console/single display), enterprise environments needing remote ip kvm access.