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ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 12identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 6 more computers controlled than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 14 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (16 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (3 vs 2). Only the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant), DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):HDMI/DisplayPort
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
  • USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:16
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
  • Headphone outputs
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):3
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:1
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5K Ultra HD
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5120 x 2880 pixels
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):144 Hz
    • Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:60 Hz

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59 specifications
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers28
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortDVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers216
Console USB ports quantityDiffers23
Console portsDiffersHDMI, DisplayPort, USB A3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers5K Ultra HDWQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateDiffers144 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialMetalMetal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 m
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, Key lockYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1.2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one19.56 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers143.6 mm221 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm432 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm69 mm
WeightDiffers1.21 kg3.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source546 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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