Game-Changer for Dual PC Setups! (Ugreen KVM Switch)

Let's discover the UGREEN KVM switch in my latest review!
This switch comes with 2 HDMI in and 1 HDMI out ports. It also includes 4 USB 2.0 ports, letting you connect multiple devices like keyboard, mouse, microphone or printer. It also includes an extended control switch for effortless switching between devices. Stay tuned as we delve into its features, benefits, and limitations!
00:00 Intro
00:37 What is KVM switch?
01:13 Unboxing
02:08 Specifications
03:13 Advantages
05:26 Disadvantages
6:59 Conclusion
Buy items mentioned in the video at Amazon:
Ugreen 2 HDMI in 1 HDMI out (reviewed KVM switch): amzn.to/45XwMXB
Ugreen USB 3.0 switch (USB Switch): amzn.to/49kDhXi
Ugreen USB 3.0 & Type-c switch (USB switch): amzn.to/3QnC4pt
Ugreen 3 HDMI in 1 HDMI out (HDMI switch): amzn.to/3sjjuH6
Ugreen 5 HDMI in 1 HDMI out (HDMI switch): amzn.to/40jQNXb
SABRENT KVM Switch (High-end alternative): amzn.to/3FKnbJa
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[@thequirkyengineer]

If you want to learn how to install a KVM switch, check out my video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWXUfYqMoL-Shqc

[@firasrabaia]

great content, I use the Ugreen one just the simple usb2.0 one and it's perfect, I used it for my mouse, keyboard, mic, camera and speakers for more than year and is perfect ^^

[@thequirkyengineer]

Thanks a lot mate. It’s great to hear you have a perfect experience as well. It transforms user experience to a whole new level :D And very affordable too for what it does.

[@ededfrfwf]

Will it still work if i have only 1 pc and 2 monitors and i want to use my both the moniters differently

[@jaquiox]

hi everyone, by chance any of you knows how to turn off the keyboard shortcuts?? for some reason it defaults to CTRL, and gets in the way of regular work. thank you

[@persiathiest1963]

Fast switching between laptops is important to me. Good that you cover it merc :-)

[@thequirkyengineer]

Np mate hope you find it useful :)

[@Miguel_Pratz]

Great video - currently using a KVM switch but I LOVE having the little controller button rather than having to crawl under my desk to press the button

[@thequirkyengineer]

Thanks mate! That was the selling point for me on this kvm switch. Makes my life a lot easier

[@GXShade]

Some KVMs use Scroll Lock key to switch between pc

[@BerkKardas]

Underrated content!

[@thequirkyengineer]

Thanks a lot mate appreciated!

[@nssandhu4401]

Can you please check and confirm if this works with 2560x1080 (29inch UW) at 75 hz.

[@user-rs9ds4xu7d]

im a multiboxer whos in search of a KVM switcher who can broadcast keyboard and mouse inputs to the other computers simultaneously without problems, say i have six characters in an MMORPG i want to play at the same time to multibox, but im in doubt as of to which KVM switcher i should get as i have never used a KVM switcher before, anyone with some knowledge on this?

[@archie.hendry]

Hey, i dont really know much about switches but i have 2 monitors one for my laptop and one for my xbox which switch would let me use 1 keyboard and mouse for both?

[@thequirkyengineer]

Hey mate, yes you can do it with a switch. If you only want to use switch keyboard and mouse, you need USB switch. It will allow you to switch keyboard and mouse from your laptop to xbox. There is a link for USB switch in the video description, if you interested. If you also want to use a single monitor and switch that too, then you’ll need a kvm switch. But I guess usb switch is just what you need.

[@archie.hendry]

@@thequirkyengineer thanks I will go with the usb switch

[@ccctttyyyyy]

I come here to look for how to actually use the device but ended up with just talking without demo-ing how to use it...

[@thequirkyengineer]

I can make a further video on that mate. Before that, I can help you if you want to troubleshoot or need anything else

[@CaesarAugustus.]

I feel like all of them are like this. So much talking and never getting to what I’m looking for.

[@thequirkyengineer]

@ccctttyyyyy Just dropped a video on how to setup a kvm switch and do all the wires etc. If you interested, check out the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWXUfYqMoL-Shqc

[@adrianpamandanan2160]

This is really good if you're using single monitor but I think Anker did it better with dual 4k kvm

[@GuiOfficial]

In my personal experience, it being 2.0 USB instead of 3.0 would not make any difference for mice and keyboards. Only if you wanted to have a SSD or something, which would also be limited by the 3.0 USB connection. This is a budget option with a simple solution, there are other kvm docks that cost around $300 which have 3.0 connections and even USB C power output option.

[@thequirkyengineer]

Indeed mate. And, as you said, even if you want to connect ssd, you still lost performance going with usb 3.0. So, spending that extra cache on something else might be more worthy. Thanks for the comment mate :)

[@madzonic16]

if you use a 3.5mm mic jack to USB dongle will it still work? Thanks!

[@thequirkyengineer]

Yes! It will still work mate. I was using it with that and had no issues. Later I switch to external amp

[@guilherme-argentino]

I’ve got one from Aimos. It doesn’t work well because lt consumes too much power. My notebook keeps complaining about power surge.

