IOGEAR 2-Port 4K USB-C KVM Switch with DisplayPort output GCS72CC

The IOGEAR GCS72CC is a 2-port USB-C KVM switch with DisplayPort output and 4K support, suited to people who want to switch a shared display and peripherals between two computers.

Recommended For

• People switching between a work laptop and a personal computer at one desk who want one DisplayPort monitor, wired keyboard, and mouse to move between both with a button press.
• Mac users sharing one external DisplayPort screen between two USB-C computers, such as a desktop Mac and a MacBook; a hands-on review tested the switch with Mac devices and a 4K display.
• Hybrid workers who want to keep a KVM box out of sight and place the wired switching button within reach; IOGEAR specifies a remote selector, and a reviewer found its separate button convenient on a desk.
• Users with two USB-C computers that support DisplayPort Alt Mode who need up to 4K/60Hz video and basic USB keyboard-and-mouse sharing, without a separate power adapter for the switch.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• At a desk with a work laptop and a personal computer, switch one DisplayPort monitor, wired keyboard, and mouse between them with the remote button instead of reconnecting peripherals or changing monitor inputs.
• For a two-Mac setup, use the same monitor and wired input devices with either Mac; a reviewer tested this arrangement and reported that switching worked as intended.
• In a home office, alternate between a USB-C laptop and a desktop or second laptop while keeping a single DisplayPort monitor and wired keyboard and mouse in place, provided both computers support DisplayPort over USB-C.
• For a compact shared workstation, place the switch out of the way and keep its wired remote button near the keyboard, making it easier to change which computer controls the desk setup.
• When the shared setup needs more USB connections, attach a compatible USB hub to the console side to expand peripheral sharing between the two computers.

Spec Summary