ELECOM has released the KVM-KHUSN2, a cable-integrated PC switch that lets two computers share a single monitor, mouse and keyboard. It went on sale in mid-July at a street price of 12,800 yen (11,636 yen before tax)[1]. The cables that connect to the host PCs are built into the unit, so nothing extra needs to be purchased, and a single press of the remote button placed at the front of the desk flips the connection to the other machine. It is aimed at people who want to drive both a work laptop and a home desktop from one set of input devices[2].
Integrated cables mean no extra purchases to connect two machines
The KVM-KHUSN2 is a switch built to share one display, mouse and keyboard between two PCs. On the host side it provides two USB-A plugs and two HDMI plugs, all on cables that run directly out of the body. On the peripheral side there are two USB-A ports and one HDMI port[3].
The USB and HDMI cables measure roughly 1.15m each. Because there is no longer any need to prepare a keyboard and monitor for each computer, both the device count and the desk footprint go down, and the chore of replugging cables disappears[2].
Up to 2 USB devices can be shared, and adding a USB hub allows 3 or more to be handled at once. Wireless mouse and keyboard receivers can also be plugged into the USB-A ports, though no receiver is bundled with the product[2].
Power comes from the bus, so no AC adapter is required. On a desk where the wiring is already crowded, not having to add another outlet is likely to matter[3].
The notable part of this product is the separate remote button, connected to the main unit by a cable of about 1.8m. The switch body can stay hidden behind a monitor or at the back of the desk while switching happens with one touch at the front[2][3].
The underside of the remote button has rubber feet that resist sliding, so it stays in place when pressed. An LED lamp indicates which PC is currently selected, letting users tell where the connection sits before looking at the screen[2].
The body measures about 83mm wide, 67mm deep and 25mm high, and weighs roughly 270g including cables. It comes in black only, with an ABS housing and PVC cables[3].
ELECOM also addresses signal quality, stating that the design stabilises the data quality of communication between the PC and the switch based on measurements from transmission and reception signal certification testing, in order to minimise compatibility problems that tend to arise between connected devices. The company notes that operation of all devices is not guaranteed[2].
Video tops out at WUXGA/60Hz, with a caveat around HDCP
The video ceiling is WUXGA (1,920 by 1,200 pixels) at 60Hz. That is sufficient for office work and video playback, but HDR is not supported, and CEC, HEC and ARC are unavailable. For setups built around 4K or high refresh rate monitors, that ceiling is the deciding factor[3].
Copy-protected content is covered by HDCP 1.4 support, so films and similar material play back. However, switching PCs while HDCP content is being viewed is not supported[2][3].
Supported operating systems are Windows 11, Windows 10 and macOS Tahoe 26. The unit conforms to the VCCI Class A technical standard for suppressing interference, with office and factory use in mind. ELECOM recommends that businesses considering deployment verify the product in their own environment before purchase[2]. The warranty period is 1 year, and the operating temperature range is 5 to 40 degrees Celsius[3].
The street price is 12,800 yen
The pricing given in the press release is a street price of 12,800 yen, or 11,636 yen before tax[2]. ELECOM's product information page, on the other hand, lists a standard price of 19,690 yen including tax (17,900 yen before tax), and at the time of writing still shows the availability status as coming soon[3]. As a guide for what buyers will actually pay, the street price is the closer figure.
Sales are listed through Amazon, Biccamera, Yodobashi Camera and the ELECOM Direct Shop. The JAN code is 4549550421058[2][3].
On the environmental side, the product carries the THINK ECOLOGY mark awarded to items meeting ELECOM's own criteria. The outer box is designed to improve shipping efficiency, the packaging consists only of paper, cardboard and poly bags, and plastic weight has been cut by 20 percent or more compared with the company's internal benchmark products[2].
Summary
The KVM-KHUSN2 uses integrated cables and a desktop remote button to reduce switching between two PCs to as few actions as possible. The video specification is deliberately limited to WUXGA/60Hz, and there are constraints such as the lack of HDR and the inability to switch while viewing HDCP content, but for a setup using a single Full HD class monitor the configuration holds together well. Combined with the 12,800 yen street price and bus-powered operation that needs no AC adapter, it is an easy option to consider for anyone whose work laptop and personal desktop sit on the same desk.
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