Was recommending this in the OzB forums when I stumbled across this deal
RRP is $59.99
This is the 5Gbps version in Silver.
CamelCamelCamel.
haha maybe USB Hub Switcher would be better?
Switching hub even better.
Single USB-A 3.2 port version also available for half this price.
I have an earlier 4 port USB 2.0 version and it works fine.
PSA: Ugreen (still) use a USB-A M-M cable which can be very dangerous if they escape in the wild.
I'm using something from Ugreen for half the price ($22).
It has 4x 2.0 USB-A ports instead of the 3xA and 1xC (and is that a Micro USB port?!). Loss of a single USB-C, but I think the tradeoff in most cases is worth it.
Ditto using that one as well. Though, I'm tempted to get this so I can get the switch off my desk.
Looks like mini-b for the switch.
I had totally missed the the switch in the post has a remote control :/
I have the same one, it works great but the design of it makes neat cable management almost impossible. You obviously need the switch with arms reach, but with the cables coming out both sides its very hard to place it somewhere where the cables arent in the way. Wish the input and output was all on the back.
I found these switches don't provide enough power to power the led's on my keyboard so maybe keep that in mind.
I got around it though by using the pass-through on my monitor.
The USB switch is designed with a USB-C charging port for high-power devices
That doesn't help when plugging in a keyboard though.
For what it's worth, my HyperX RGB keyboard is running off one of these right now fine - the only other thing plugged in though is the USB mouse receiver. Only had it for a week though.
The charging port should provide any extra power required for devices that need a lot of juice. An LED keyboard should work fine without that though - I have the 4xA version and it works completely fine with my keyboard and a few other devices.
I have the older USB 3.0 with 4x USB A ports, plugging in a 2A charger to the power port makes no difference. It can't power a Razer Black widow v4 + wireless mouse+ microphone+ Razer kiyo pro, if the camera is on then the switch will disconnect/reconnect randomly.
Also, if your HDMI cable from monitor goes to Docking station and usb male from docking station goes to switcher. There is likely you will face monitor going off automatically on both mac m1 (not sure about mac intel) and window 10.
Isn’t the ‘charging port’ meant for power in or power out?
As in can this hub be ‘powered’ so that it can handle more power hungry usb devices?
Does anyone know a good switcher that would handle displayport/thunderbolt (usb 4) as well? That doesn't cost an arm?
To be able to switch between laptop and monitor.
Thanks
Is there an advantage over the Simplecom km420? https://www.centrecom.com.au/simplecom-km420-2-port-hdmi-kvm…
Sir, this is a Wendy'sUSB switch.
I had a bunch of issues with this where itd just freeze the mouse for a few seconds every few minutes. Made it unusable.
I'm using this one at the moment. Highly recommend this as it's much faster than any other one I have used before. Others usually take at least 3 seconds to switch while this one only takes 1 second.
Thanks - just bought one
I actually bought this yesterday and sent it back today, failed to provide sufficient through power to flick between my laptop and pc for some SteelSeries headphones.
Even when supplying it with extra power via the USB C input?
Yeah unfortunately for me, not functional. I’ve had a few U Green cables that have been good, but had more issues with their ‘Gadgets’. Had to send back a power adapter and power bank.
welp, I just bought one, will see how we go
"Switch Switcher"
amazing