After several months of use, I can confidently say this device has become a permanent fixture on my desk—and not just because I’m too busy to unplug it. The voice dictation works impressively well, saving both time and keyboard wear, while the video quality is sharp enough to make even Monday morning Zoom calls look respectable.
Whether you’re conferencing or simply attempting to look professional from your home office, the performance is consistently reliable. As someone with over 25–30 years in the IT industry, I don’t hand out praise lightly—but in this case, it’s well deserved.
In short, this is an excellent choice for everyday office use. Logitech continues its long-standing tradition of delivering quality products—thankfully, without requiring an IT support ticket to get started.
If only every piece of tech behaved this well, IT departments everywhere could finally take a proper coffee break.
Simplecom KM590 2-Port USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Monitor KVM Switch and Docking Station with Network Sharing
Upgrade your workspace with this USB-C KVM Switch and Docking Station, ideal for professionals who need to control two laptops while maximizing productivity with dual external monitor support.
By utilizing the multifunctional USB-C interface on modern laptops, this all-in-one solution integrates a USB-C docking station, KVM switching, and network sharing, making it perfect for multitaskers, creators, and remote workers who need to connect two laptops to dual external screens and USB peripherals, with a single-button toggle for effortless switching between two computers.
Control Two Laptops with One Setup
Effortlessly switch between two computers using a single keyboard, mouse, and dual monitors, eliminating the hassle of swapping cables and rearranging connections every time you switch laptops.
Dual HDMI Connectivity with MST Support
Connect two monitors simultaneously using dual HDMI ports and enjoy two extended desktops setup with Multi-Stream Transport (MST) support for enhanced multitasking. The two HDMI 2.0 ports deliver resolutions up to 4K@30Hz on dual displays or 4K@60Hz on a single display.
Ethernet Sharing Capability
The RJ45 port ensures both laptops stay connected to the internet without swapping cables.The integrated Ethernet switch allows both connected computers to access the internet simultaneously, maintaining reliable connectivity.
Dual PD Charging Port
Keep both laptops powered with two PD charging ports that allow simultaneous charging, ensuring both laptops stay charged.
Integrated Audio Output
Not only for USB peripherals, you can easily plug in headphones or speakers using the 3.5mm audio jack, eliminating the need to swap audio cables.
Self-Powered Plug-and-Play
No external power adapter required, this KVM switch is powered directly through the connected laptops. Hot-swappable and driver-free, making setup quick and effortless.
Features
- USB-C KVM switch allows control 2 laptop computers with 2 external screens
- Integrated USB-C docking station with Dual HDMI, USB Ports, Ethernet, and PD charging
- Two HDMI output ports for connecting two monitors simultaneously
- Supports MST (Multi-Stream Transport) for two extended screens
- 7 USB 2.0 ports for connecting mouse, keyboard, printer and more
- 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones or speakers
- Integrated Ethernet Switch, RJ45 port enables both computers to access internet simultaneously
- Two PD charging ports allow charging for both laptops at the same time
- HDMI 2.0 compliant, support video resolution up to 4K
- Supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz when a single display is connected
- Supports resolutions up to 4K@30Hz when two displays are connected
- Easy to use by pressing the toggle button on the KVM switch
- Self-powered via connected laptop, no external power required
- Plug and play, hot swappable and no driver software required
- Durable aluminium alloy casing, also efficiently dissipate heat
- LED light indicating the active computer and PD charging
Specifications
- Model: KM590
- USB Upstream Ports: USB-C x2 (Connect to PC1 and PC2)
- USB Downstream Ports: USB 2.0 x7 (3x Switchable USB Ports, 2x USB for PC1, 2x USB for PC2)
- USB Max Bandwidth: HighSpeed 480Mbps
- PD Charing Port: USB-C x2 (up to 100W on each port)
- Video Output: HDMI 2.0 x2
- HDMI Max Bandwidth: 18Gbps
- Max Video Resolution: up to 4K@60Hz (Single HDMI output), 4K@30Hz (Dual HDMI outputs)
- RJ45 Port: Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), with Integrated Ethernet Switch
- Audio Output: 3.5mm audio jack (sound output only)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50C
- Dimension (L x W x H): 17.6 x 6.3 x 2.1CM
- Weight: 186g approx.
- Operating System Support: Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS
Package Contents
- 1x KM590 USB-C KVM Switch
- 2x USB-C to USB-C Cables (USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 compliant)
System Requirements
- Laptop or PC with full functional USB-C port that supports DP Alt Mode (DisplayPort Alternate Mode)
- Laptop with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB4 port
Important Note
- Before purchasing, please confirm the USB-C port on your laptop or PC supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode). Some USB-C ports only work for charging or data transfer, no video output function.
- Most USB-C ports on desktop PCs are for data transfer only and do not support video output.
- RJ45 port features an integrated Ethernet switch, enabling both computers to access the internet simultaneously. Pressing the SELECT button will not affect the network connection of both computers.
- Self-powered via connected computer, no external power required.
- Please use the supplied USB4-compliant USB-C cables, other lower spec USB-C cables may not support video transmission.
- macOS does not support MST technology and will only support one extended screen.
