Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch vs StarTech.com 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch:PS/2
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:USB
Mouse port type
- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch:PS/2
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:USB
Video port type
- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch:VGA
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:DVI-I
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch:2048 x 1536 pixels
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:1920 x 1200 pixels
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch:0 - 50 °C
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:0 - 40 °C
Weight
- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch:480 g
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:1.65 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch:74.4 x 74.4 x 23.2 mm
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:45 x 115 x 253 mm
Ports quantity
- 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch:2
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:4

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Comparison of 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch, 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch
19 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-I
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1536 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	480 g	1.65 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	74.4 x 74.4 x 23.2 mm	45 x 115 x 253 mm
Ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9V DC
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000/XP,Vista, LINUX, FreeBSD	Unknown — not stated by the source

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