AV Access iDock C10 | KVM Switch & Docking Station Review

Today we are looking at a very convenient KVM switch which includes a built in docking station. I've used a few different docking stations and this is by far my favorite one so far
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[@glitterbug9245]

Never knew these were a thing but just what I needed..thank you

[@EricReviews]

Happy to help! Any questions just let me know

[@David-t8x4k]

Thanks for the review Eric..might need this for me and my wife

[@EricReviews]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@jillsofiadistans]

What a wonderful setup you have there! I have got to check out that monitor.

[@adminfootballgenius844]

Great review Eric. would have been great if you can show how to connect for those who are new to KVM also 😊

[@josephinexuan]

Currently on sale too..thanks Eric

[@EricReviews]

Happy to help!

[@LeoKnight7]

A great review, clear and to the point! One clarification; if I have understood correctly, to be able to expand your PC desktop to 2 monitors you need to connect both PC outputs to the C10 inputs (HDMI and DP). Is that correct?

[@mediauniksekali4734]

Very cool that it charges the laptop as well

[@EricReviews]

Definitely! Gives you much more usage out of it than the traditional KVM

[@manueljoramsanluis4765]

Hi Eric, thanks for this. I have a MacBook air M3, does it support an extended display if I use Mac mode?

[@stephx2023]

This is my question too. I have the MacBook m3 pro and wondering if its compatible for extending on two monitors

[@EricReviews]

Hi Manuel, yes the MacBook Air will work with this but due to a chipset limitation, you can only run one external monitor. @Stephx2023 Unfortunately all MacBooks do not support multiple monitors on the same USB-C connection. You can use two monitors, but they'll be in mirror mode. The only way to do 2 monitors on a MacBook currently is to use two different ports (USB-C and USB-C or USB and HDMI). That or use an external graphics card solution.

[@ytpr9420]

Hi Eric. Do you know if it's possible to output an image from the USB-C port on the front of the KVM? Thanks for the excellent review!

[@tamaspaksai1854]

Is the swith supports widescreen monitors? I have a 3440*1440 120 Hz G-Synch screen with my gaming PC and would like to use my setup with the switch on my work laptop when working from home.

[@semaj4818]

This is what it supports: ● Ultra-High Refresh Rate: HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 & DisplayPort 1.4a (USB-C) compliant. Supports up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4. Also supports high refresh rates like 1080P@240Hz/165Hz/144Hz/120Hz, and 2560×1440@144Hz/120Hz, ensuring wonderful gaming experiences.

[@BrendenChase77]

I need the same. Let me know if you find one that does it!

[@albertkim1809]

Once you start looking for a 4k 120hz KVM, options seem to be reduced dramatically...

[@lilys6578]

Thanks! But this Docking switch does not have separate display for two monitors. they monitors just the minor display in both minotors.

[@Sworn973]

And about the audio port? One would assume it swtich between devices as well. Question about the front ports, does they also have the virtual emulation? Or is it only for the video input?

[@AshishVarghese-y1s]

Hi, can you please share your connection set up? Bought this model, but not able to use both monitors at the same time to switch between my desktop PC and laptop.

[@methdxman]

Hey, do you know if gsync works over the hdmi outputs?

[@dkllkd]

When connecting to the laptop, can you have one display as the primary, and the other as an extended display (ideally i would not even use the laptop display)? Every review I see shows screen mirroring only when switching to the laptop.

[@semaj4818]

If you read the manual, on the late mac you need a USB-C cable that supports DP alt mode and DP MST mode. Unless you have a Mac ARM (M1/M2) should work fine.

[@Master_Abraham]

@@semaj4818 so if we do have the m1 pro, regardless of the cable or display link it wont work?

[@caobang703]

Perfect for my Commodore 64 and Commodore 128

[@EricReviews]

Sounds like you might have the commodore 5000 if they run USB ports and HDMI!

[@dk8435]

Does this work with the Logitech Mx keys and 3s mouse?

[@beejaynick7959]

Does it support ultrawide monitors, like 3440 x 1440?

[@maxdxs]

For 1 laptop 1 pc and triple display, what woido you recommend?

[@maretbln]

You should review more thunderbolt 4 docks..im trying to figure which one to get

[@EricReviews]

I reviewed the Hyper Dock a month or two ago. You can find the video on my channel. Beside that one, I don't really have any other thunderbolt docks unfortunately.

