Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC vs ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch

22specifications compared
17differ
5identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (5 vs 4). The ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC has 1 K Ultra HD more HD type than the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch (5K Ultra HD vs 4K Ultra HD). The ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC has 0.2 A more input current than the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch (1.2 A vs 1 A). Only the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC has rack mounting. Keyboard port type: USB on the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC, No on the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch.

Keyboard port type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:USB
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
Mouse port type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:USB
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
Video port type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:HDMI/DisplayPort
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:HDMI
HDMI ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:4
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:5
HD type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:5K Ultra HD
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:5120 x 2880 pixels
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:Yes
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
Housing material
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:Metal
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:Polycarbonate (PC)

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Comparison of CS1142DPH4C, VS4841-AT
53 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC Model CS1142DPH4C View product	B ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch Model VS4841-AT View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	No
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	No
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	HDMI
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	4	5
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-C
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	5K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	5120 x 2880 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	144 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 Gbit/s
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Polycarbonate (PC)
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Key lock	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	USB
Input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	5 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers	1.2 A	1 A
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	19.56 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	143.6 mm	56.5 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	145 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	15.2 mm
WeightDiffers	1.21 kg	70 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A to USB Type-C
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originDiffers	Taiwan	China
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85365080
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 pc(s)

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