Gear ·Research-basedPublished November 2, 2026

Best KVM Switch for Two Computers (2026): TESmart Compared

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Short answer: For one monitor at 4K60, the TESmart HKS201-P23 ($129.99) is the safe middle pick with USB 3.0 and EDID emulation; choose the HKS202-E23 ($199.99) if you run two monitors, and only pay $269 for the HKS201-M24 if you need HDMI 2.1 high refresh (4K at 240 Hz with DSC, 8K60).

This is a research-based guide. I have not used these switches. Prices, stock and specs come from TESmart’s store data (USD) on October 21, 2026. The one independent user report I found is from Media Realm (2022), on a closely related TESmart model.

What a KVM switch does

A KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch lets two computers share one keyboard, one mouse and one or two monitors. You press a hotkey or button and the screen, keyboard and mouse jump to the other computer. Typical use: a work laptop and a personal desktop on the same desk.

Four things to decide first

1. How many monitors? Single-monitor and dual-monitor switches are different products.
2. Resolution and refresh rate. A 4K60 switch can bottleneck a 1440p 165 Hz gaming monitor. Check the switch’s supported list, not just “4K.”
3. USB speed. USB 2.0 is fine for keyboard and mouse. USB 3.0 matters if you plug a webcam, external drive or dock into the switch.
4. EDID emulation. Without it, a computer may think the monitor was unplugged every time you switch, and rearrange your windows. TESmart lists EDID emulation on all four models below.

TESmart 2-computer models compared

TESmart also sells refurbished 2-port dual-monitor kits (one at $100, HDMI+DP 4K60) on the same store.

Which one to buy

• Basic home office, one 4K60 monitor: HKS201-P23. USB 3.0 lets a webcam or drive move with the keyboard.
• Budget, one monitor: HKS201-EB23, but the US-plug version was sold out when I checked.
• Two monitors per computer: HKS202-E23. Note it is USB 2.0 and lists three switching methods (no mouse-wheel switching).
• Gaming at high refresh: HKS201-M24. It is the only one here that lists 1440p and 4K at 240 Hz (with DSC compression) and VRR.

What a reviewer who used one found

Media Realm (April 13, 2022) used the HKS0201A2U, a TESmart single-monitor HDMI/USB 2.0 model, with a MacBook and a Windows PC:

• Switching to the PC was “pretty quick,” but switching back, the Mac’s external monitor took “almost a full minute” to show a picture.
• Plugging and unplugging displays made the Mac rearrange windows.
• Neither computer detected the switch’s audio output.
• Verdict: solid metal build and “can’t be beaten for the price” at about US$110, with the audio issue possibly user error.

That is an older, different model than the four above, so treat it as a sign of what to check (Mac wake-up time, audio) rather than a verdict on them. An aggregator page (review-rating.com) summarizes buyer complaints about signal dropouts with some USB-C-to-HDMI adapters; I could not verify its sourcing.

Pros of TESmart

• EDID emulation listed across the range.
• Many switching methods, including mouse-wheel switching on the P23.
• Wide price range from a basic single-monitor kit to HDMI 2.1.

Cons

• Mac users: the one user report I found saw slow monitor recovery and window rearranging on a Mac.
• The budget US-plug model was out of stock.
• The dual-monitor HKS202-E23 is USB 2.0 only.

Who should skip a KVM

• If both computers are laptops with USB-C, a USB-C dock you swap between them may be simpler.
• If you only need to share a keyboard and mouse (each computer has its own screen), software like Logitech Flow or a multi-device keyboard can be enough.

See TESmart KVM switches

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