Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K

29specifications compared
15differ
14identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has 4 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K has 4 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (3 vs 2). Only the ATEN 4-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 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant), DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K.

Video port type
- 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):HDMI/DisplayPort
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):8
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):4
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:8
Console USB ports quantity
- 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:3
Console ports
- 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Headphone outputs
- 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:1
HD type
- 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5K Ultra HD
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5120 x 2880 pixels
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels

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Comparison of CS1144DPH4, CK4-PM104C
56 specifications	A ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) Model CS1144DPH4 View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM104C View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	8	4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Headphone outputsDiffers	5	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	2	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
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Key lock	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
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	29.16 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	144.9 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	45 mm
WeightDiffers	1.57 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	419 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	114 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	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	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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