TESmart

TESmart HKS1601-P23

Expert rating6.9 / 10

Computers:: 16
Video Standard:: HDMI 2.0
Max Resolution:: 4K@60Hz
USB Hub Ports:: USB 3.0

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Manufacturer: TESmart Last updated: 2026-09-15

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TESmart HKS1601-P23 Review

For a 16-port 4K HDMI KVM switch with RS232 and LAN control that doesn't cost 8K-tier money, the TESmart HKS1601-P23 is the value pick in TESmart's rack lineup.

It caps out at 4K@60Hz rather than 8K, but keeps every feature that matters for a rack: per-port EDID emulation, PIN-lock, auto-scan, and remote control over RS232 or LAN. If you don't need HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 16 machines, this is the cheaper way to get there.

Who it's for

Rack environments needing 16 inputs at 4K@60Hz without paying for HDMI 2.1/8K headroom.

Our verdict

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

Expert rating6.9 / 10

A 16-port rack HDMI KVM with USB 3.0 and RS232/LAN control, TESmart's mid-tier rack option.

Best for

Budget-conscious 16-PC rack setups
4K@60Hz multi-server monitoring

Not for

8K or high-refresh gaming use

Specifications

What these specs mean

Capability Score

5.9/10

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

Design

Switching Method	Button, Hotkey, Wired Remote, Mouse Gesture, Software (RS232/LAN)

Topology

KVM Segment	Rack

Video & Features

Video Standard	HDMI
Max Resolution	3840x2160 (4K)

Per display capability

Max Refresh At 4K	60 Hz

Display continuity

EDID Emulation	Yes (on every input port)

In the box and price

Price	599.00 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the TESmart HKS1601-P23 (16-Port HDMI KVM Switch / 4K@60Hz / USB 3.0 / RS232 + LAN)?

The TESmart HKS1601-P23 (16-Port HDMI KVM Switch / 4K@60Hz / USB 3.0 / RS232 + LAN) is a KVM switch from TESmart. Key specs: Computers 16, Monitors 1, Video Standard HDMI, Video Version HDMI 2.0, Max Resolution 3840x2160 (4K).

Who is the TESmart HKS1601-P23 (16-Port HDMI KVM Switch / 4K@60Hz / USB 3.0 / RS232 + LAN) best suited to?

Best suited to: Budget-conscious 16-PC rack setups; 4K@60Hz multi-server monitoring.

What are the drawbacks of the TESmart HKS1601-P23 (16-Port HDMI KVM Switch / 4K@60Hz / USB 3.0 / RS232 + LAN)?

Not the best fit for: 8K or high-refresh gaming use.