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

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  • 16differ
  • 15identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC has 2 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (4 vs 2). The ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC has 1 more console DisplayPorts ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (2 vs 1). 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 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:HDMI/DisplayPort
    • 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DisplayPort
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:4
    • 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:2
    • 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4
  • Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:2
    • 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:1
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:5K Ultra HD
    • 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:5120 x 2880 pixels
    • 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Rack mounting
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:Yes
    • 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:No
  • Housing material
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:Metal
    • 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Steel

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2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K

Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH

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Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlled22
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers42
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers24
Console portsDiffersHDMI, DisplayPort, USB A3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers21
USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsYesYes
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers5K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3,8,15,30 s
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalSteel
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, Key lockYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130000 h
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers1.2 A1 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK
Power consumption (typical)Differs19.56 W36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 mm100 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm40 mm
WeightDiffers1.21 kg640 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source238 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source184 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Rubber feetYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source257 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source

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