Sharing one keyboard, mouse, and a handful of USB peripherals across multiple computers is a common desk dilemma. Do you only need to move a printer, external drive, or wireless dongle between your work and personal PC, or do you also need to route the display signal along with those inputs? The two products at hand take very different approaches. One is a simple USB switch for two computers priced at $13.92, and the other is an 8K HDMI KVM switch for four computers priced at $275.00. Choosing between them comes down to whether your monitor is part of the switching job.
Quick Verdict
If your goal is strictly to share up to four USB devices between two computers without touching the video connection, the USB3.2 Switch does the job at a very low listed price. If you need to operate four computers from one monitor alongside a keyboard and mouse, the TESmart HKS401-M24 is the solution that keeps desktop layouts intact with EDID emulation and supports up to 8K@60Hz or 4K@144Hz.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| | USB3.2 Switch - 2 Computers | TESmart HKS401-M24 8K KVM |
| Listed price | $13.92 | $275.00 |
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| Computers | 2 | 4 |
| Monitor support | No (USB only) | Yes (HDMI 2.1, up to 8K@60Hz) |
| USB ports | 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4× USB 3.0 + 2× USB 1.1 |
| Condition | New | Used |
Where Each Product Wins
USB3.2 Switch wins if you want the lowest-cost path to sharing USB devices between two computers, need 10 Gbps data speeds for quick file transfers, and like the convenience of a wired remote to flip between machines without reaching behind the desk.
TESmart HKS401-M24 wins if you have four computers sharing one monitor, need HDMI 2.1 bandwidth with 8K or high-refresh 4K, want EDID emulation to preserve icon and window positions, and could benefit from shared gigabit ethernet.
Product Notes
USB3.2 Switch - 2 Computers - 10 Gbps - Cables and Wired Remote
This compact switcher lets you share four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with two computers, reaching speeds up to 10 Gbps so large files move quickly. The included wired remote and front panel button make switching between computers easy, and an LED shows which machine is active. The unit is listed as new, comes in black, and includes a 2-foot cable. The main limitation: it carries data only, so your monitor remains connected to a single computer. If your only pain is passing a keyboard, mouse, printer, and external hard drive between two PCs, this is the much lower-priced route.
TESmart HKS401-M24 8K@60Hz HDMI KVM Switch 4 Computers 1 Monitor USB 3.0 4K144Hz
This flagship single-monitor KVM connects four computers to one HDMI 2.1 display, one keyboard, and one mouse. It delivers up to 8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz, 1440p@165Hz, or 1080p@240Hz, and EDID emulation on every port helps keep desktop icons from reshuffling when you switch. You also get four USB 3.0 ports (two of which can supply 7.5W for charging) plus two USB 1.1 ports for keyboard and mouse, and shared gigabit ethernet toggled by hotkey. The trade-off: this unit is listed as used, and its listed price is far higher than the USB-only switch. If you need a true KVM with 8K capability across multiple high-performance PCs, that higher price reflects the added video routing and features.
Final Choice by Use Case
If you're running two computers and the monitor is not part of the switching need, the USB3.2 Switch is the practical pick. If you're consolidating four computers onto one high-resolution display and want a seamless KVM experience with 8K support and USB 3.0, the TESmart HKS401-M24 is the KVM to buy.
