MINIX K2 USB-C + HDMI 8K@60Hz KVM Switch for 2 PCs
Multi-PC Workstation Management, Home Office, Remote Work, Laptop + Desktop Switching, Hot-Desk Setups, Software Development, Content Creation
Overview
The MINIX K2 is a compact aluminium KVM switch that lets one monitor, keyboard and mouse serve two computers: a USB-C laptop on Host A (video up to 4K@60Hz plus 100W PD pass-through charging and USB data over a single cable) and an HDMI desktop, mini PC or console on Host B (up to 8K@60Hz). Four shared USB ports (two USB-A 2.0, one USB-A 3.2 Gen1 and one USB-C 3.2 Gen1 at 5Gbps) move peripherals between hosts, and switching is done with the supplied wired desktop controller or the button on the unit itself. Measuring 146 x 61.5 x 20 mm and weighing 184.7g, it is aimed at hot-desk, home-office and laptop-plus-desktop setups that need 8K-capable video switching without a full docking station.
Key Highlights
- Dual-input KVM for one monitor: switch a USB-C laptop (Host A, up to 4K@60Hz) and an HDMI desktop or console (Host B, up to 8K@60Hz) onto a single 8K display with one keyboard and mouse
- 8K@60Hz HDMI output with HDCP compliance and backward compatibility, so the same switch drives 4K/1440p/1080p monitors without re-cabling
- PD3.0 100W power input on the USB-C host link (20V/5A, ~15W internal loss) for single-cable laptop charging, video and data
- Four shared USB peripheral ports (2x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps) for keyboard, mouse, webcam, SSD or printer
- Included wired desktop controller (button extension cable) plus on-unit switch with green status LED, in a 184.7g ultra-slim aluminium housing just 20 mm tall
Technical Specifications
| Brand | MINIX |
|---|---|
| Model | MINIX K2 USB-C + HDMI 8K@60Hz KVM Switch for 2 PCs |
| Video Specification | HDMI output up to 8K@60Hz (HDMI 2.1-class bandwidth, exact version not stated by manufacturer), USB-C Host A up to 4K@60Hz, HDCP compliant, backward compatible with lower resolutions |
| Max Resolution | 8K@60Hz (Host B / output) / 4K@60Hz (Host A USB-C) |
| Max Computers | 2 |
| Max Monitors | 1 |
| Switching Methods | Included wired Desktop Controller (button extension cable), On-unit Switch Button, Green LED Status Indicator |
| Built-in USB Hub | 4x shared USB peripheral ports - 2x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) |
| Built-in Network | None |
| USB Emulation | Not specified by manufacturer - driver-free plug & play |
| Power Supply | External DC 12V/1A power adapter (included); PD3.0 100W input (20V/5A) on USB-C Host A with ~15W internal loss for laptop pass-through charging |
| Cables Included | 1x USB-C to USB-C full-function cable, 1x USB-A to USB-A data cable, 1x 12V/1A power adapter, 1x button extension cable (desktop controller), 1x user manual |
| Ports & I/O | 1x USB-C Host A Input (4K@60Hz video + USB data + PD 100W) 1x HDMI Host B Input (8K@60Hz) 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 Host B Data Input 1x HDMI Output (8K@60Hz) 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 Shared Peripheral Port (5Gbps) 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 Shared Peripheral Port (5Gbps) 2x USB-A 2.0 Shared Peripheral Ports 1x DC-in (12V/1A) 1x Desktop Controller Extension Port |
| Connectivity | Wired only (USB-C, HDMI and USB-A host links) - no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Ethernet |
| Network | None - display/USB KVM switch without any networking; both computers keep their own network connections |
| Operating System | N/A - Hardware KVM Switch, OS-agnostic and driver-free. Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Weight | 184.7 g (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 61.5 x 20 mm |