[@ruimelo9469]

If i want to use one monitor for each pc its possible? Since my mouse and keyboard have buttons to switch

[@GiovanniColtonJacob]

I need one that has serial ports for my 2 1992 Compaq computer

[@Sleipbaba]

it loos for what i am searching for. But the switsching time between the input is very laggy and not acceptable for me

[@yves5042]

Hello, any information about all the technologie that the kvm support ? (Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS...) ? how is it sound like using the kvm?

[@EricReviews]

I only use it with stereo speakers so I'm not sure if it supports surround codecs

[@s93youyou]

Thanks for the review, do you know any similar dock ?

[@EricReviews]

Sorry I do not

[@TokuGaming1986]

Dont need this but looks very useful for those who do

[@EricReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@NaodFitsum-w7e]

Whats the difference between a regular dock and KVM?

[@EricReviews]

A regular dock is basically just expansion ports that connect to your laptop. This dock connects to two computers at the same time and can switch between them with a click of a button.

[@JoseBrowne]

Anyone know if this can be used to switch between two M1 Macbook pros (USB-C) and one Apple Studio Display? Been looking for a solution for this for years now.

[@olli999]

Hi. Is it a big deal that the output ports from the kvm to the monitor are only hdmi? Idk why but I feel like I would want a DP for that connection as well. Am i wrong?

[@thnjiyu]

It will work with the hdmis thats what i tested. Dp and hmdi going from my pc to kvm. Then from kvm to monitors is hdmi

[@maximoronchetti4268]

@@thnjiyustill working till today? you have this kvm?

[@MannyTheDriver]

Will this work for a MacBook Air M2 & PC with dual monitors, mouse, keyboard, speakers, headphones, webcam?

[@EricReviews]

Unfortunately, Macbook Air doesn't support dual monitors unless you use an eGpu or something similar. Only MacBook Pros have 2 Monitor support

[@MannyTheDriver]

@@EricReviews Thanks for replying. So basically this KVM/Doc doesn’t have display link or anyway to support dual monitors? My current (very cheap) doc has display link and allows my MacBook Air M2 to have three monitors including the laptop itself. But now that I want to do a hybrid set up, I’m considering the simplest option.

[@EricReviews]

@heDriver There aren't any KVMs that are display link compatible. Without changing your computer or buying an eGpu, I think your best bet would be to daisy chain your current dock into a KVM and should achieve the same end result

[@MannyTheDriver]

@@EricReviews Perfect. Thanks Eric 😎

[@reyb6094]

Will this work connected to an HP laptop and an Xbox Series X? Will/can it transfer audio?

[@EricReviews]

Yes that should work if your laptop can connect to monitors via USB-C (most modern ones can). The audio would transfer through HDMI and the KVM will handle the switching.

[@luislopez9713]

Would this work for 2 consoles instead of PCs? Like Xbox and ps5?

[@EricReviews]

It could work with one console and a pc, but not two consoles. This is because this uses HDMI for one input and USB-C for the other. So if you did two consoles, a Switch via usb-c and the other via HDMI would work.

[@ngovanquoc2830]

Thank you sir

[@EricReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lil2Impulsive]

is it possible to expand to 2 monitors on a macbook pro m1 (while the macbook is closed) and not just mirror them because of the displayport (MST).

[@EricReviews]

Generally if you can mirror monitors, you can also extend them as well. Just go into your display settings and each monitor with have a choice between mirror and extend.

[@v.talash8127]

AV Access iDock C10 doesn't support extended monitor mode which mean you can only have two displays with the same content (mirroring mode). That's what AV support team clearly stated: question: "I want to buy KVM switch for dual monitor setup. I have macbook pro m1 2021 and windows PC. From what I see the best choice in my case will be AV Access iDock C10. Am I right?" 1. "For our iDock C10,please note that when the USB-C connect to macbook and two monitors would be output the duplicate contentes,which is mirrored mode,is this acceptable for you?" question: "Having duplicated content is definitely not what I am looking for. I was sure it would work in extended monitor mode (not sure if it's the correct naming for this mode). Do you have any solutions that can help me to achieve this?" 2. "But sorry that we not have the Dock can support work with macbook thru the single USB-C cable to output with extended mode now. It is our next generation which would be use two USB-C port instead of current one USB port in iDock C10,but maybe need around in July."

[@roysaniel]

@@v.talash8127 Have you seen his video? His personal computer display is extended compared to his laptop which is mirrored.

[@SunartoSunarto-rj1uk]

That monitor looks awesome..what is it?

