Lewis CaliburnAshton Bentley, a Kramer-owned company that makes integrated meeting room technology, is continuing its commitment to delivering complete meeting room solutions to businesses, with the latest X-Range family offering comprehensive USB-C based connectivity solutions for meeting spaces.
Bringing advanced connectivity and seamless collaboration capabilities from small meeting rooms to large lecture theatres, the X-Range is a modular family of USB-C enabled AV connectivity solutions designed to simplify and standardise hybrid collaboration across modern workspaces.
The line amalgamates more than 60 years of combined innovation, expertise and experience, following Kramer’s acquisition of Ashton Bentley in 2024.
With a single USB-C connection delivering charging, video, audio, USB and networking, the X-Range portfolio solves one of today’s biggest meeting room pain points: complex, inconsistent BYOD experiences.
“The X-Range is designed to make AV infrastructure smarter, not harder,” says Tony Leedham, Chief Commercial Officer, Ashton Bentley. “It’s about enterprise-grade performance, seamless user experience, and less work for AV/IT teams.”
The X-Range portfolio includes multiple kits to support diverse room types, from huddle spaces to boardrooms, while maintaining fast installation, uncompressed 4K60 video and remote or in-room device control.
X-Range products are fully compatible with both Mac and Windows without the need for drivers or additional software. Installation is straightforward, with smart web-based configuration and out-of-the-box functionality, reducing deployment timescales and minimizing AV/IT support.
Products in the range include:
- BX Kit – A USB-C breakout hub with 100W charging, 4K60 video, USB/data and gigabit networking over a single locking USB-C cable.
- VX Kit – Combines USB-C and HDMI inputs with automatic source switching, ideal for Microsoft Teams Room configurations.
- TX2/DX2 Kit – A two-box room system that replaces traditional AV racks, enabling smart USB switching and device control via web-based GUI.
- UX Smart Switch – Intelligent USB switching between room PCs and laptops, perfect for BYOD environments.
Built for professional environments, X-Range products feature robust locking connections, uncompressed 4K 60Hz video transmission, dynamic USB power management and optional intelligent USB switching between room PC and BYOD devices.
“We’ve engineered the X-Range to help organizations deploy consistent, high-performing AV across every space, affordably and at scale,” says Roger McArdell, CTO Ashton Bentley. “It’s AV that works. No drivers. No delays. No drama.
“The X-Range reflects our shared vision to deliver intuitive, reliable, and future-ready meeting spaces. This allows us to deliver AV infrastructure that simply works, straight out of the box — without fuss and without compromise.”
The X-Range is available now through authorised Kramer and Ashton Bentley distributors.