Name: Monoprice 2 x 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Peripheral Sharing Switch
Brand: Monoprice
Price: 31.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (3 reviews)

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Monoprice 2 x 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Peripheral Sharing Switch

Product # 38298

UPC # 889028124499

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What material is this? Metal or plastic?

A shopper on Apr 16, 2021

BEST ANSWER: It is made of plastic, but it doesn't have that thin cheap feel; quite rugged actually. Works like a dream and there's an indicator light to let you know at a glance which system you're working with. At first I thought that was a little gimmicky, but actually its quite useful. Well worth the few coin I spent on it.

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Ron on Apr 18, 2021
Purchased on Apr 28, 2020

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Ron on Apr 18, 2021
Purchased on Apr 28, 2020

It's plastic. The body is a tough plastic like ABS, while the top place is a transparent panel like acrylic that's a bit flexible, and a little fragile.

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Alexander L on Apr 17, 2021
Purchased on Sep 10, 2020

It is plastic. I’ve used mine every day for the last year without issue.

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Emer H on Apr 17, 2021
Purchased on Nov 27, 2020

It's hard plastic. Has a nice finish.

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Paul K on Apr 17, 2021
Purchased on Jan 17, 2021

Plastic all around

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Manuel M on Apr 16, 2021
Purchased on May 5, 2020

It's plastic

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Myles G on Apr 17, 2021
Purchased on Jun 8, 2020

Plastic

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Nathan T on Apr 16, 2021
Purchased on Apr 25, 2020

Plastic

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Dillon G on Apr 16, 2021
Purchased on Jan 14, 2021

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How long are all the cables?

psynautic on May 11, 2020

BEST ANSWER: I have already installed them, but as I recall the 2 cables that connect the switch to the computers are about 3' long. The wire from the switch to the remote was 4' to 6' long. For a little more info, the remote is just a button that toggles between the 2 computers with no feedback as to what computer was connected or is now connected. This information is on the switch itself (2 lights). This arrangement seems a little odd to me because the most likely reason (and mine) to want a remote is to put the actural switch (and all the cables) out of sight.. This is a small gripe because I am happy enough with the product.

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Richard R on May 12, 2020
Purchased on Apr 28, 2020

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Richard R on May 12, 2020
Purchased on Apr 28, 2020

Just rec'd mine; it works great. No noticeable lag when switching. Each of the cables are approx 3 ft in length. A USB extension cable works easily if you have longer lengths to span.

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Ron on May 11, 2020
Purchased on Apr 28, 2020

The USB to PC cables are 4 feet each and the USB input switching cable is 6 feet.

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Eric W on May 12, 2020
Purchased on Mar 24, 2020

The 4 x 4 appears to be 3' long, with the button to switch between at 6' long

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Aaron D on May 11, 2020

4ft / 122mm.

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Bruno H on May 11, 2020
Purchased on Apr 29, 2020

4 ft long

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Daniel K on May 11, 2020
Purchased on Mar 30, 2020

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Will this work for ps4 too?

A shopper on Apr 10, 2020

BEST ANSWER: I don't have a PS4, but I would think this will work with any device that has standard USB ports. It takes its power from the connected device unless you use a power supply (not included). it works with a laptop and desktop computer for me for both USB 3 and USB 2.

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Steve F on Apr 10, 2020
Purchased on Mar 19, 2020

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Steve F on Apr 10, 2020
Purchased on Mar 19, 2020

If you are trying to share a monitor with a PS4 and PC, then yes it should work.

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MARCUS A. on Apr 11, 2020

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Does this come with the cables shown in the images or not?

A shopper on Mar 31, 2020

BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.

Yes, you can find what is included in the packing list contained in the manual: https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/38298_Manual_190401.pdf

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Tyler C Staff on Apr 1, 2020

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Rated 3 out of 5

Not bad but could be better.

The device does not work when utilized through a docking station. Requiring an additional plugin to a laptop or docked device

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October 7, 2022

Zechariah K

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Rated 5 out of 5

Works great, good performance

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February 4, 2021

Dillon G

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Rated 4 out of 5

Works perfect once adding power adapter.

Ever since coronavirus struck, I've had to use my home office setup for both work and personal use. Now, instead of unplugging and replugging in all my devices, I just push the button and it switches between the two computers. I have a webcam, mouse, keyboard, and wireless headset transmitter connected to the 4 ports. Only note is, I did add the optional power adapter as it seems to power off the current port it's switched to (or something of that like) and my work laptop was having some issues staying connected to my mouse. Was resolved when I added the optional micro usb power. (cable and power supply not included).