First Impressions
Jancane positions the Jancane USB 3.0 Switch 2-in-4 as a ultra-budget kvm switches, asking $9.99. After 197 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #12 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.
The Numbers
- Brand: Jancane
- Price: $9.99 (well below the $31.59 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 197
- Category rank: #12 of 38 in kvm switches
- Cheaper in category: 5 products
- Higher-rated in category: 12 products
- More-reviewed in category: 11 products
From the Reviews
A 4.3-star average from 197 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 $9.99, the Jancane USB 3.0 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.
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?
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
Bottom Line
8/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.