🚀 Elevate your dual-laptop setup with lightning-fast switching and powerhouse docking!
The AV Access KVM Switch Dock is a premium 12-in-1 docking station designed for professionals and gamers alike, enabling seamless control of 2 laptops and 2 monitors with 4K UHD support, 60W power delivery per device, ultra-fast 2-3 second switching, and a comprehensive suite of connectivity options including USB-C MST, Ethernet, and multiple USB ports.
C**N
Great KVM if you deal with laptops at work.
Received my package quickly from Amazon. I do have another AV Access device called the iDockB30 but it's good for two desktops and a laptop and I wanted the one that can connect to two laptops to have as my work keyboard-video-mouse (KVM).It's easy to set up. Just two USB-C cables that go to the corresponding ports on the back of the iDockC20 and power. The other ends of the USB-C cables will go to the respective laptops. I'm a big Lenovo ThinkPad fan so I have a ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 AMD from my work and a ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD as my personal daily driver. Turned on the unit and works well. Though the T14 had a little issue connecting but once I rebooted it worked fine. I'm able to press the switch on the docking unit to switch between the two with no issue.Looking over the build it looks solid, and the ports are labeled clearly so you know what device to plug into what.There are a decent number of ports in the back and the SD card reader is convenient to have since at my work place, I sometimes need to use the cards to read any external data. I tested out the network connectivity between the two by switching and it doesn't seem to lose the connection which is nice.Since the power distribution is 60W I would only recommend the KVM for use on business class laptops like the Lenovo ThinkPads. It would be advisable that if you are going to be connecting a gaming laptop on it like a Asus Strix G16 or a Lenovo Legion i7 having USB-C ports it will provide enough power if you plan to game on it. I would only use it for productivity work. I hope the next iteration of the USB-C ports on the docking unit will be like USB 4 or Thunderbolt 4/5 but for right now it suits to what I need to it do at my workplace.I do have dual monitors, and they worked great on them. No issue whatsoever since the monitors I have are 27-inch 1080P and a 32-inch 1440P.I have used it for quite a number of days, and I personally like the device. It is working great so far for me and does what I need it to do. Since I do IT work, I like the fact that I can plug in a second laptop and run through items without having to plug in a monitor etc.
N**E
Easy setup, confirm your pc specs for correct model
I don't normally write reviews, but I've had a hell of a time trying to get this kvm switch set up going. And when I found this product, I thought its simplicity was going to be perfect. I got it delivered quickly. It arrived intact and looked very well made. It was an easy setup. But I come to find out that my Acer predator laptop power supply is too powerful to support reverse charging. I contacted customer service and was advised that they have a different model that doesn't look as sleek as this one. But I was assured that I would be able to use my native power supply for the laptop, and ignore the reverse charging. I ordered that one and I'm hopeful that it will work. I did test the switching between my 2 laptops and everything worked well. I expect that this would have been a good product if it met my power specification.
K**R
Best KVM switch for 2 monitors and 2 windows laptops setup
I've been using this iDock for the past few weeks, and it's been a great addition to my setup, which includes both my work and personal laptops, a Logitech unified receiver for my keyboard and mouse, and a USB camera. Both laptops run Windows. My monitors are 1920x1080 and 2560x1080 resolutionIf you're looking to minimize cable clutter while seamlessly using two laptops and two monitors, this device is an excellent choice. It requires only a single Thunderbolt connection from your laptop, handling power delivery and video output to the monitors efficiently.I haven't experienced major issues with my personal laptop, aside from occasional blank screens. When I reached out to customer support, they recommended using a 40G USB-C cable since the included cables only support 20G. I'm unsure if that would resolve the issue since neither of my monitors is 4K. If your personal laptop is Mac or Mac Mini, it only duplicates the screen, and you cannot extend your screen. This is a limitation in newer Mac books and Mini with M chips.However, on my office laptop, I frequently hear notification sounds indicating USB devices connecting and disconnecting, which can be distracting during work. As I don't have admin access, troubleshooting is limited, but all connected devices function properly. Unfortunately, customer support's solutions didn’t resolve the issue.The device does heat up, though not to an alarming level. If you plan to mount it under a desk, I’d suggest monitoring its temperature initially.Despite these minor inconveniences, the iDock works well for my setup and helps reduce cable clutter significantly. I've also tried other KVM switches that require USB and HDMI connections without power delivery, which made cable management a nightmare.Overall, the iDock suits my needs well. I’m giving it four stars due to a few small drawbacks.
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