Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 7identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 2 more computers controlled than the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch (4 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 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 3). The ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch has 114 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (144 Hz vs 30 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, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:2
    • Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:4
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:HDMI/USB
    • Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:4
    • Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:3
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:3K
    • Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:144 Hz
    • Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:30 Hz
  • Hot keys
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:Yes
    • Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No

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61 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers24
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/USBDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers43
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts 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 source4
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
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers3K4K Ultra HD
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateDiffers144 Hz30 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
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
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
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
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 source170 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source419 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source292 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114 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 source8 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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