Question KVM Switch setup for 2 Laptops and 3 Monitors

[Burgh]

I am struggling to achieve a setup to keep my work and personal laptops separate.

Currently I have 3 monitors connected to my Dell docking station to my Work Laptop. Everything works great!

I bought a personal Laptop and am trying to incorporate it into the setup.

I am struggling to achieve a setup to keep my work and personal laptops separate.

It seems most KVM Switches are set to work with a Desktop PC and another Desktop PC or one laptop.

They are also very costly solutions.

Question #1 – Is there a KVM switch that works with 2 laptops and 3 monitors? (Anything over $400 is not a solution and $400 might not be the solution)

Question #2 – Is there a way to utilize the Dell Docking station while adding a few components to add in the other Laptop?

Question #3 – I see there are a few DIY solutions out there with lots of cables etc. Is there any for sure setups that would work close to a KVM switch without the high cost.


My components are listed below.

Thanks in Advance for your feedback.

Dell Thunderbolt™ Dock – WD22TB4

Work Laptop #1 – Precision 3581

Personal Laptop #2 – Inspiron 16 Plus 7640

Monitors- 1,2 and 3 – E2214Hb These are older but work fine for now.

Keyboard and Mouse will most likely need to be updated.

 

[Ralston18]

My suggestion is to start by creating a sketch of the desired/required connectivities.

If you go online and search for "KVM diagrams sketches" (filter the search to images) then you will find quite a number of ways to sketch it all. Also google "KVM 2 x 3".

And you can always revise the search criteria as you read and learn.

No need to be fancy with the sketch: just complete. Include all devices, ports, cable, genders, etc..

Likely you will need to purchase more cables and some adapters. Especially if docking stations are being used.

Your sketch will help you see the proverbial "big picture" and get a sense of it all.

Edit:

FYI (not a recommendation or endorsement):

https://cklkvm.com/fr/products/2-port-kvm-switch-triple-monitor-hdmi-4k-30hz-ckl-923hua

Note the diagram.