Quick Overview
Benfei positions the BENFEI USB 3.0 Switch 2-in-4 as a budget-friendly kvm switches, asking $16.99. After 1,944 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #4 out of 38 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
What's in the Box
Construction at $16.99 skews toward functional rather than premium - expect plastic over metal and basic finishing.
Specifications
- Brand: Benfei
- Price: $16.99 (well below the $31.59 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 1,944
- Category rank: #4 of 38 in kvm switches
- Cheaper in category: 20 products
- Higher-rated in category: 8 products
- More-reviewed in category: 4 products
Owner Reports
A 4.4-star average from 1,944 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
The Budget Angle
At $16.99, the BENFEI USB 3.0 Switch 2-in-4 sits well below the $31.59 category average. 20 options are cheaper and 17 are more expensive.
The category leader is the UGREEN USB 2.0 Switch 2-in-4 ($19.99, 4.3★, 10,268 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- UGREEN USB 2.0 Switch 2-in-4 - $19.99, 4.3★ (10,268 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- UGREEN USB 3.0 Switch Selector - $29.99, 4.2★ (4,544 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Sabrent USB 3.0 Sharing Switch - $14.99, 4.4★ (3,130 reviews) · Roughly comparable
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the TESmart 8K HDMI KVM Switch at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Generic USB 2.0 KVM Switch 2-in-4 at $6.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional kvm switches without overspending
Final Take
8.7/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.