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ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 6identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 6 more computers controlled than the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch (8 vs 2). The ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 3). The ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch has 84 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). Only the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch has hot keys. Video port type: HDMI/USB on the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch, DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:2
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:HDMI/USB
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:4
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:3K
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:144 Hz
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:60 Hz
  • Hot keys
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:Yes
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No

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62 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers28
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/USBDVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Console USB ports quantityDiffers43
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers3KWQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateDiffers144 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysDiffersYesNo
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceDCDC
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source546 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 mm
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMI, IR, USB Type-A to USB Type-B, USB Type-C to USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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