Rose Electronics

Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150

Expert rating8 / 10

Port Count:: 1 (extender pair)
Video Standard:: Dual-head HDMI
Max Resolution:: 1920x1200 per head

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Manufacturer: Rose Electronics Last updated: 2026-09-12

Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 Review

Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 dual-head HDMI KVM extender 150m fiber CATx

Extends a dual-head HDMI console up to 150 meters, well beyond typical CATx-only KVM extenders, for facilities where equipment racks sit far from the operator desk.

Longer Reach Than Standard CATx Extenders

At 150 meters, the CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 covers distances Rose's 500ft (roughly 150m) CATx extenders top out at, making it suitable for larger facilities or campus-style layouts where the console and rack are in different buildings or far wings.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the CRK-M2U2V, which tops out around 500ft on DVI/VGA, the 2VH4U2TP-150 moves to HDMI and adds a 4-port USB hub for peripheral-heavy consoles. It's a step below Rose's fiber-based CRK-2DTXPD2D/UD2D units in this batch, which push even further distances.

Our verdict

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

Expert rating8 / 10

A capable long-reach dual-head HDMI extender for larger facilities; fiber models in this lineup go further still.

Best for

Campus-style facilities needing 150m reach
Dual-head HDMI console extension
Peripheral-heavy desks needing 4 USB ports

Not for

Short-distance co-located setups
DVI/VGA-only source hardware
Ultra-long-distance fiber requirements

Specifications

What these specs mean

Capability Score

5.4/10

How much this extender can do compared with other KVM extenders, rated from its specifications.

Design

Port Count	1
Switching Method	N/A, dedicated extender, no switching

Topology

KVM Segment	Extender

Video & Features

Video Standard	Dual-head HDMI
Max Resolution	1920x1200 per head
USB Hub Ports	4
Audio Support	No

In the box and price

Price	1695.00 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 (Dual-Head KVM Extender / Fiber/CATx / 150m)?

The Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 (Dual-Head KVM Extender / Fiber/CATx / 150m) is a KVM switch from Rose Electronics. Key specs: Port Count 1 (point-to-point extender), Switching Method N/A, dedicated extender, no switching, Video Standard Dual-head HDMI, Max Resolution 1920x1200 per head, USB Hub Ports 4.

Who is the Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 (Dual-Head KVM Extender / Fiber/CATx / 150m) best suited to?

Best suited to: Campus-style facilities needing 150m reach; Dual-head HDMI console extension; Peripheral-heavy desks needing 4 USB ports.

What are the drawbacks of the Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 (Dual-Head KVM Extender / Fiber/CATx / 150m)?

Not the best fit for: Short-distance co-located setups; DVI/VGA-only source hardware; Ultra-long-distance fiber requirements.