Product comparison · 2 kvm extenders

StarTech.com HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K vs Vivolink VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender

20specifications compared
12differ
8identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Vivolink VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender has 2 more receiver USB Type-A ports quantity than the StarTech.com HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K has 1 more RS-232 ports than the Vivolink VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender (2 vs 1). The Vivolink VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender has 2.2 A more input current than the StarTech.com HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K (2.5 A vs 0.3 A). Only the StarTech.com HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K has AC adapter included. Cable types supported: Cat6 on the StarTech.com HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K, Cat6a on the Vivolink VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender.

Cable types supported
- HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K:Cat6
- VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender:Cat6a
LED indicators
- HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K:Yes
- VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender:Link
Receiver USB Type-A ports quantity
- HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K:2
- VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender:4
HDMI version
- HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K:2.0
- VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender:1.4b/2.0b
RS-232 ports
- HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K:2
- VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender:1
Input current
- HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K:0.3 A
- VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender:2.5 A
Package width
- HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K:240 mm
- VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender:180 mm
Package depth
- HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K:176 mm
- VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender:280 mm

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Comparison of IH2006-KVM-EXTENDER, VLVWIP2000-CTL
62 specifications	A StarTech.com HDMI KVM Extender Over IP Network, 4K Model IH2006-KVM-EXTENDER View product	B Vivolink VLVWIP2000-CTL KVM extender Model VLVWIP2000-CTL View product
Features2 differ
TypeKnown for one	Transmitter & receiver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Cable types supportedDiffers	Cat6	Cat6a
Rack mountingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	3840 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Link
Easy to installKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Transmitteridentical
Transmitter video port typeKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmitter local video portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmitter local video port typeKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-45 ports quantity (transmitter)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmitter Micro-USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmitter local keyboard/mouse port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Receiver1 differ
RJ-45 ports quantity (receiver)	1	1
Receiver Micro-USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiver USB Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Receiver local video port type	HDMI	HDMI
Receiver local video ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB port typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers	2.0	1.4b/2.0b
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers	2	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Remote (IR) inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power plug typeKnown for one	Type M	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers	0.3 A	2.5 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (transmitter) (max)Known for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (receiver) (max)Known for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DC voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	240 mm	180 mm
Package depthDiffers	176 mm	280 mm
Package height	80 mm	80 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.1 kg	820 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffers	Yes	No
Included power plug typesKnown for one	ANZ, EU, NA, UK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting bracket(s) included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-5 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-30 - 70 °C	-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	420 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	10 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	205 x 140 x 26 mm
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4096 x 2160 pixels
Video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 g

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