Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch vs StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K

16specifications compared
6differ
10identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 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 0.2 more DisplayPort version than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (1.4 vs 1.2). The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 3 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity than the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch (4 vs 1). Video port type: HDMI/USB on the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K. Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch, DisplayPort, USB A, USB C on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Video port type
- 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:HDMI/USB
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPort version
- 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:1.4
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity
- 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:1
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console ports
- 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
HD type
- 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:3K
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4K Ultra HD

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Comparison of AC7922, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
71 specifications	A ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch Model AC7922 View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K Model P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	4
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/USB	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DisplayPort versionDiffers	1.4	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityDiffers	1	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
HD typeDiffers	3K	4K Ultra HD
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	144 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Steel, Aluminium
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EU, UK, US, AU
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.05 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 g
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI, IR, USB Type-A to USB Type-B, USB Type-C to USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	385 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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