First Impressions
Priced at $50.64, the Monoprice USB 3.1 Switch 2-in-4 is Monoprice's entry in the kvm switches category. With 44 buyers rating it at 3.8 stars, it currently sits at #29 of 38 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Materials
Construction at $50.64 should reflect the price premium with metal accents, better fit-and-finish, and tighter tolerances.
Specifications
- Brand: Monoprice
- Price: $50.64 (well above the $31.59 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 44
- Category rank: #29 of 38 in kvm switches
- Cheaper in category: 34 products
- Higher-rated in category: 35 products
- More-reviewed in category: 28 products
Owner Reports
With only 44 reviews, this is a small sample. The 3.8-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the kvm switches category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
What Else to Consider
At $50.64, the Monoprice USB 3.1 Switch 2-in-4 sits well above the $31.59 category average. 34 options are cheaper and 3 are more expensive.
The category leader is the UGREEN USB 2.0 Switch 2-in-4 ($19.99, 4.3★, 10,268 reviews). It's $30.65 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- UGREEN USB 2.0 Switch 2-in-4 - $19.99, 4.3★ (10,268 reviews) · Better on both axes
- UGREEN USB 3.0 Switch Selector - $29.99, 4.2★ (4,544 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Sabrent USB 3.0 Sharing Switch - $14.99, 4.4★ (3,130 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.
The Buy/Skip Call
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Final Take
5.8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.