The elevated cost of DisplayPort KVM switches largely stems from their high bandwidth requirements, particularly when supporting multiple monitors or ultra-high resolutions. Despite their utility, users often find themselves surprised by the higher price points attached to these specialized devices. This article explores the underlying. It should just be a switch, no complex electronics, so I truly can't figure out why any KVM should cost more than say $30-50 US. I suspect DRM or patents for rent seekers are involved somehow. For example, the best one I've found for my purposes is this one, which is >$300. Therefore, choosing which port depends on your specific requirements. But they are extremly expenssive. Anyone knows about a cheaper way yo switch between monitors?It's a lot more flexible and adapters are cheap if you need to use HDMI.
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