Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 8-Port KVM Switch vs StarTech.com 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- 8-Port KVM Switch:PS/2
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:USB
Mouse port type
- 8-Port KVM Switch:PS/2
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:USB
Video port type
- 8-Port KVM Switch:VGA
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:DVI-I
Maximum resolution
- 8-Port KVM Switch:1920 x 1440 pixels
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight
- 8-Port KVM Switch:2.85 kg
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:1.65 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 8-Port KVM Switch:483 x 150 x 44.5 mm
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:45 x 115 x 253 mm
Ports quantity
- 8-Port KVM Switch:8
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:4
Power requirements
- 8-Port KVM Switch:DC9V; 1.98W
- 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch:9V DC

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Comparison of 8-Port KVM Switch, 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch
21 specifications	A ATEN 8-Port KVM Switch View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port DVI+USB KVM Switch View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Keyboard port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-I
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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	1920 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Scan intervalKnown for one	5 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.85 kg	1.65 kg
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	483 x 150 x 44.5 mm	45 x 115 x 253 mm
Ports quantityDiffers	8	4
Power requirementsDiffers	DC9V; 1.98W	9V DC
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 kg

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