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UGREEN 4 PORT USB 3 Sharing Switch | THE "FOR GAMERS" TEST
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[@biredgemini]

Holy crap! This is exactly what i was looking for and never thought i'd actually find it! Thank you

[@jasonwells5415]

Thanks for the review, nice to see some real usage so I know it will meet my needs. It's always hard to tell how legitimate the Amazon reviews are on niche items like this.

[@GELV294]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to know

[@McWrisk]

Purchased! Very much needed thanks for the review!

[@NerfThisTV]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@yaerius]

Thanks for this review. I found this device and wanted to buy it, but I wasn't sure if it can handle everything on one output cable without significant raise in latency. Now I think I'll buy it.

[@JWickyJr13]

This will be great for me, I just bought a gaming PC and am getting a monitor to go with it. So I'm gonna be getting rid of the two older monitors I have been using for my work laptop and docking station and just go with the nice wide one I ordered.

[@boogie404]

Thanks for this video. I consider buying the switch so I can use corsair k65 and razer mouse both for gaming and working. I was really not sure if this box can handle keyboard with 2 USB cables - one for lighting, one for data. And if drivers gonna work and everything run smooth in games. Now i see it can.

[@Gomethog]

How are your displays connected? I want to swap between work laptop where I use triple monitors and a gaming desktop, but I can't figure out how to route the displays. Ideally I would have triple monitor for both machines, but I don't need triple monitor for gaming, just the one would be fine. Any tips? Docking stations with DisplayLink appear to be a no go.

[@boogie404]

Does keyboard & mouse lighting always glows when connected to the switch? Actually, when I turn off pc, my RGB keyboard turn off light and I want it that way

[@jamesromeo2283]

Hey, just wondering. Do you think it would work for multiple hard drives to a media player to view on a tv and the other to my computer to transfer files into the hard drives? Thanks

[@ner0p]

Actually the (optional) microUSB 5v power adapter is only needed if more power is required like for powering and external 2.5" hard drive (especially mechanic), and other such devices that are more power hungry than the power already being drawn from the upstream computer ports (0.5A each if USB 2.0 or 0.9A each if USB 3.0). Let's assume you are connecting them to 2x USB3 ports, then you'd have 1.8A to spare without the external microUSB power adapter. That is enough for a mouse and a keyboard, and even a USB flash drive, but if one of the computers is turned off I would assume that you would only get 0.9A, in which case it would probably only be appropriate for the mouse and keyboard.

[@kiwiofficial64]

Thanks man!

[@casketpretty7769]

what settings did you use in your pc to get it to connect to one monitor? i am only able to switch with HDMI settings on monitor

[@jayjake]

Thanks a lot

[@davilsdavila]

Got mine for at least a year and I can confirm a very very good usage using a Razer keyboard, Logitech mouse and even a headset dongle for my Corsair Virtuoso. Use it with a PC (for gaming almost) and my working laptop without any issues! Important to mention that I don't have mine connected to power, just the USBs that goes to either the PC or laptop and no issues. (my keyboard doesnt have RGB but the blue leds work properly) Some times I have both PC and laptops powered on an switch back and forth agian without any issues, maybe it takes like 2 seconds to recognize...

[@BigDawgKG]

Thats, I am basically looking for the same set up. What is the power connection he is talking about required for then? If you are trying to use an external HDD or SDD maybe?

[@WhiteRayne2]

@@BigDawgKG I suspect the power connection would be necessary if he was plugging more power hungry devices to the switch. Peripherals like mice and keyboard are not typically very power hungry.

[@rhamz5073]

@@WhiteRayne2 how about wireless headsets?

[@WhiteRayne2]

@@rhamz5073 They would probably be fine. In any case, all you need to do is add the power cable!

[@petercruz1993]

Thanks buddy

[@michalrudecki1453]

Is there delay between using your mouse connected to the switcher and the cursor moving? Also, does this work between PC and Xbox?

[@Gyozoke]

can you use this if you want to acces the same hdd with you tv and your laptop too?

[@michaelangelo6779]

Are HDMI the monitor cables plugged into the UGREEN switch ? They seem to be USB, if they're USB how is it ?

[@sparfis]

and how do you switch the DHMI / video via the mac and pc? from the monitor input settings?

[@rinatbarabullin7793]

Dear NerfThis.TV, Good video, thanks a lot. I have a couple of questions (might be I missed the answers you already provided, sorry). I need this switch for a short time period. Can this device be used as a USB Hub after that (connected to one computer)? Is this switch good enough to support using of external hard drive (when it is powered with micro usb cable, as you advised)? Thanks

[@mokkabonna]

Have you tried connecting another hub to it? I need at least 5 ports.

