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Black rectangular KVM switch with front port panel

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 142645 Blackbird 4K DP 1.4 USB 3.0 2x1 KVM Switch

SKU CH-F8X5-51RJ9

A KVM switch that lets two computers share one DisplayPort monitor, keyboard and mouse at up to 4K 60 Hz with HDR and full 4:4:4 colour

  • Product typeKVM Switches
  • Key featuresSupports resolutions up to 4K@60 Hz, including 3840 × 2160,
  • Product weight1.87
  • Control two computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
  • DisplayPort 1.4 delivers up to 32.4Gbps bandwidth for 4K@60Hz
  • HDMI 2.0 provides 18Gbps throughput with HDCP 2.2 content protection
  • Full RGB 4:4:4 and YCbCr 4:4:4 colour fidelity at 4K resolution
  • HDR and Deep Color with 16-bit per channel DisplayPort and 12-bit per channel HDMI

Two-computer DisplayPort KVM

The Monoprice 142645 Blackbird lets you operate two computers from one keyboard, mouse and 4K display. It handles DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 signals with HDCP 2.2 content protection. USB 3.0 peripheral ports allow shared printers or storage devices to stay connected while you switch sources.

Sustained 4K@60Hz throughput

Bandwidth reaches 32.4Gbps over DisplayPort and 18Gbps over HDMI, keeping full 4K@60Hz resolution stable during long sessions. HDR and Deep Color are supported at 16-bits per channel on DisplayPort and 12-bits per channel on HDMI. The switch maintains YCbCr 4:4:4 colour fidelity without dropping frames under continuous load.

Metal chassis with front-panel buttons

A sturdy enclosure resists movement when cables are tugged during daily switching. Push-button and IR remote control give instant source selection without software latency. The included 5V 3A power adapter ensures reliable operation, and USB 3.0 cables for both host connections are supplied in the box.

How it compares

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Price $76.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name142645
Part number142645
Product typeKVM Switches

Questions about this item

Does the Monoprice 142645 KVM switch generate noticeable heat or fan noise when left powered on all day?

The unit is passively cooled with no internal fan, so it runs silently; the external 5 VDC 3A power adapter handles all power conversion and remains cool under normal 4K@60Hz operation.

Which cables must I already own to connect two computers and one monitor to this 2×1 DisplayPort 1.4 KVM?

You need two DisplayPort 1.4 cables for the video links from each PC to the switch, one DisplayPort cable from the switch to the monitor, and two USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cables for keyboard and mouse — none are included.

Will the switch pass 4K@60Hz HDR from a newer GPU while my older 1080p 60 Hz panel stays connected?

Yes, the switch negotiates EDID per port; it delivers up to 32.4 Gbps DisplayPort 1.4 with YCbCr 4:4:4 and HDR to a capable monitor, while an older 1080p display simply receives its native resolution without downscaling the other port.

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