TESmart HKS202-E23 Review - Dual Monitor KVM Switch

Anyone running two computers on the same pair of monitors knows the annoyance of window positions resetting every time you switch inputs. That's the exact problem TESmart's HKS202-E23 2 Port Dual Monitor KVM Switch Kit ($199.99) is built to solve, so I looked into how it actually handles a two-PC, two-monitor setup.

What's Inside the HKS202-E23

This is a dual-monitor KVM switch, meaning it lets one keyboard, mouse, and pair of displays control two separate computers. It supports HDMI 2.0 at up to 3840x2160@60Hz, with backward compatibility down to 2560x1440@120Hz and 1920x1080@240Hz for higher refresh-rate setups.

EDID Emulation and Switching

The built-in EDID emulation is the key feature here — it's designed to stop your window layout and resolution from resetting every time you switch between the two connected PCs, which is the main frustration with cheaper KVM switches that lack this. TESmart includes three ways to switch: hotkeys, the front panel buttons, or the included IR remote, so you're not locked into one method depending on where the unit is placed on your desk.

TESmart HKS202-E23 dual monitor KVM switch ports and cables

Peripheral Support

The switch also supports pass-through mode for mechanical and gaming keyboards, which some cheaper KVM units struggle with, plus USB 2.0 ports and L/R audio output so you can keep peripherals and headphones connected without re-plugging anything. In the box you get the switch itself, two KVM cables, two HDMI cables, the IR remote, a 12V power adapter, and a manual.

What I Liked

EDID emulation genuinely addresses the window-repositioning annoyance of basic KVM switches
Three switching methods (hotkey, button, remote) instead of just one
Mechanical/gaming keyboard pass-through support
All the necessary HDMI and KVM cables are included, so there's nothing extra to buy

What Could Be Better

At $199.99, it's a real investment compared to basic single-monitor KVM switches
Limited to 2 source PCs — larger setups will need TESmart's higher-port models instead

Final Verdict

For anyone running two PCs into the same dual-monitor setup, the HKS202-E23's EDID emulation and flexible switching options make it a solid pick for keeping your workspace consistent. Check out the TESmart HKS202-E23, or browse TESmart's full range of KVM switches if you need more or fewer ports.