[@117flood4]

Can it remember its last used selection after I shut down the computer? or will always start with PC 1 ?

[@achinthapremarathne9350]

Did you try GSYNC or similar thing with this?

[@proninety7587]

01:55 It doesn't need it, so long as you have power from at least one of the input devices it should work just fine.

[@cycj_emx0928]

I'm just curious, when we will need to use the power supply actually?

[@rnburley]

@@cycj_emx0928 something power hungry like a external hdd or usb screen

[@cycj_emx0928]

@@rnburley I see, so if I just using Mechanical keyboard, Gaming mouse and Mic is fine right? (3 devices all connect to one USB 3.0 hub, I scared will blow it up hahaha)

[@rnburley]

@@cycj_emx0928 I got one yesterday and its working fine for what you mention.

[@cycj_emx0928]

@@rnburley I see, Thank you so much for answering my question~

[@TechnoRoach]

Excellent, cheers pal, I've got a mac/pc setup too and synergy wasn't playing nice.

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[@mztanvir]

Do I need to connect the power cable to use it? Or do I need to connect the power cable to power when I user external HDD?

[@zip_cs]

Keep it up, man! Amazing video. Just what I've been looking for. Can I use it with my MacBook Pro?

[@NerfThisTV]

Thank you, and yes you can I use it with MB Pro and a Win PC

[@abbeygallepersonal]

What if I have a Mac and windows connected to the same monitor but I want to use my Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard with both? Is that possible?

[@josemby619]

is it possible to connect 3 computer? or just a 2 computer only?

[@KENTOSI]

Nice video but I really with you showed the actual switching process so that we could see the lag to cut over. Also would've been nice to see how you connected that USB 3 to your macbook's USB C.

[@chrisclark8871]

That is what i came here for but he seemed more interested in showing off his setup over the product functionality

[@kbpinglia]

I read on Amazon that some of the switches make some weird noise. Im not sure if they meant the device it self or from Windows. Can anyone confirm of any strange sounds or noises when switching?

[@michil75]

I need this, but for my 3 monitors as well

[@makjunior4558]

I connected MacBook m1 pro with the USB c cable. The PC works just fine but when I switched to Mac the keyboard and mouse not working. Any solution?

[@xSwxve]

Will this work to switch my Astros between the Series X and PC?

[@dolcettdoug]

Thanks

[@BiohazardX9]

Superb! finally found the answer I have been looking for. Like you I wanted a 'dumb' switch for just USB, no filter drivers (that scrl lk scrl lk 1 malarky), no crap just a pure hub thats switchable. like you I also run gaming kit, Roccat Skeltr + Emp + Juke. I want to switch between two Pc's. Thanks for the review I'll go get one now.

[@NerfThisTV]

Haha yes I find the “smart/automatic” switchers normally do something I didn’t want it to do.

[@Aluja77]

Does this also works with Audi (Headsets with USB)?

[@ianrosa6452]

Hello, how long is the input lag when gaming?

[@BlackPawGaming]

how about the KVm with the sharing monitor included.

[@shadowfax986]

I'm in the same boat with a gaming pc and my work macbook. Are you still using even now in 2020? Have you noticed any latency in your peripherals? I would be most worried about the lag with gaming but thanks to your demonstration I'm going to pull the trigger. I just hope it holds up.

[@deloftie3619]

Hey, I am considering getting this as well on Amazon but lag would be my concern as well, particularly in things like FPS games. Did you go ahead with the purchase and how did you find it?

[@Marko-bz1uo]

Can I use this for my ps5 and MacBook?

[@CALICRYPTO]

Could I use on of the ports with an addition usb 3.0 splitter to this to allow for more usb connections? Thanks

[@alexstone691]

Quite late but ill comment anyway, you should be able to add a hub to it but the bandwith is gonna be split again, so it depends what you plug in afterwards

[@malikonthesus]

CALI CRYPTO maybe, but there might be some power loss of you aren’t using a powered hub. Also bandwidth might be a bit differently.

[@FragTix]

Can itwork if i plug my iphone cable into it?

[@JasonKim1]

Thanks for the review. Will be buying this now.

[@AlexGeragotelis]

Jason Kim how did it turn out

[@JasonKim1]

@@AlexGeragotelis Worked out well. I have 2 laptops, a Mac and a PC running Windows and Ubuntu. In all 3 OSes, the device works well.

[@rayan]

you should have done an average reaction time test with and without this device plugged in....

