What You Need to Know
Idsonix positions the iDsonix USB 3.0 Bidirectional Switch as a budget-friendly kvm switches, asking $16.88. After 638 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #6 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 $16.88 skews toward functional rather than premium - expect plastic over metal and basic finishing.
The Numbers
- Brand: Idsonix
- Price: $16.88 (well below the $31.59 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 638
- Category rank: #6 of 38 in kvm switches
- Cheaper in category: 18 products
- Higher-rated in category: 8 products
- More-reviewed in category: 7 products
From the Reviews
A 4.4-star average from 638 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.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $16.88, the iDsonix USB 3.0 Bidirectional Switch sits well below the $31.59 category average. 18 options are cheaper and 19 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.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- TESmart 8K HDMI KVM Switch - $289.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Higher rated
- Lecnvuo USB 3.0 Bidirectional Switch - $7.99, 5.0★ (1 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Generic USB 2.0 KVM Switch 2-in-4 - $6.99, 5.0★ (1 reviews) · Better on both axes
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.
Should You Buy It?
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
Bottom Line
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.