TESmart HKS202-P23 Review: A 2-Port Dual-Monitor HDMI 4K60Hz KVM Switch

If you run a work PC and a personal or gaming PC on the same desk, a KVM switch lets you share one keyboard, mouse and set of monitors between them. TESmart specializes in exactly that, and the HKS202-P23 is its 2-port, dual-monitor HDMI model.

About TESmart

TESmart makes KVM switches, hybrid KVM docking stations, KVM extenders, HDMI matrix switches and related cables, aimed at gaming setups and flexible home-office use.

What Is the TESmart HKS202-P23?

The HKS202-P23 lets you control two computers across two monitors with a single keyboard and mouse. TESmart describes it as its first 2-in/2-out HDMI 2.0 product, refined over more than 10 years on the market.

Key Features

High resolution support

It supports up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz with 4:4:4 color, and is also compatible with 2560 × 1440 at 120Hz, 3440 × 1440 at 100Hz and 1920 × 1080 at 240Hz.

HDMI 2.0 throughout

Both inputs and outputs use HDMI 2.0, so there's no signal conversion along the way.

EDID emulation

EDID emulation is designed to prevent windows from rearranging or resetting when you switch between computers.

Dual-screen and mixed-screen modes

In dual-screen mode, both monitors follow the active PC, which suits coding with documentation on the second screen or video editing with a timeline on the side. Mixed-screen mode assigns control per monitor, so each screen can show a different computer.

USB 3.0 hub and audio

The switch includes a USB 3.0 hub and audio input/output, so peripherals and sound follow the active computer.

Price

At the time of writing, the HKS202-P23 is listed at €264.40 on TESmart's German store.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Two PCs on two monitors with one keyboard and mouse
• HDMI 2.0, 4K60Hz with 4:4:4 color
• Supports high refresh rates at lower resolutions
• EDID emulation keeps windows in place
• USB 3.0 hub and audio I/O

Cons

• HDMI only, no DisplayPort inputs
• Limited to two computers
• Priced above basic single-monitor switches

Who Is It Best For?

The HKS202-P23 suits remote workers, developers, designers and gamers who share a dual-monitor desk between two computers.

How to Save

TESmart's German store offers free shipping to Germany and the EU, plus free returns within 30 days.

Final Verdict

The TESmart HKS202-P23 is a mature, well-featured dual-monitor KVM switch that makes running two computers on one desk simple.

Check the current price and deals on the HKS202-P23 at TESmart