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StarTech 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch, 5Gbps, TAA (HBS304A24A) | 4 USB 3.0 x 4 computers, USB-A/B switch, Mac Windows Linux, Remote port selector, Hot-pluggable, Over-current protection
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StarTech.com StarTech 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch: Shares four USB 3.0 peripherals across four computers to cut duplicate hardware; main trade-off: manual button switching only, no keyboard hotkey or auto-sensing.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Shares four USB 3.0 peripherals across four computers to cut duplicate hardware
  • ✓ Full 5Gbps USB 3.0 bandwidth, backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices
  • ✓ Driverless plug-and-play on Mac, Windows and Linux
  • ✓ Remote port selector switches all four hosts at one button press
  • ✓ No software install; still works with older USB devices

Cons

  • ✗ Manual button switching only, no keyboard hotkey or auto-sensing
  • ✗ Peripherals only, no monitor or KVM video switching
  • ✗ May need extra USB-A to USB-B cables for all four hosts
  • ✗ Premium cost versus basic 2-port USB switches

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com StarTech 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. StarTech.com's PC & gaming hardware 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.

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Key Features

  • INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: This 4x4 peripheral sharing switch lets you share four USB 3.0 peripheral devices between four different computers, creating a more cost-efficient work area.
  • UNIVERSAL SHARING SWITCH: The 4X4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch works with Mac / Windows / Linux.
  • FAST DATA TRANSFER SPEED: The USB switch supports USB 3.0 (up to 5Gbps), providing high-bandwidth support. The USB 3.0 switch is also backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 and works with older devices.
  • EASY TO USE: The plug-and-play USB switch features a remote port selector that lets you switch peripheral devices from one computer to another with the press of a button.

Full Specifications

Brand‎StarTech.com
Color‎Black
Series‎4X4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilitySwitch, Mac, Linux
Number of Processors‎1
National Stock Number‎0
Item Dimensions LxWxH‎3.7 x 3.7 x 1 inches
UNIVERSAL SHARING SWITCHThe 4X4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch works with Mac / Windows / Linux.
Full listing titleStarTech 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch, 5Gbps, TAA (HBS304A24A) | 4 USB 3.0 x 4 computers, USB-A/B switch, Mac Windows Linux, Remote port selector, Hot-pluggable, Over-current protection

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