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Rectangular KVM switch, dark finish, front push buttons, rear port array, built-in cables attached

TRENDnet HKMH-HBUS-SW520 USB C KVM Switch 4K@60Hz 100W Charging

SKU CH-S1HF-PEV4W

A USB-C KVM switch that lets two laptops share one monitor, keyboard, mouse and peripherals at 4K@60Hz while delivering 100W charging

  • PC connectionsPlug In
  • Console portsPlug In
  • Computer portsUSB 2.0
  • Monitor ports4 Ports
  • Switching methodPush Buttons
  • Monitor supportVGA DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
  • Share one monitor, keyboard and mouse between two laptops
  • 4K resolution at 60 Hz via HDMI
  • 100 W power delivery charges connected laptop
  • Supports USB 2.0 peripherals and audio switching
  • Push-button switching for instant computer selection

Purpose and audience

This USB-C KVM switch lets two laptops share one monitor, keyboard, mouse and USB peripherals. It is built for users whose laptops provide Thunderbolt 3 or higher and who want a single-cable desktop with 100 W charging. Buyers whose machines lack Thunderbolt cannot use this switch.

Thermals noise and power

The unit draws power from the connected laptops and delivers up to 100 W of charging to the active system. No fan or external power supply is included, so operation is silent and adds no extra heat to the desk. Power consumption scales with the attached devices and the laptop’s own load.

Deciding specification

The switch requires each laptop to have a Thunderbolt 3, 4 or 5 port for video, data and 100 W charging. Without that port the switch will not function, so confirming Thunderbolt support is the single factor that determines compatibility.

How it compares

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Price $58.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRENDnet
Model nameHKMH-HBUS-SW520
Part numberHKMH-HBUS-SW520
Product typeUSB
Splitter / switch typeVGA Monitor Splitter only
Graphics
Monitor supportVGA DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
Ports & slots
PC connectionsPlug In
Console portsPlug In
Computer portsUSB 2.0
Monitor ports4 Ports
USB supportWith USB support
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
In the box
In the boxWith Built-in Cables
More details
Switching methodPush Buttons

Questions about this item

How do I connect two laptops to the HKMH-HBUS-SW520 and which step is often missed?

Connect each laptop via its Thunderbolt 3/4/5 port using the built-in cables, then attach one HDMI monitor and USB peripherals to the console ports; the step often missed is verifying that both laptop USB-C ports actually support Thunderbolt video and data, not just charging.

What maintenance or replacement will the HKMH-HBUS-SW520 need over time?

The integrated cables are not user-replaceable, so if a cable fails the entire switch must be replaced; keep the push-button selector and vents clear of dust to maintain reliable switching.

What limit appears first when the HKMH-HBUS-SW520 runs continuously with two laptops charging?

The 100 W power delivery budget is shared across both laptop ports, so sustained full-speed charging of two high-draw laptops will hit the total power limit before any thermal or video-bandwidth constraint.

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