Product comparison · 2 kvm extenders

ATEN KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter vs StarTech.com DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter has 84 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the StarTech.com DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The ATEN KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter has 7.99 W more power consumption (transmitter) (max) than the StarTech.com DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K (17.99 W vs 10 W). The ATEN KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter has 8.9 cm more transmitter width than the StarTech.com DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K (16.3 cm vs 7.4 cm). Only the ATEN KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter has on Screen Display (OSD). Type: Transmitter on the ATEN KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter, Transmitter & receiver on the StarTech.com DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K.

  • Type
    • KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter:Transmitter
    • DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K:Transmitter & receiver
  • Maximum digital resolution
    • KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter:5120 x 2880 pixels
    • DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter:144 Hz
    • DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K:60 Hz
  • On Screen Display (OSD)
    • KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter:Yes
    • DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K:No
  • Power consumption (transmitter) (max)
    • KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter:17.99 W
    • DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K:10 W
  • Transmitter width
    • KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter:16.3 cm
    • DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K:7.4 cm
  • Transmitter depth
    • KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter:21.5 cm
    • DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K:10 cm
  • Transmitter height
    • KX9970FT KVM extender Transmitter:4.2 cm
    • DisplayPort KVM Extender over Fiber Optic, 4K:2.8 cm

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Comparison of KX9970FT, FD121-KVM-EXTENDER
63 specifications
Features5 differ
TypeDiffersTransmitterTransmitter & receiver
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers144 Hz60 Hz
Supported resolutionsDiffers5120 x 2880 @ 30 Hz, 5120 x 1440 @ 60 Hz, 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (4:4:4), 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 240 Hz (CVT-RB)4096 x 2160 @ 60hz 3840 x 2160 @ 60hz 3440 x 1440 @ 60hz 3200 x 1800 @ 60hz 3072 x 1728 @ 60hz 2560 x 1440 @ 60hz 2048 x 1536 @ 60hz 1920 x 1200 @ 60hz 3840 x 1080 @ 60hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60hz 1760 x 990 @ 60hz 1680 x 1050 @ 60hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60hz 1600 x 900 @ 60hz 1440 x 900 @ 60hz 1366 x 768 @ 60hz
On Screen Display (OSD)DiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
KVM port selectionKnown for oneOSD, Push-buttonsUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Transmitteridentical
Transmitter local video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Transmitter local video port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayPort
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Transmitter Micro-USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Transmitter video port typeKnown for oneDisplayPortUnknown — not stated by the source
Transmitter local keyboard/mouse port typeKnown for onePS/2Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmitter USB Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiveridentical
Receiver Micro-USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Receiver local video port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayPort
Ports & interfacesidentical
Installed SFP+ modules quantity22
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB port typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A/USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one480 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power consumption (transmitter) (max)Differs17.99 W10 W
Power consumption (receiver) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
DC voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Transmitter widthDiffers16.3 cm7.4 cm
Transmitter depthDiffers21.5 cm10 cm
Transmitter heightDiffers4.2 cm2.8 cm
Transmitter weightDiffers1.1 kg235 g
Receiver widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 cm
Receiver depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 cm
Receiver heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 cm
Receiver weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source308 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source179 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANZ, EU, NA, UK
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source156000 h
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source265 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)

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