2×1 HDMI 2.1 KVM Switch — 8K60, 4K120, HDCP 2.3

Share One 8K Display, Keyboard & Mouse Between Two PCs with USB 3.0, VRR & Zero Latency

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KanexPro

SKU: KVM-2X1HDMI8K

UPC: 813982023581

$299.95
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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
SpecificationValue
Technical
HDMI / HDCPHDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth40Gbps
Video Resolution8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 4K@120/144Hz, 1080p@240Hz
Color Depth8/10/12-bit
Color SpaceRGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0
HDMI 2.1 FeaturesVRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, SBTM, CEC
HDRHDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
AudioLPCM, DD/DD+/EX, TrueHD, Atmos, DTS/DTS-EX/DTS-96/24/DTS High Res/DTS-HD MA/DTS:X, DSD
Analog Audio3.5mm L/R — PCM 2.0
LatencyZero (video and audio)
Connection
Input2× HDMI Type A (19-pin female)
Output1× HDMI Type A (19-pin female), 1× 3.5mm Audio
USB Host2× USB Type B
USB Device4× USB Type A 3.0
Control1× RS-232 (3-pin phoenix), 1× IR EXT (3.5mm)
Mechanical
HousingMetal Enclosure, Black
Dimensions175mm (W) × 100mm (D) × 30mm (H)
Weight506g
Power
Power SupplyInput: AC 100–240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 12V/1A (locking, multinational)
Power Consumption7W typical, 0.7W standby
Environment
Operating Temperature0°C – 40°C
Storage Temperature-20°C – 60°C
Relative Humidity20–90% RH (non-condensing)
ESD Protection±8kV (air-gap) / ±4kV (contact)
Certifications
RegulatoryCE, FCC, UL
Recommended HDMI Cable
8K60/4K120Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1, up to 2m/6.6ft
4K60Premium High Speed HDMI, up to 5m/16ft
1080pHigh Speed HDMI, up to 10m/33ft
Package Contents
Included1× 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 (1.8m), 2× HDMI Cable (1.5m), 2× Mounting Ears, 4× Machine Screws, 1× 12V/1A Multinational Locking PSU, 1× User Manual
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