[@jooplin]

You don't need to worry. It is a Serial Bus and the signal just gets carried further, there will only be as much latency as there is cable length, which isn't even noticable. For only I/O Devices there is also no bandwidth limiting that could occur, even with some high performance SSDs, if they overpopulate the bus, the I/O Operations of Mouse and Keyboard usually are not affected. There is the possibility for a little more noise in the signal, you would only notice that on a USB headset for example, but even then some ferrit beads can help out.

[@jadmrad]

Is the mouse running 1000hz polling ? does it work with 1000hz ?

[@JSyntax]

I got one of these. Do you really need the power supply? I have mine working with a keyboard and wireless headphone dongle and so far no issues yet without using power adapter. Perhaps the power adapter is only needed for hard drives?

[@NerfThisTV]

I think it is more of a case of how much power the USB ports you are plugging it into on the machines side provide - if it is enough for the items plugged in then no you won’t need extra power - I just do it to be sure 😁

[@gjsp87]

If you use a mechanical keyboard w/ rgb, you’ll need it.

[@Tufet]

If i connect a 1m USB extender to a USB hub, will i have input lag?

[@carlosjara-almonte9886]

help me a lot (Y) ty

[@jonathananaya]

Tell us what plugs go where though!!

[@dilpreetc4574]

Can I use this between my PC and PS4?

[@rikirex2162]

I had the usb 2 so I eventually also bought the usb 3 (two of them) but the transfer speed is thesame , 39 Mbps max. even powered.

[@octap79]

I wish I ve seen your comment earlier. This is what exactly happened in my case, too. I first bought the USB 2.0 but then I realized I could hook on this my card reader and an external HDD. Unfortunately, the speed I get from both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 is the same....37MB/s...... Have u found any solution;?

[@jaakruts]

does it work from mac to chromebook?

[@hazriq9615]

Great video! Have you tested if it works with an external webcam?

[@NerfThisTV]

Yes I have but you need to have the extra power plugged in to give it enough power for the webcam - when you switch over you some times need to unplug an replug in the webcam though, but not every time

[@hazriq9615]

@@NerfThisTV Thanks for confirming. With power plugged in, I wonder if this works with USB mics as well. Or an audio interface.

[@Scott.Farkus]

How are you switching the monitor? I have this same device, I haven't set it up yet, because I'm not sure how you manage to switch the monitor? I was thinking of setting one system up as HDMI 1(DVI) and the other as HDMI 2 and switching the monitor using the remote, since my panel supports those connection types.

[@NerfThisTV]

I either use 2 separate Monitors (1 for Work and 1 for gaming) or I switch between DP and HDMI on a Single Monitor

[@icydonut1746]

This is just what i need when i'm switching between pc and ps4

[@carson9458]

when you bought it did it work ? like where you able to switch between pc and ps4 with this device and switch the usb devices like a mouse and keyboard

[@nathanpk4822]

Did it work?

[@carson9458]

@@nathanpk4822 nope :(

[@nickzarrossi8979]

Hello, is it suitable for tv box?

[@gotamaful]

i need something like this but with capability of using 2 x 4k gaming cards from separate computers connected to the kvm device so i can switch screens of both computers on the same 4k screen. Is there a good quality product like this incl hdmi ? been looking around and cannot find a good quality product. Ill still buy this coz im using multiple keyboards which is taking up too much room, would be a big + if i had the screen too

[@NerfThisTV]

Not that I know of - you might need to look at 2 separate devices 1) an auto sensing HDMI switch (2 in 1 out style) and 2) something to switch your peripherals like this. Would that maybe work?

[@winning_by_name]

Do you think this would work between a ps5 and pc? thinking of having it to share a headset dongle, i am forever swapping and misplacing and would love just one place to put it and not worry about it

[@NerfThisTV]

I would think it can yes as I believe it works between PS4 and PC

[@delarose8769]

I have a work laptop and home pc desktop. Can I use this share not only the keyboard and mouse but the monitor as well?

[@wozzgalaxy]

No. It only switches usb. What you should do is have 1 x hdmi cable from your laptop to your monitor, and 1 x hdmi cable from pc to monitor.. then use this switch as well.. then just change inputs on your monitor and use this for mouse and keyboard... your other option is to buy a much more expensive kvm switch that can do everything including hdmi

[@cihathazar989]

Hi, I have a question, i will be happy if you answer. Lets say I am using my work PC, then I decided to switch to my gaming PC. But gaming one is in sleep mode. Now if I click to switch button on the adapter, is it going to wake my PC without powering on manually?

