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One desk, two worlds.

Mac mini M4 and Xbox Series S use the LG monitor’s separate HDMI inputs. The computers keep their own software and controls; switching a display input is clearer than assuming a universal USB/KVM connection.

Editorial tierbalanced
Price coverage1/7 items
Reviewed5 Oct 2026

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Start with this setup
Conceptual illustration
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Make it yours.

A Mac for work and an Xbox for play.

A good fit for

A macOS worker with an Xbox game library

We would skip it for

A unified game/software library across both hosts

Automatic shared USB input switching

The pieces that work together

6 selected products

Lock choices you want to keep, replace an item, or mark equipment you already own. Compatibility and budget are recalculated with every change.

MO
essential · monitor

LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B

Two declared HDMI inputs allow two dedicated video cables.

Price unverifiedCheck the exact variantView at LG
KE
essential · keyboard

Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s — Tonal Graphite

Bluetooth keyboard; choose the country’s English layout.

$40Regional referenceChecked 05/10/2026, 03:20:00 · expires 04/11/2026, 03:20:00View at Logitech
MO
essential · mouse

Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s

Bluetooth mouse preserves USB ports.

Price unverifiedCheck the exact variantView at Logitech
CA
essential · cable × 2

StarTech HDMM1MP Premium HDMI 2.0 cable, 1m

Two independent HDMI paths; conservative 60Hz plan.

Price unverifiedCheck the exact variantView at StarTech

Why these choices

01

Different hosts serve distinct platform requirements.

02

The monitor’s two HDMI inputs avoid an unverified switch.

03

Experience not specified setup planning: An identified whole computer or console requires connection and configuration of the selected equipment and software. Physical installation and the installed operating system have not been verified.

04

No existing equipment declared.

05

Price coverage is incomplete; budget fit is unknown.

06

Performance has not been measured for this exact configuration.

Performance is not measured for this configuration. No FPS, latency or export-time promise is made.

Your space, from above

130 × 70 cm planned desk
613.5 × 253.7 mmKeyboardcomputer1300 mm · 700 mm depth

Keep clearance around both computers; weight support of the owned desk is unknown. Published width and depth define the solid footprints; screen stands are included where their dimensions are published. * Dashed footprints are schematic estimates. Screens have a 20 mm gap. Tower cases, mice and accessories without verified footprints are not drawn to scale. This planning arrangement does not certify clearance, desk load or cable routing.

How it connects

Hardware + cables
Apple Mac mini M4 (2024)
HDMI input 1
LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-Bcompatible
Microsoft Xbox Series S — 512GB Robot White
HDMI input 2
LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-Bcompatible

Connection labels describe the editorial selection. Substitutions require a fresh port and cable check.

Keep what works. Upgrade what matters.

Equipment you can reuse

  • An existing suitable desk, chair and internet connection.

A considered upgrade path

  1. Verify a specific bottleneck before replacing the computer.
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