Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch vs StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K

22specifications compared
9differ
13identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch has 3 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (5 vs 2). The ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). DisplayPort version: 1.4a on the ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch, 1.2 on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K. Console ports: DisplayPort, USB A on the ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch, 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:4
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
DisplayPorts quantity
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:5
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
DisplayPort version
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:1.4a
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:4
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Maximum resolution
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:32.4 Gbit/s
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:5 Gbit/s
Input voltage
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:12 V
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:12 W
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:36 W

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Comparison of AC7934, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
62 specifications	A ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch Model AC7934 View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	5	2
DisplayPort versionDiffers	1.4a	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console portsDiffers	DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
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	2
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performance2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs	32.4 Gbit/s	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3,8,15,30 s
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	129 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Steel
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
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
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers	12 V	100 - 240 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	AU, EU, UK
Power consumption (typical)Differs	12 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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	100 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	238 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	184 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	IR, DisplayPort, USB Type-A to USB Type-B	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	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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