What You Need to Know
Jancane positions the Jancane USB 2.0 Switch 2-in-4 as a ultra-budget kvm switches, asking $9.99. After 153 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.0 stars. We've ranked it #20 out of 38 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 68% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
What's in the Box
Construction at $9.99 skews toward functional rather than premium - expect plastic over metal and basic finishing.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Jancane
- Price: $9.99 (well below the $31.59 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 153
- Category rank: #20 of 38 in kvm switches
- Cheaper in category: 5 products
- Higher-rated in category: 32 products
- More-reviewed in category: 14 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.0-star average from 153 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.
For context, the average rating in the kvm switches category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $9.99, the Jancane USB 2.0 Switch 2-in-4 sits well below the $31.59 category average. 5 options are cheaper and 32 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.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- 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.
Who Should Get This
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional kvm switches without overspending
The Verdict
7.1/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.