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Best monitors with a built-in KVM switch in 2026: one keyboard, two computers
A built-in KVM lets one keyboard and mouse switch between a work laptop and a personal PC. Five monitors that do it, from a $400 OLED to a Thunderbolt 4 dock.
Our pick: Dell UltraSharp U2725QE for work laptops; Gigabyte MO27Q2A for a gaming PC plus a laptop
Dell
UltraSharp U2725QE
8.7$629 to $699.99
KVM plus a full Thunderbolt 4 dock: 140W charging, Ethernet, and seven USB ports.
Pros
- • KVM for two devices with picture-in-picture
- • Thunderbolt 4, 140W
- • 4K 120Hz IPS Black
Cons
- • $700
BenQ
RD280U
8.5$549.99 to $599.99
A 3:2 coding monitor with a KVM and 90W USB-C.
Pros
- • KVM
- • 90W USB-C
- • 3840 x 2560
Cons
- • Not for gaming
ASUS
ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN
8.6~$1,300
A 360Hz ultrawide OLED with KVM and 90W USB-C.
Pros
- • KVM
- • 90W USB-C
- • 3-year burn-in coverage
Cons
- • Expensive
Gigabyte
MO27Q2A
8.5~$400
The cheapest OLED with a KVM: game on the PC, work on the laptop.
Pros
- • QD-OLED 280Hz
- • KVM, USB-C video
Cons
- • USB-C power 18W; will not charge a laptop
ASUS
ROG Strix 5K XG27JCEG
7.7$599.99
The cheapest 5K, with a KVM and 1440p 320Hz gaming mode.
Pros
- • 5K and KVM for $599.99
Cons
- • 15W USB-C
- • 5K at 80Hz
If a work laptop and a personal PC share your desk, a monitor with a built-in KVM removes a second keyboard and mouse. These picks are based on manufacturer specs and reviews; we have not tested them.
KVM monitors compared
| Monitor | Screen | USB-C power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell UltraSharp U2725QE | 27-inch 4K 120Hz IPS Black | 140W (Thunderbolt 4) | $629 to $699.99 |
| BenQ RD280U | 28.2-inch 3840 x 2560 | 90W | $549.99 to $599.99 |
| ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN | 34-inch 3440 x 1440 QD-OLED, 360Hz | 90W | ~$1,300 |
| Gigabyte MO27Q2A | 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED, 280Hz | 18W | ~$400 |
| ASUS ROG Strix 5K XG27JCEG | 27-inch 5K IPS | 15W | $599.99 |
Best for work: Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
The U2725QE's KVM supports two devices with picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture, and its Thunderbolt 4 port charges a laptop at 140W while connecting Ethernet and a large USB hub.
Best for a gaming PC plus a laptop: Gigabyte MO27Q2A
Display Ninja lists a built-in KVM on this roughly $400 QD-OLED. Run the gaming PC over DisplayPort and the laptop over USB-C video; the 18W USB-C will not keep the laptop charged.
Also good
BenQ's RD280U adds a KVM and 90W USB-C to a 3:2 coding screen. ASUS's PG34WCDN brings a KVM to a 360Hz ultrawide OLED. ASUS's $599.99 XG27JCEG is the cheapest 5K, with a KVM.
Questions we get
How does a monitor KVM work?
The monitor's USB hub, with your keyboard and mouse plugged in, connects to whichever computer is on screen. Typically one computer connects over USB-C (video and USB in one cable) and the other over HDMI or DisplayPort plus a USB-B upstream cable. Switching inputs switches the peripherals too.
Do I need a separate USB cable for the second computer?
Usually yes. A laptop on USB-C needs one cable; a desktop on HDMI or DisplayPort also needs the monitor's USB-B or second USB-C upstream cable so the KVM can pass the keyboard and mouse.