Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2 Port USB 2.0 DVI KVM Switch vs StarTech.com 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- 2 Port USB 2.0 DVI KVM Switch:USB
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:PS/2
Mouse port type
- 2 Port USB 2.0 DVI KVM Switch:USB
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:PS/2
Maximum resolution
- 2 Port USB 2.0 DVI KVM Switch:3840 x 2400 pixels
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:1600 x 1200 pixels
Product colour
- 2 Port USB 2.0 DVI KVM Switch:Silver
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:Black

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Comparison of 2 Port USB 2.0 DVI KVM Switch, 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch
14 specifications	A ATEN 2 Port USB 2.0 DVI KVM Switch View product	B StarTech.com 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	PS/2
Video port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2400 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.11 kg
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160.1 x 437 x 44 mm
Ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x RJ45, Male
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, Sun	Unknown — not stated by the source

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