0-20k Suggest a reliable KVM Switch for 4K@120hz

buzz88

buzz88

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Looking to buy a reliable KVM switch that can handle high resolutions and perform smoothly without any glitches, issues, etc.

This is the monitor I have: Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 49-inch
It supports 5120 x 1440 at 240Hz.

I have two machines connected to it, a desktop with Ryzen 7600 and Nvidia 3060Ti (might upgrade to RTX 4090/5090 later this year for LLMs) and Macbook Pro M2 (for work).
Right now, it is cumbersome to switch between the two. I want the display, keyboard and mouse all 3 switching to either with just one switch.

I need a KVM that can handle at least 4K@120Hz (i.e. 8K@60Hz) with EDID support. Most listings on Amazon are limited to 4K@60hz and EDID is lacking.
I've used generic KVMs before and many of them either lagged or went blank while switching and had to switch back and forth 2-3 times to get it working.
If anyone is using a high performing KVM, please suggest a model and where to buy it from. Budget is not an issue, but it should be reasonable and not crazy.
 
Don’t go for a display KVM switch. Use it only for USB. Doesn’t display automatically switch anyway? I hope you’re using DP for your desktop.
 
Typhon said:
Don’t go for a display KVM switch. Use it only for USB. Doesn’t display automatically switch anyway? I hope you’re using DP for your desktop.
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Yes, I do use DP for desktop. Need display KVM as both systems are simultaneously on and switched back and forth randomly.
 
jayanttyagi said:
I have this in my wishlist since months. Waiting for my jetkvm then will probably get this.
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Without EDID emulation, the resolution, refresh rate, and monitor position will not be remembered when switching back and forth between computers. So I need that feature as a must. I also don't need 3-4 PCs, just 2 simultaneous PCs will do the job for me.

This is what I am looking at: https://www.avaccess.com/products/8ksw21-kvm/
But it's quite pricey and will have the importing headache plus duty. Hence, the search for an affordable alternative.
 
buzz88 said:
Without EDID emulation, the resolution, refresh rate, and monitor position will not be remembered when switching back and forth between computers. So I need that feature as a must. I also don't need 3-4 PCs, just 2 simultaneous PCs will do the job for me.

This is what I am looking at: https://www.avaccess.com/products/8ksw21-kvm/
But it's quite pricey and will have the importing headache plus duty. Hence, the search for an affordable alternative.
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I don’t need this feature and have multiple servers so this would work fine for me.

What about this? https://amzn.in/d/eD9B8G9
 
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