Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

29specifications compared
16differ
13identical
37known 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 HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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. Maximum resolution: 5120 x 2880 pixels on the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K.

HDMI ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
DisplayPorts quantity
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:1
Console HDMI ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:No
LED indicators
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC:Power, Key lock
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:Yes

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Comparison of CS1142DPH4C, P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH
66 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC Model CS1142DPH4C View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	4	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	4	2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	4	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
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	5K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	5120 x 2880 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	144 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Key lock	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138390 h
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Input currentDiffers	1.2 A	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs	19.56 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	143.6 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	163 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	1.21 kg	750 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	162 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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	513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	352 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	301 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source

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