[@NerfThisTV]

As it is like plugging a usb keyboard directly into your PC I would say yes it should wake it from sleep like a normal (directly plugged in) keyboard would.

[@tylerpreston6296]

thanks i was look at this one just so i can go from my xbox to my pc

[@tobii.7057]

I have got a question boy pls anwser fast i need it quickly! I have my mouse and keyboard on my ps4 and i want to also use it on my pc but i don't want to always out out the cable and put it in to the other one pls tell me if this thing also works for ps4 and pc plsss boyss anwser i would be sooo happy

[@AlexGeragotelis]

Did it work going from the two systems

[@jeremyvaatiuola4446]

is this for RSS

[@genkiferal7178]

sold out? no price on Amazon for it.

[@drewhemm7]

How long does it to take to switch computers? I have a USB KVM switch and there is a five-second delay between pressing and being able to control the other machine...

[@NerfThisTV]

It is not instant but in an unscientific measure I would say it takes close to 2 sec to switch

[@exernando]

I can connect it to a switch and play with keyboard and mouse

[@JhayBueno23]

is this compatible with pc and ps4?

[@KVHgames]

Why you use a tv for monitor?

[@karcelle]

The one I purchased off of Amazon (5/2023) comes with usb cables (UGREEN USB 3.0 Switch Selector 2 Computers Share 4 USB 3.0 Ports KVM Switcher USB for PC Laptop Keyboard Mouse Printer Scanner One Button Switch Adapter with 2 Pack USB 3.0 Cables)

[@roberts8783]

how long is the delay when switching? is there a delay like as if you plugged it in and unplugged it ?

[@NerfThisTV]

Yes there is a bit of a delay, it’s not instant - very much like plugging those devices in to a machine as that’s effectively what’s happening.

[@tommek80]

Thank you for this video! I really wondering to have one, but I am not sure that this gonna work with my setup... Do you or anybody have any experience that this KVM switch is working with Cooler Master CK550 keyboard? Thank you in advance!

[@jacqueline5791]

Gave this a thumbs up because I have the same question.

[@tommek80]

@@jacqueline5791 in the mean time, I bought a Ugreen "2 In 1 Out KVM HDMI Switch Box", and I have no issues with it. I am using a CK550 keyboard, a Redragon M901 mouse and a Razer Nari ultimate with the KVM switch, so I actually did not need this USB switch. (link for the device: www.ugreen.com/products/2-in-1-out-kvm-hdmi-switch-box)

[@IndicesTALLBD]

when the keyboard is gamer it usually comes with 2 usb , the KVM usually has one usb port for keyboard and another for mouse. Is that a problem?

[@NerfThisTV]

I am not sure I understand the question entirely but if I do then - it should be no problem as USB 3 has enough bandwidth for a keyboard and mouse one port - I would not use the switch for an external hard drive or something like that that uses allot of bandwidth - you will still get better speeds plugging those directly into the machine in question.

[@Deftaly]

What kind of power cable does it use, microusb or type c?

[@silvestre1527]

Micro usb

[@ubellubo]

There is a USB 2.0 version too. For just sharing a mouse and keyboard is there any advantage to getting the 3.0 version or will 2.0 version offer the same benefits?

[@NerfThisTV]

I would not think so unless you have devices that can use the extra speed of USB 3 like an external SSD

[@ubellubo]

@@NerfThisTV Thanks. That was my reasoning too. I definitely do not need that capability. Just the mouse and keyboard.

[@donperignon7702]

There are easy way’s to exactly see the latency via online website’s testers. I have the 2.0 and the latency extra is only 0.4. Also 3.0 is only for transfer speeds like storage transfer. This wil not effect mouse/keyboard input.

[@bunkim5990]

i am using 2.0 ver and i can't switching to my Macbookpro 15" touch via typec hub or typec- usb cable :(

[@donperignon7702]

@@bunkim5990 try holding the button, sometimes its power related.

[@smu7373]

I had a weird problem with this unit. Sometimes a random key starts to input infinetly until I deplug my keyboard and mouse and replug again. I am not using with an external power cable though. Is this the reason?

[@NerfThisTV]

I Always have it powered as some Keyboards / Mice have power needs for say RGB etc - I would imagine that's your problem

[@smu7373]

@@NerfThisTV Thanks! I will try with external power.

[@MrDovanele]

the button on the switch is very stupid idea as all the 6 cable mess is that what people want on their table right?

[@jeremyelk651]

Can you use this for a MacBook Pro (connected to external monitor) and a PS5?

