I’m trying to switch between a MacBook Pro (M-series) and a Windows machine on a Samsung 49” ultrawide (5120x1440), and I’m running into a wall with KVM switches.
Most of what I’m finding tops out at 4K or uses HDMI, which seems to kill full ultrawide resolution. Even some of the “8K” or USB-C dock KVMs look like they’re using DisplayLink or MST, which I’m guessing won’t give true native 5120x1440.
Has anyone here actually gotten a KVM working cleanly at full ultrawide resolution?
Specifically curious about:
Whether DisplayPort 1.4 KVMs actually hold 5120x1440 without scaling issues
If MacBooks behave differently than Windows in this setup
Any models that actually work (not just spec sheet claims) Or if the move is just skipping KVM and switching inputs on the monitor
Trying to avoid wasting a few hundred bucks testing the wrong hardware. Appreciate any real-world setups or lessons learned.