Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

28specifications compared
15differ
13identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 6 more computers controlled than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 12 more DisplayPorts quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (16 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 4 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (8 vs 4). Only the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:2
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Video port type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:HDMI/DisplayPort
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:4
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:4
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Headphone outputs
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:3
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:1
HD type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:5K Ultra HD
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:5120 x 2880 pixels
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rate
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:144 Hz
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:30 Hz

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Comparison of CS1142DPH4C, CK4-P208
58 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC Model CS1142DPH4C View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	4	16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	8
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity	2	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	3	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	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
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	5K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	5120 x 2880 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	144 Hz	30 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Key lock	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	143.6 mm	220.7 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	431.8 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	220.7 mm
WeightDiffers	1.21 kg	3.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	546 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1194 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1194 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1.2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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

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