Hey everyone! We’re very excited to announce our Combo USB-C Power Delivery & DisplayPort 1.4 KVM!
With these nifty little devices, you will be able to display AND charge a Macbook or other device through 1 cable, and seamlessly switch between it and your PC!
If you have any questions, or want more info, check out our KVM FAQ/Guide:
UPDATE: We’re now going to include a 120w power supplies with the regular USB-C KVMs & Combo KVMs! (Instead of the prior 70w)
Our Original USB-C KVM:
New COMBOs:
This KVM features:
- Power delivery to USB-C connections
- DisplayPort 1.4 connections
- 10-gigabit speeds
- 4K@120hz / 8K@30Hz
This is hopefully everything needed to answer your questions for the upcoming release!
Example Setup for 2 Monitor, 2 PC
PC 1 (DP Only Desktop)
Input 1: DP 1.4 → DP 1.4
Input 2: USB-C Combiner* → Bottom USB-CPC 2 (M1 Mac)
Input 1: Moshi USB-C** → DP
Input 2 → Bottom USB-C*** → USB-CMonitors
Output 1: DP 1.4 → DP 1.4
Output 2: DP 1.4 → DP 1.4
Example Setup for 3 Monitor, 2 PC
PC 1 (DP Only Desktop)
Input 1: DP 1.4 → DP 1.4
Input 2: DP 1.4 → DP 1.4
Input 3: USB-C Combiner* → Bottom USB-CPC 2 (M1 Mac)
Input 1: Moshi USB-C** → DP 1.4
Input 2: Moshi USB-C** → DP
Input 3 → Bottom USB-C*** → USB-CMonitors
Output 1: DP 1.4 → DP 1.4
Output 2: DP 1.4 → DP 1.4
Visual
ASTERISK NOTES
* DisplayPort Only PC Compatibility - L1Techs USB-C Combiner
To use the bottom USB-C port with a DisplayPort-only device you WILL need the L1Techs USB-C Combiner. If you want to use a MAC + PC, typically you would have to use a DisplayPort KVM & convert the USB-C device output to DisplayPort. Cables like the Moshi USB-C to DisplayPort cable cannot be flipped around to be a DisplayPort PC output to USB-C KVM input. Therefore, if you want to use this L1Techs combo KVM with a DisplayPort device, the best solution we offer is the USB-C Combiner.
** DisplayPort Inputs for USB-C Device** - Moshi USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4
If you have a USB-C device (e.g. MAC), every input besides the bottom USB-C will require a USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable. We highly recommend Moshi as they have performed the best in our testing.
*** Display & Data USB-C to USB-C (Bottom ports)
The KVM uses USB and DP input on the same USB-C connector. It is not thunderbolt, but often thunderbolt ports can fallback to USB + DP on one USBC connection. Sharing USB and DisplayPort on the same USB-C cabling will limit the total bandwidth of the cable. You will need a display & data capable USB-C to USB-C cable for your USB-C hookup (e.g. MAC).
Important Info (Before You Buy)
MAC 1-2 External Monitor Limit
MACs with an M2 Pro chip have a limited amount of 2 monitors they can be connected to!! If you buy this KVM to hook up your MAC, make SURE it can connect more than 2 external monitors! For up to 4 external monitors, you will need the M2 Max chip. There is a workaround with DisplayLink drivers and cables, but you will be severely gimped with resolution and refresh rate.
According to MACWorld, here are some MACs and their external monitor capabilities:
| MAC | MAX External Displays |
|---|---|
| M1 MacBook Air | 1 |
| M2 MacBook Air | 1 |
| M2 MacBook Pro | 1 |
| M2 Pro MacBook Pro | 2 |
| M2 Max MacBook Pro | 4 |
| M3 MacBook Pro | 1 |
| M3 Pro MacBook Pro | 2 |
| M3 Max MacBook Pro | 4 |
More info here:
U2/U3 Switch
Unfortunately, it is not possible to support the full DP 1.4 bandwidth AND USB 5gbps speeds with just one wire. So, we give you the option. At the back of the KVM is a switch that lets you pick between USB3 and USB2 speeds. This switch prioritizes DisplayPort bandwidth or USB bandwidth, in other words.