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Aten VS0401 4 Port VGA Switch with Audio - Black
ATEN

Aten VS0401 4 Port VGA Switch with Audio - Black

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$146.00

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

Bottom line: The Aten VS0401 4 Port VGA Switch with Audio - Black is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the kvm switches category, priced around $146.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Displays the video output of four computers on a single monitor or projector
  • ✓ Backed by ATEN'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

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Aten VS0401 4 Port VGA Switch with Audio - Black using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the kvm switches category. ATEN'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

  • Displays the video output of four computers on a single monitor or projector
  • Quick and easy switching between VGA/Audio sources via front panel pushbuttons, RS 232, or IR remote control
  • Superior video quality up to 1920 x 1440
  • Long distance transmission up to 65 m
  • Supports VGA, SVGA, UXGA, WUXGA and multisync monitors

Full Specifications

BrandATEN
ColorBlack
ModelVS0401
Wattage5 watts
MaterialMetal
Unit Count1 Count
Part Number14016488
Switch TypeVga Switch
Circuit Type4-way
Contact TypeNormally Closed
Actuator TypePush Button
CompatibilitySwitch
Material TypeMetal
Mounting TypeRack Mount
Connector TypeVga
Control MethodRemote
Operation Modemanual
Item Dimensions7.87 x 3 x 1.73 inches
Number of Items1
Contact MaterialMetal

Ready to buy?

Aten VS0401 4 Port VGA Switch with Audio - Black 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.

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