[@thequirkyengineer]

I’m sad to hear that mate. I use it on 2 computers, one macbook pro one windows pc, no issues so far. Which laptop you are getting power issues?

[@sorcererzv]

Hallo, please support this Ugreen KMV wireless keyboard/mouse with one common USB receiver?

[@thequirkyengineer]

It works with Logitech or other USB receivers mate. I will record a video on how to setup kvm switch. Don't miss out that video :)

[@issaawweh3553]

Hi great video by the way! If you do not mind me asking for confirmation and clarification. I have a desktop PC and I use to screens for it. I also have a work laptop which I also use two other screens for it.. would this allow me to reduce from 4 screens and use the same two screens (mouse etc) and just switch back and forth between my desktop PC and work laptop? Much appreciated.

[@thequirkyengineer]

Thanks a lot mate! Yes it will exactly do that. The specific KVM switch I reviewed has 1 monitor support though. But there are versions available for 2 monitors. On my setup, only middle monitor connected to my work pc. Second monitor is just connected to my personal pc. How it works is exactly you said. You connect your monitor or monitors and mouse/keyboard to KVM switch. Then you connect your PC and laptop. With a click of a button, all monitors, keyboard and mouse switches from 1 pc to the other. You’ll love it mate it makes life a lot easier if you use 2 pc :) If you have any further questions, let me know

[@issaawweh3553]

@@thequirkyengineerSorry not sure if my reply was posted. So basically i need to find a KVM switch that supports 2 monitors (dual) and 2 computers? Like the Greathtek KVM Switch 2 Monitors 2 Computers? Thanks again.

[@thequirkyengineer]

@@issaawweh3553yes exactly that one mate amzn.to/3TvDtxc. I haven’t tested this brand but seen many times on amazon. Would be a good choice :)

[@danielyepes9753]

how long does it take (delay time) to switch between 2 windows pc's?

[@thequirkyengineer]

I don’t have 2 windows pc’s to try mate. But, from mac to windows, it tooks 6 seconds. I think it will be around that from windows to windows.

[@brenodiasfelicio1491]

Great content! One question: how did you manage to connect two monitors with your KVM?

[@thequirkyengineer]

Thanks mate! With the kvm switch I reviewed, I can’t connect two monitors. I only connect my main monitor to kvm and second monitor to personal pc only. If you want to do it, you should invest in a bit more expensive kvm switch. I didn’t have that much budget so settled with this.

[@brenodiasfelicio1491]

​@@thequirkyengineer for a moment I thought you have solved my problem LOL. I have the same UGREEN KVM and it works perfect, but now I got it a second monitor and I'm struglling to set everything up.

[@thequirkyengineer]

@brenodiasfelicio1491 @2000youtobe guys hello. I found a switch that does "2 display port in 2 out". Check out: www.store.level1techs.com/products/p/14-kvm-switch-dual-monitor-2computer-z5erd-n6mbj It is reviewed in a ltt video. Here is a link for that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5zbhmloocaDg80 It is a bit pricey for me. Will probably pass on it. Would you guys consider it? Other than level1techs product, I couldn't find a solution from a reputable brand :/

[@deepanjaypaul3619]

can we do like this that we buy a hdmi splitter where one hdmi port from laptop and one hdmi port from the pc will connect to the monitor and it cost very less too like 8 bucks so in single click we can we can switch the second monitor too? ​@@thequirkyengineer

[@scottanderson2022]

​@@thequirkyengineer What's with the level1techs KVM switches, there are like a few people working for leve1techs who always comment that this is the only switch that will work and no 100$ will do the same as this magical 500$ switch. I just bought a Chinese random no-name teetek KVM switch for 85$ from amazon and it's been working good with 2x DP1.4 outputs, and 3 USB 3.0 outputs and EDID. Monitor switch time 4-5 seconds. No noticeable difference when passing video through this KVM even for 2x 144hz 2k monitors.

[@Soarific]

Hi, could you explain the difference between their UGREEN USB 3.0 switch and the KVM switch shown in the video?

[@thequirkyengineer]

Of course mate! UGREEN USB 3.0 switch only switches USB and doesn't include any HDMI switch. So you cannot connect monitors. You can only connect mouse, keyboard, printer, etc. On the other hand, KVM switch includes USB switch (2.0 or 3.0) and HDMI switch together. You can connect monitors and other peripherals. When you press the button, monitor and your keyboard, mouse and other devices switches to the other computer. If you had USB switch only, then all the USB devices will switch to other computer, not the monitor though. I hope I explained it well mate. I would love to help :)

[@Soarific]

Thanks for the reply! I must admit I am still very confused, I had watched a few other reviews of the USB UGREEN Switch (not KVM) and they said that you can use it to switch between a work computer and personal computer. I have a personal gaming PC with a monitor and then a work laptop with a separate monitor. I want to be able to switch between work and personal when I have downtime so I can continue watching youtube videos whilst I work etc. So are you saying the USB switch won't let me control the monitors when pressing the button? Sorry for the questions, I just don't understand this at all@@thequirkyengineer

[@Soarific]

