Rose Electronics

Rose MPB-4U2V

Expert rating7 / 10

KVM SwitchesView on rose.com

Port Count:: 4 computers
Video Standard:: DVI / HDMI / DisplayPort
Max Resolution:: 4K@30Hz
USB Hub Ports:: 2

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Manufacturer: Rose Electronics Last updated: September 12, 2026

Rose MPB-4U2V (4 CPUs / 2 Monitors Multi-Platform KVM / $699.00) Review

The Rose MPB-4U2V is a 4-computer, dual-monitor multi-platform KVM switch that accepts mixed DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort video sources for $699.00.

Rose built this to solve a real desk problem, four computers that don't all use the same video connector, letting mixed DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort machines share one dual-monitor KVM setup instead of forcing every source onto identical cabling first. That flexibility is what separates it from the fixed-standard SmartAVI 4Q-series switches in this catalog, which require every input to match one connector type.

Mixed-Signal Input Flexibility

Unlike single-standard switches, the MPB-4U2V accepts computers with different video outputs on its four inputs, useful for a desk that's accumulated hardware over several upgrade cycles.

Dual-Monitor Output for Every Source

Both connected monitors switch together to whichever of the four computers is active, keeping an extended-desktop layout intact regardless of the source's native video type.

Comparison to Alternatives

Versus the SmartAVI SM-UHN-4Q-S — that requires all-HDMI sources but supports full 4K@60Hz, worth it for a uniform HDMI fleet. Versus the Avocent SC945H — that's HDMI-only and security-certified, worth it only where certification, not connector flexibility, is the priority.

Specifications

Design

Port Count	4
Switching Method	Button, hotkey

Video & Features

Video Standard	Mixed (DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort inputs supported)
Max Resolution	4K@30Hz
USB Hub Ports	2
Audio Support	Yes

In the box and price

Price	699.00 USD

Brand	Rose Electronics
Model	MPB-4U2V

Expert Review

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

Expert rating7 / 10

A practical pick for a mixed-hardware desk where four computers don't share one video standard.

Best for

Desks with four computers using different video connectors (DVI/HDMI/DP)
Buyers who don't want to standardize cabling before adding a KVM
Offices upgrading hardware gradually rather than all at once

Not for

Uniform HDMI or DisplayPort fleets (a dedicated single-standard switch is cheaper)
Anyone needing full 4K@60Hz rather than 30Hz
Security-sensitive desks needing certified isolation

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Rose MPB-4U2V (4 CPUs / 2 Monitors Multi-Platform KVM / $699.00)?

The Rose MPB-4U2V (4 CPUs / 2 Monitors Multi-Platform KVM / $699.00) is a KVM switch from Rose Electronics. Key specs: Port Count 4 computers, 2 monitors, Switching Method Button, hotkey, Video Standard Mixed (DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort inputs supported), Max Resolution 4K@30Hz, USB Hub Ports 2.

Who is the Rose MPB-4U2V (4 CPUs / 2 Monitors Multi-Platform KVM / $699.00) best suited to?

It suits desks with four computers using different video connectors (dvi/hdmi/dp), buyers who don't want to standardize cabling before adding a kvm, offices upgrading hardware gradually rather than all at once.

What are the drawbacks of the Rose MPB-4U2V (4 CPUs / 2 Monitors Multi-Platform KVM / $699.00)?

It is a poor fit for uniform hdmi or displayport fleets (a dedicated single-standard switch is cheaper), anyone needing full 4k@60hz rather than 30hz, security-sensitive desks needing certified isolation.