Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

19specifications compared
10differ
9identical
45known 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). Video port type: DisplayPort on the ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch, HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K. DisplayPort version: 1.4a on the ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch, 1.2 on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Video port type
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:DisplayPort
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:5
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
DisplayPort version
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:1.4a
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Maximum resolution
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:32.4 Gbit/s
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:5 Gbit/s
Input voltage
- 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch:12 V
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of AC7934, P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH
64 specifications	A ACT 4-Port DisplayPort 4K@60Hz KVM switch Model AC7934 View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	HDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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	2
Console portsDiffers	DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console HDMI 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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Performance2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs	32.4 Gbit/s	5 Gbit/s
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138390 h
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers	12 V	100 - 240 V
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	AU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs	12 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	163 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	162 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown 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
AC adapter includedKnown 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	513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	352 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	301 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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