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ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) vs ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch

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

Key differences

The ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has 5 more HDMI ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch (8 vs 3). The ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch has 3 K Ultra HD more HD type than the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (8K Ultra HD vs 5K Ultra HD). The ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has 0.2 A more input current than the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch (1.2 A vs 1 A). Only the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has rack mounting. Keyboard port type: USB on the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant), No on the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch.

  • Keyboard port type
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):USB
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:No
  • Mouse port type
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):USB
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:No
  • Video port type
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):HDMI/DisplayPort
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:HDMI
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):8
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:3
  • HD type
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5K Ultra HD
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:8K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5120 x 2880 pixels
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:7680 x 4320 pixels
  • Rack mounting
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):Yes
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:No
  • Housing material
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):Metal
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:Polycarbonate (PC)

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53 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSBNo
Mouse port typeDiffersUSBNo
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortHDMI
HDMI ports quantityDiffers83
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for oneDisplayPort, HDMI, USB AUnknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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
Audio connectionsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers5K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Gbit/s
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 m
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalPolycarbonate (PC)
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, Key lockYes
Push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffersDCUSB
Input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V5 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers1.2 A1 A
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one29.16 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers144.9 mm56.5 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm61 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm15.2 mm
WeightDiffers1.57 kg30 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A to USB Type-C
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originDiffersTaiwanChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85437090
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)

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