[@EricReviews]

Thank you. It's the "Geminos" by Mobile Pixels. Link: amzn.to/3GjvWtI

[@livemoonbday]

The Mac doesn’t have support dual displays or is that a shortfall from the dock?

[@EricReviews]

Problem with all Macs. For someone reason they don't support the USB-C protocol that lets you connect multiple monitors via USB-C

[@ΓιώργοςΠασχοβίτης]

How do you like the Geminos so far? Ive been thinking about getting one

[@EricReviews]

No issues at all and It's been a great monitor so far.

[@BluechipJunior]

I purchased. Works except power connection is very loose. Can't touch the unit/wires without it powering off/on. Did you have that issue?

[@EricReviews]

I did not have that issue on mine and while filming the review I even moved around the unit a lot and never had any issues

[@Yordanov1990]

Does it require softwares installation? I cannot install drivers on my work laptop

[@EricReviews]

No drivers required!

[@jonogunn]

Can you split it so that PC1 is one monitor and PC2 is on the other?

[@EricReviews]

No that won't work with this one since the USB-C connection connects to both HDMI. This company does have a few other KVMS that will work. For that, you'll need one that uses HDMI for both PCs. This is assuming you mean displayed one at a time. If you want them both displayed but only switching keyboard and mouse, your best using a USB only switch such as this one which worked great for me. amzn.to/3vJSiTK

[@reverend_wintondupree]

What would the usb-b use case be?

[@EricReviews]

Usb to dock connection for your hdmi device. Laptop runs it all through usb-c but desktop connection is hdmi+usb

[@roysaniel]

@@EricReviews Does this mean It can work with only using a usb-c connection for my laptop (pc 1) and only display port connection for my desktop (pc 2)? or it is required to use the HDMI + USB-B connection.

[@EricReviews]

@@roysaniel PC1 will work on only USB-C. PC2 will require display port + USB-B

[@roysaniel]

@@EricReviews I see, thanks man! I badly need this KVM :( if only they can ship to Philippines without additional costs :(

[@veeranandhini]

For the mac it is not extending the display to both monitor as the window PC. Big bummer. Clear it in the review

[@Wibukingsub]

My brother has the same corsair pc but upgraded to a rtx 4080

[@EricReviews]

Awesome! Its a neat little pc. Mine is still running a 2080 TI. I don't need to get 100fps at max settings so the 2080 is still more than enough for me.

[@szczawnatolin]

Does it work for 2 laptops ?

[@EricReviews]

No it does not but if you go on their website, they have a new model that works for 2 laptops

[@gaminglegobuilder]

Looks good but I would prefer HDMI ports only

[@EricReviews]

Check out their website.. They have a few other models which are HDMI ports only

[@tarotdivinevoice1197]

I agree with KVMs being ugly..mine looks like it was from 1990..lol

[@EricReviews]

Yep.. my old one looked like that as well

[@v.talash8127]

IMPORTANT! AV Access iDock C10 doesn't support extended monitor mode which means you can only have two displays with the same content (mirroring mode). That's what AV support team clearly stated: question: "I want to buy KVM switch for dual monitor setup. I have macbook pro m1 2021 and windows PC. From what I see the best choice in my case will be AV Access iDock C10. Am I right?" 1. "... For our iDock C10,please note that when the USB-C connect to macbook and two monitors would be output the duplicate contentes,which is mirrored mode,is this acceptable for you?" question: "Having duplicated content is definitely not what I am looking for. I was sure it would work in extended monitor mode. Do you have any solutions that can help me to achieve this?" 2. "... But sorry that we not have the Dock can support work with macbook thru the single USB-C cable to output with extended mode now. It is our next generation which would be use two USB-C port instead of current one USB port in iDock C10,but maybe need around in July."

[@EricReviews]

Good point. Though it's worth mentioning this is not a fault of the Dock, but macbooks themselves. Mac made a dumb decision to not allow multiple Monitor streams over a single USB c cable, meanwhile windows has been able to do this for a while. Because of this, using 2 seperate usb c cables or a dock with 2 usb c inputs is the only way for a dock and dual monitors to work on a mac

[@v.talash8127]

@@EricReviews 100% apple fault. And AV doing a great work explicitly pointing attention to this fact.

[@v.talash8127]

and by the way it’s great they’re working on solution with two usb-c. Because from what I know apple doesn’t add MST mode even for last M3

[@norbertomartinez8349]

Darn.. Only if it was 10gb ethernet

[@EricReviews]

Even on regular docks, I dont think theres many that have 10gb ethernet yet.