Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) vs StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 13identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 4 more computers controlled than the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (4 vs 2). The ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has 4 more headphone outputs than the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (5 vs 1). Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant), HDMI on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K. Console ports: DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A on the ATEN 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant), 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):4
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Video port type
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):HDMI/DisplayPort
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:HDMI
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
  • Console ports
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
  • Headphone outputs
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:1
  • HD type
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5K Ultra HD
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4K 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
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • 4-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Dual Display Universal Secure KVM Switch with CAC (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):Metal
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc

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68 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers48
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortHDMI
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Console USB ports quantityDiffers24
Console portsDiffersDisplayPort, HDMI, USB A3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Headphone outputsDiffers51
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one8Unknown — 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
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 source0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Housing materialDiffersMetalZinc
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, Key lockYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73905 h
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Input currentDiffers1.2 A1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs29.16 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), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers144.9 mm164 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers1.57 kg1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source585 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source545 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source

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