Hello again, I might understand now but correct me if I'm wrong.. so if I got the USB switch I can still switch between personal PC and work PC but the monitors wont all be in use? i.e my laptop and 2 monitors wont all be able to be used it would be just my work laptop and monitor I can use, and then when I switch back to personal PC I can only use the personal PC monitor? I think that would be fine for me as I want to keep work monitors and personal monitors separate@@thequirkyengineer

[@thequirkyengineer]

Oh yea you got it right at the last comment. If you want to use seperate monitors, USB switch will be the right choice. I’ll tell how it works. You are using your work pc and your keyboard, mouse etc. You pressed the USB switch and your work computer will be staying the same. But, all the USB devices connected to the switch will be disconnected. And connected to your personal pc. Now, you can use your mouse and keyboard on personal pc to change video, change music , play games etc on a seperate monitor. In addition, you’ll still see the work monitor nothing is changing there. Only change is keyboard and mouse is connected to personal pc. I hope I could explain well now. So, as long as you have seperate monitors and you don’t want to switch monitors, USB switch is the way to go. If you had single monitor and wanna switch that as well, then you’ll need a KVM switch. For your case right now, you don’t need it and you only need USB switch mate :) @Soarific

[@Soarific]

Thank you very much!! This is the information I needed and you helped me understand it perfectly. I really appreciate you taking your time to reply to my question, it means a lot. I will order a USB switch! :)@@thequirkyengineer

[@garcel]

Wow Nice video! Quick question: Do you know if its works with Apple M1/M2 devices ? Thanks

[@thequirkyengineer]

Thanks mate! Yes it works. I’m using it with a windows pc and m2 macbook pro. No issues so far

[@travischalmers9717]

Hi i am trying to set up the same thing a windows desktop and a macbook through a kvm and would like to keep my macbook 1 cable docking feature. You mention in your video using an adapter but not what the adapter is or how you have it set up. Ive seen a million KZbin videos on what a kvm is and demoing how you use it but noone showing how they wired it up

[@thequirkyengineer]

Hello! Someone also mentioned there is no content on showing how to setup KVM switch. I will record a video next week and publish mate :) In the meantime, I'm using a simple hdmi + usb type c dock like this: amzn.to/49pDrwa. I couldn't find the exact model right now but will explain in detail during the video. I also have a version of Baseus one like this: amzn.to/3OY1nyp and really happy with that as well. I'd love to help you set it up in the meantime making a detailed video :)

[@indysebastian]

Would love to learn more about this as well! @@thequirkyengineer

[@thequirkyengineer]

@@indysebastian hi guys! Just dropped a video on how to setup a kvm switch and do all the wires etc. If you interested, check out the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWXUfYqMoL-Shqc

[@manzarek74]

hello, can you recommend kvm swich with two monitors hdmi out please

[@thequirkyengineer]

Hello, I can recommend amzn.to/4bf1Vc1 :)

[@yanz_77]

hey, you play Csgo with it right? does it add input lag?

[@thequirkyengineer]

I didn’t recognize any lag mate. Even monitor is smooth as normal, 144hz. I can easily play cs go or other fps games like switch is not there

[@yanz_77]

@@thequirkyengineer thanks for your info mate :)

[@CaesarAugustus.]

Does this support two monitors?

[@thequirkyengineer]

Hello mate! Sorry for late reply I was on vocation. Unfortunately, this version doesn't. You have to search for a kvm switch that specifies 2 PCs in 2 Monitor out. For example, I found this one that I recommend amzn.to/3PK9mje.

[@RaymaticCreator]

How about audio ?

[@thequirkyengineer]

It doesn’t include any aux interface. But, you have 2 options. The first one, even though I don’t prefer, is connecting audio to monitor. Even though you switch, you’ll still have audio connected via hdmi. The second one is using a usb sound card. Connect any mic, speakers or headphone to it and it’ll switch computers as you do

[@roninstormYT]

you dont need this because now there monitors where i can buy a ultra wide that can do pip and pbp witch mean you can uase two divices in one monitor without a kvm i think some come with the kvm build in this is no longer needed anymore i am ultra wide monitor hunting with pip and pbp or a normal one that can do pip and pbp

[@thequirkyengineer]

Yes indeed, thanks for that info! But some people might still find it useful if they don't want to buy an ultrawide monitor

[@janeliao8431]

Hi, how to get in touch with you?

[@thequirkyengineer]

@janeliao8431 can I help you here?

[@TheHolypoopstick]

Whats game changing about something that works like every other kvm switch for the last 20 years?

[@eflatun8156]

Aaa mithatpaşalı ekrem

[@thequirkyengineer]

Aaa fatih selam nasılsın, nasıl tanıdın çok şaşırdım 😅

[@rswow]

Do you have this tutorial without the incessant music? The constant buzz makes this un-listenable.

[@Jens_DL]

Hi, does this KVM switch bring any deplay to the input?

[@thequirkyengineer]

Hello! I was spectical of the delay before buying. But, it's totally ok and I can't tell if it's connected or not. I play cs and nothing changed after connecting it

[@Jens_DL]

@@thequirkyengineer thank you for the comment