Question Recommendations for a cheap 4k KVM

[lpallard]

I am searching for a cheap-ish KVM for the following setup:

Work laptop -> Dell Precision 5560 with 2x USB-C
Desktop -> Low end machine with USB-A & B and GeForce GT1030 (1x HDMI + 1x DVI).
Monitor 1: LG 34in ultrawide monitor (DP + HDMI) @ 3440x1440
Monitor 2: ancient Samsung B2440 (DVI and VGA only) @ 1920x1080
Keyboard+mouse: USB

The KVM I am seeking should allow to connect all peripherals (monitors and input devices) and easily flip between both laptop & desktop. It should also provide some USB ports for convenience and the biggest issue I have: support 2 monitors with total resolution of 5360 (3440 + 1920)... All switches I found so far are $500+ which is INSANELY expensive. You'd think that ultra-wide monitors and huge resolution setups are common nowadays.....

Suggestions? Budget would be around $150USD expandable to $200 if really worth it (high quality, etc)

 

[COLGeek]

Have you looked at something like this? A bit more than your budget, but the KVMs I have seen for less, I wouldn't recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/TESmart-Monitor-Switch-Updated-Support/dp/B083MZSVFM/

 

[lpallard]

Havent seen this specific product before... I was looking at Aten products but I believe they're more "enterprise" oriented, hence their high price tag.....

This model (TES HKS0402A1U) seems to be decent enough, a bit over my budget but I'm tired of screwing around with loose cables and plugging-unplugging 100x per day.....

Do you have experience with this brand? Amazon reviews are pretty good overall.... I'm tempted to try..

 

[COLGeek]

Havent seen this specific product before... I was looking at Aten products but I believe they're more "enterprise" oriented, hence their high price tag.....

This model (TES HKS0402A1U) seems to be decent enough, a bit over my budget but I'm tired of screwing around with loose cables and plugging-unplugging 100x per day.....

Do you have experience with this brand? Amazon reviews are pretty good overall.... I'm tempted to try..

Yes. I have a DP version and it has been excellent.

 

[lpallard]

went ahead and purchased the same product you recommended. It works well and seems to be very stable so far, but the switching yellow button seems to be a bit finicky as sometimes I need to press it 2-3 times until it detects I am trying to switch. Increasing the pressure doesnt seem to help either. It looks to me like a dirty contact or something of that nature.... Other than that it works as advertised and I'm happy with my purchase so far!

Thanks for the recommendation it was helpful!

 

[COLGeek]

went ahead and purchased the same product you recommended. It works well and seems to be very stable so far, but the switching yellow button seems to be a bit finicky as sometimes I need to press it 2-3 times until it detects I am trying to switch. Increasing the pressure doesnt seem to help either. It looks to me like a dirty contact or something of that nature.... Other than that it works as advertised and I'm happy with my purchase so far!

Thanks for the recommendation it was helpful!

Understood on the button, full on contact with the button helps. Hope it serves you well.