Computer switching
Front buttons, IR remote or keyboard hotkey, Tab by default, on the dedicated USB 1.1 port.
AV Access 8KSW21DP-DM dual-monitor DisplayPort KVM switch
A DisplayPort 1.4 dual-monitor KVM switch for high refresh rates, with DisplayPort cables and an IR remote in the box. It has no EDID emulation.
We may earn a commission.Compatibility report
8KSW21DP-DM, 2 computers and 2 DisplayPort monitors
8KSW21DP-DM, 2 computers and 2 DisplayPort monitors
What works. What doesn't.
Display support
Up to 8K 60Hz and 4K 165Hz. AV Access says it does not support EDID emulation at present, and MST needs host support.
Peripherals
Three USB 3.0, one USB 2.0 and one USB 1.1 port. Six 1.5m DisplayPort cables and two USB cables included.
Sleep and wake
AV Access lists automatic wake-up and 2 to 3 second switching.
Read the bigger picture.
KVM switchesBuying guide
Dual-monitor KVM switches: match the ports before you buy
Four dual-monitor KVM switches for HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C, and the cabling each one needs from both computers.
KVM switchesBuying guide
The best KVM switches for sharing one desk between computers
Five KVM switches for two to four computers, chosen by how many monitors you use and how each computer connects.