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StarTech USB Dual VGA KVM Console Extender Over Cat5, 650ft (SV565DUTPU)

Name: StarTech USB Dual VGA KVM Console Extender Over Cat5, 650ft (SV565DUTPU)
Brand: StarTech.com
SKU: B009ACPEIC
Price: 425.01 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-20

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Bottom line: The StarTech USB Dual VGA KVM Console Extender Over Cat5, 650ft (SV565DUTPU) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the kvm switches category, priced around $425.01. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

This black USB VGA KVM Over CAT5 UTP extender lets you operate a dual VGA PC or KVM switch up to 650ft (200m) away, as if it was installed locally, at high-definition 1920x1200 resolution. PC connection cables are included with this product for a ready to use solution. The dual monitor / dual video VGA KVM extender supports easy to use hot-key and push button commands which allow you to switch between local and remote connected systems, while console connections at both ends of your setup provide easy access to all connected systems from either location. The hot-key commands also provide…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech USB Dual VGA KVM Console Extender Over Cat5, 650ft… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the kvm switches category. StarTech.com's kvm switches lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for kvm switches of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

KVM EXTENSION: Operate a dual VGA, USB enabled PC up to 650ft (200m) away using two industry-standard CAT5 UTP network cables.
INSTALLATION READY: This plug and play KVM switch extender is ready for installation and includes 1x transmitter, 1x receiver, 1x 6ft 2-in-1 USB VGA KVM cables and a universal power adapter.
VERSATILE DESIGN: Featuring a tough, black steel housing, this IT-grade KVM console extender can be used practically anywhere, making it ideal for IT and business professionals.
CONNECT YOUR PERIPHERALS: Designed for use with a VGA or USB enabled computer, this extender has 2x USB 2.0 ports (to connect your keyboard, mouse, etc.), 2x VGA ports and 2x RJ45 ports.

Full Specifications

Brand	StarTech.com
Color	Black
Model	SV565DUTPU
Wattage	5.4 watts
Material	Alloy Steel, Polycarbonate
Terminal	Screw
Unit Count	1 Count
Part Number	SV565DUTPU
Switch Type	Push Button
Circuit Type	2-way
Connectivity	USB
Contact Type	Normally Open
Control Type	remote
Actuator Type	Push Button
Compatibility	PC, Switch
KVM EXTENSION	Operate a dual VGA, USB enabled PC up to 650ft (200m) away using two industry-standard CAT5 UTP network cables.
Material Type	Alloy Steel, Polycarbonate
Mounting Type	Plug-In Mount
Connector Type	Usb 2.0
Control Method	Remote

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StarTech USB Dual VGA KVM Console Extender Over Cat5, 650ft (SV565DUTPU) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-19. Price and availability subject to change.