2×1 HDMI 2.1 KVM Switch — 8K60, 4K120, HDCP 2.3
KanexPro KVM-2X1HDMI8K 2×1 HDMI 2.1 KVM switch shares one 8K display, keyboard, mouse and USB 3.0 between two PCs with 8K60, 4K120/144Hz, VRR, ALLM, HDCP…
Switches one 8K display, keyboard, mouse, and USB peripherals between two PCs — with HDMI 2.1 supporting 8K@60Hz, 4K@120/144Hz, and 1080p@240Hz for gaming, creative, and professional workflows. The KVM-2X1HDMI8K is the most affordable HDMI 2.1 KVM with VRR, ALLM, and zero-latency switching. Purpose-built for gamers, content creators, and professionals who need the highest resolution and refresh rate from a single-monitor KVM. 40Gbps bandwidth handles 8K and 4K high-refresh without compression. HDCP 2.3 ensures protected content plays without issues. USB 3.0 at 5Gbps shares webcams, storage, and peripherals. Keyboard/mouse hotkeys, front-panel button, IR remote, and RS-232 provide four switching methods. EDID emulators on both inputs prevent handshake delays. Ships with 2× HDMI + 2× USB cables. CEC pass-through supported.
- HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 compliant — 40Gbps, 8K@60Hz, 4K@120/144Hz, 1080p@240Hz
- VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM — full HDMI 2.1 gaming features
- USB 3.0 sharing at 5Gbps
- HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG pass-through
- Zero video and audio latency
- Four switching methods: button, hotkey, IR, RS-232
- Auto-switch on source connect/disconnect
- EDID emulators on both inputs, CEC pass-through
- 3.5mm audio extraction, ships with 2× HDMI + 2× USB cables
Specifications| HDMI / HDCP | HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 |
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| Video Bandwidth | 40Gbps |
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| Video Resolution | 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 4K@120/144Hz, 1080p@240Hz |
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| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
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| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 |
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| HDMI 2.1 Features | VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM, CEC |
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| HDR | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
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| Audio | LPCM, DD/DD+/EX, TrueHD, Atmos, DTS/DTS-EX/DTS-96/24/DTS High Res/DTS-HD MA/DTS:X, DSD |
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| Analog Audio | 3.5mm L/R — PCM 2.0 |
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| Latency | Zero (video and audio) |
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| Input | 2× HDMI Type A (19-pin female) |
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| Output | 1× HDMI Type A (19-pin female), 1× 3.5mm Audio |
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| USB Host | 2× USB Type B |
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| USB Device | 4× USB Type A 3.0 |
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| Control | 1× RS-232 (3-pin phoenix), 1× IR EXT (3.5mm) |
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| Housing | Metal Enclosure, Black |
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| Dimensions | 175mm (W) × 100mm (D) × 30mm (H) |
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| Weight | 506g |
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| Power Supply | Input: AC 100–240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 12V/1A (locking, multinational) |
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| Power Consumption | 7W typical, 0.7W standby |
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| Operating Temperature | 0°C – 40°C |
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| Storage Temperature | -20°C – 60°C |
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| Relative Humidity | 20–90% RH (non-condensing) |
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| ESD Protection | ±8kV (air-gap) / ±4kV (contact) |
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| Regulatory | CE, FCC, UL |
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| 8K60/4K120 | Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1, up to 2m/6.6ft |
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| 4K60 | Premium High Speed HDMI, up to 5m/16ft |
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| 1080p | High Speed HDMI, up to 10m/33ft |
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| Included | 1× KVM Switcher, 1× IR Remote, 1× 38KHz IR Receiver Cable (1.5m), 1× 3-pin Phoenix Connector, 2× USB 3.0 A-to-B Cable (1 |
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Questions
- What HDMI cable is recommended for full 8K or 4K120 performance?
- An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable (48Gbps rated) up to 2m/6.6ft for 8K60 or 4K120. For 4K60, a Premium High Speed HDMI cable up to 5m/16ft is recommended, and for 1080p, a High Speed HDMI cable up to 10m/33ft.
- There is no 8K or 4K120 output. What should I check?
- Confirm an Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable (48Gbps rated, 2m or shorter for 8K) is in use, verify the display actually supports the target resolution, and check the source GPU's output settings.
- Who is the KVM-2X1HDMI8K designed for?
- Gamers, content creators, and professionals who need to share one 8K/4K120-capable display, keyboard, mouse, and USB peripherals between two PCs without giving up HDMI 2.1 gaming features.
- What HDMI 2.1 gaming features are supported?
- VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, and SBTM are all supported, along with CEC pass-through for display power control, giving a full HDMI 2.1 gaming feature set with zero added video or audio latency.
- What resolutions does the KVM-2X1HDMI8K support?
- HDMI 2.1 with 40Gbps bandwidth, supporting 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10-bit, 4K@120/144Hz, and 1080p@240Hz.
- Why choose this over a standard HDMI 2.0 KVM switch?
- Full HDMI 2.1 support (8K60, 4K120/144, VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM) lets gaming and 8K creative workflows pass through the switch without dropping to HDMI 2.0 resolutions or losing variable refresh rate.
- How many displays and PCs does this KVM support?
- Two PCs share one HDMI output to a single display, plus a shared keyboard, mouse, and USB 3.0 peripherals.
- What HDCP version and HDR formats are supported?
- HDCP 2.3 compliance, with HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG pass-through.
- Does CEC pass-through let the KVM control display power?
- Yes, CEC pass-through is supported so a connected display can be controlled for power functions through the KVM's HDMI output.
- What RS-232 commands are available?
- Commands include power z! (power on/off), s input/usb z! (switch to PC 1 or 2), s auto switch x! (enable/disable auto-switch), s beep z! (buzzer on/off), r status! (full device status), and reset! (reset to KanexPro defaults).