[@NerfThisTV]

I see no reason why it would not - I have yet to get a PS5 though so I am guessing until I can test sorry

[@jeremyelk651]

@@NerfThisTV Instead I just purchased a mouse and keyboard with multi-device connectivity. That should do the trick.

[@cudeh2869]

My mouse suddenly stopped working. Everything was fine then suddenly out the blue my mouse no longer works when plugged into this hub. My keyboard still works and the mouse works fine when plugged in individually on the PC... What a shame.

[@Eric-ue5mm]

Got that thing, its not able to support 3 devices. Very dissapointed.

[@mzs114]

Price?

[@nik_mik]

is anyone having trouble with its consistency on the windows pc? the switch always works fine when I have it set to my mac

[@CodekGod]

I have the same issue, did you resolve it?

[@ThevirtuelHDgames]

Does this sharing switch add any input delay to the mouse and keyboard?

[@NerfThisTV]

Very slight delay yes - but unless you are a pro gamer that plays FPS mainly you wont notice it

[@ThevirtuelHDgames]

NerfThis.TV I am unfortunately not a pro gamer, but I have a Logitech wireless pro mouse which has 1 ms reaction time and it would be a shame if it adds a big amount of latency to the reaction time of the mouse.

[@NerfThisTV]

I honestly don’t think you will notice any difference

[@tar6a]

Jörgen 4 port usb 3 sharing switch| the "for bros" test

[@o00Hero00o]

Every time I start a game using this switch, my keyboard stops working and is flashing on and off. Is anyone having the same issue and found a solution? Pretty desperate by now ;'(

[@letrantrung1]

Same here

[@donperignon7702]

When switching keep the button pressed in for 5 sec. That wil boost the input for your pc to recognize the hardware.

[@mac19999x]

Damn, if only those ports where just in the back

[@elvergas2218]

wich is better this switch or synergy

[@ipadize]

most probably the switch because it is wired and doesnt need internet connection

[@Arghandevol]

CAN YOU SHARE 1 MONITOR TO 2 PC? I MEAN IF YOU HAVE 1 MONITOR AND WANT TO SWITH BETTWEEN 2 PC'S I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE ONLY USB PORTS ON UGREEN SWITCH BUT WHAT IF YOU BUY USB-HDMI ADOPTER AND SHARE 1 MONITOR BETWEEN 2 PC'S? IS IT POSSIBLE ???

[@w2k]

it will be better to get a KVM switch with HDMI

[@KrySlerX7926]

what do I put in the output usb ports?

[@MuseR.]

why does no one reviewing these things show how long it takes to switch from one pc to another smhhh

[@damche11]

What do u mean by external power unit and what even is an external power unit and how does it even look like and do u even need it for a mechanic or keyboard

[@NerfThisTV]

There is a micro USB connection on it that if you plug in a cable to it from any power source like a charger brick from your phone or a PC etc it will provide extra power to the switch

[@rioku6673]

can i use for Printer share?

[@cybernitemusic]

Kind of. Yeah.

[@asadawadia]

Doesn't wok on mac

[@leslienruiz5382]

what if you get hacked on one computer, because they are connected can the hacker get access to both computers? does anyone know

[@leslienruiz5382]

nvm i found the answer. either way i love the product, but sadly i can not risk it since i do like to run free on my not main pc ;l Connecting peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, and speakers to a PC introduces potential data leakage and hacking risks. There are no filters nor is there data detection and protection features between the PC and peripherals using traditional KVM Switches. Put simply, sensitive or classified information is far too important to be left unsecure.

[@luismanfre1020]

I can visualy see the input delay 3:24 :(

[@Tom-nb6lj]

Does it still work as it did in this video

[@NerfThisTV]

Indeed it does - I am fairly impressed so far

[@luismartinmarduck9043]

Is this compatible with a Xiaomi mi box and Pc?

[@NerfThisTV]

Not sure sorry

[@bassonfire79]

can this be used on a ps4

[@NerfThisTV]

I don't have a PS4 to test it with but I don't see why not

[@cauesants]

work with a mac and ps4? 🤔

[@NerfThisTV]

Mac yes - PS4 no idea not tested but don't see why not as its a hardware switch

[@SirDroDankSki]

2 logiTech keyboards with a Razer mouse FACE PALM its supposed to be a LogiTech EVERYTHING but thanks for the review

[@argynkuketayev4166]

are you still satisfied with a device?

[@saxonlearey1264]

bump

[@NerfThisTV]

I am yes - so much so that I forget it’s there allot 😁

[@RohaanMenon]

@@NerfThisTV Safe to assume there isn't any significant latency issues with keyboard/mouse inputs that you're noticing in games?