8-port HDMI KVM Choices

(Note: Due to limits on URLs in the post, I intentionally broke the last URL...)

Hi,
As my first post to the forum, I thought I'd contribute a list I compiled...

(Why did I do this? https://github.com/tiny-pilot/tinypilot/wiki/KVM-compatibility could use updating and expanding, ESPECIALLY with TinyPilot testing products, only two "Verified by TinyPilot", no "Full compatibility" for "Verified by TinyPilot" and 8-port, too few total entries as well...)

My use case: KVM access to my 8 (Raspberry Pi) devices
My original criteria included:

• Under $150
• 8-port (of course) or more (for <$150?)
• Hotkey support
• Less wiring (e.g., USB-powered, single-wire-per-devive)

This is a basic summary of some choices I found. This is NOT exhaustive, just started with Amazon search of <$150 for "8-port HDMI KVM" - and Amazon's search SUCKS, no quote or boolean support - so I could have easily missed many! Also, only Prime, so can return them... Also, I'm US-based.

If you've tried any/all of these and/or others, please do tell me more, tell me more! (Even if it did NOT work! Even if you returned it!)
Ideally, please sharre: Your use case(s), your # and types of device(s), your method(s) for switching devices, your TinyPilot/other setup(s), your price(s), current Amazon link(s) and/or other purchase link(s), your challenge(s) in setup, and your overall experience.

• The first three seem like they'd be the best options for TinyPilot since they state they support HOTKEYS
• Some support RS232, so perhaps they might be easy to integrate, but I prefer the hotkey approach for simplicity and easy of setup
• Some have separate USB ports (and thus ask for separate USB cables) which can mean a messier setup
• Some are USB-powered, some use an external power supply. (USB power supposedly means lower video resolution, 1920 and 30Hz is fine for my use case.)
• Some are rack-sized (but don't require a rack), some are much smaller
• Some have "adaptive EDID" (not sure of the value, I only noted it once)
• None met "all" my criteria, the cabling was least important

Now, to the list...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QCR62VL

• $75.96
• Switch via HOTKEY or Button or Remote
• Powered by USB, no external power adapter needed
• Include 8 USB cables, DOES NOT INCLUDE HDMI cables
• Dual-cable means sloppier layout
• I use this one, but have not tested HOTKEY let alone via TinyPilot
• Feels like ~90% success rate switching devices

https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Adaptive-Button-Switching-Included/dp/B0CN8ZRP13

• $119
• Includes 8 HDMI cables and 8 USB cables (more cumbersome)
• Switch via HOTKEY or Button
• Includes Rack mount
• Also has RS232 Terminal connection (despite Nov 2023 release)

https://www.amazon.com/Switch，8-Computers-Monitor-Keyboard-Adaptive/dp/B0CMXL1Y5R

• $130
• Switch via HOTKEY or Button or RS232
• Include 8 USB cables, DOES NOT INCLUDE HDMI cables
• Dual-cable means sloppier layout
• Includes Rack mount and rubber feet
• Adaptive EDID

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VWW43H1

• $106 -$12 coupon = $94
• NO HOTKEY SWITCHING - Switch via panel or IR remote or wired-remote
• Rack sized

https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Switches-Remote-Cables-Support/dp/B09MHW26V5

• $107 - $10 coupon = $97
• Includes 8 dual HDMI/USB cables
• NO HOTKEY SWITCHING - Switch via IR-remote or buttons

https://www.amazon.com/Computers-Monitor-Keyboard-Support-Adaptive/dp/B0CLV68W85

• $130 -$30 coupon = $100
• NO HOTKEY SWITCHING - Switch via HOTKEY or Button [possibly RS232]
• Includes 8 USB cables, DOES NOT INCLUDE HDMI cables
• Dual-cable means sloppier layout
• "Adaptive EDID"

https://www.amazon.com/MT-VIKI-Switch-Switcher-Desktop-Control/dp/B08K9235LJ

• $114 -$10 coupon = $104
• Includes 8 dual HDMI/USB cables
• NO HOTKEY SWITCHING - Switch via Button, IR remote, Wired Remote

https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Monitor-Devices-Control-Controller/dp/B0CCKLDWDV

• $130 -$20 coupon = $110
• Includes 8 dual HDMI/USB cables
• Powered by USB, no external power adapter needed
• NO HOTKEY SWITCHING - Switch via IR-remote or buttons or ADDITIONAL wired-remote

https://www.amazon.com/Arvitek-Switcher-Control-Desktop-Selector/dp/B0CRYS2PZ9

• $113
• Includes 8 dual HDMI/USB cables
• NO HOTKEY SWITCHING - Switch via IR-remote or buttons or ADDITIONAL wired-remote
• New (First available Jan 10 2024) - no reviews

https://www.amazon.com/DGODRT-Computers-Monitor-Devices-Including/dp/B0CCJD2VK4

• $129 -$13 coupon = $114
• Includes 8 dual HDMI/USB cables
• NO HOTKEY SWITCHING - Switch via panel or IR remote or wired-remote
• Powered by USB, no external power adapter needed

amazon com/KVM-Switch-HDMI-Port-Computers/dp/B09TYJ1QCC (URL trick)

• $130 -5% coupon = $123.50
• Includes 8 dual HDMI/USB cables
• NO HOTKEY SWITCHING - Switch via IR-remote or buttons