Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 10identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K 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 0.2 more DisplayPort version than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (1.4 vs 1.2). Video port type: HDMI/USB on the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K. Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch, 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K. HD type: 3K on the ACT 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch, 4K Ultra HD on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:2
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:HDMI/USB
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
  • DisplayPort version
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:1.4
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:1.2
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB-C/HDMI 4K@60Hz KVM switch:3K
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4K Ultra HD

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73 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers28
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/USBDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantity44
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
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
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
Performance1 differ
HD typeDiffers3K4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceZinc
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73003 h
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
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), 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 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source164 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source390 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)

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