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

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 12identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 2 more computers controlled than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 6 more DisplayPorts quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 6 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (8 vs 2). Only the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant), DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):HDMI/DisplayPort
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
  • USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3
  • Console ports
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):HDMI, DisplayPort, USB A
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
  • Console HDMI ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):1
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
  • Headphone outputs
    • 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):3
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:1

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55 specifications
Ports & interfaces8 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers24
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers28
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers28
Console USB ports quantityDiffers23
Console portsDiffersHDMI, DisplayPort, USB A3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers14
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers5K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateDiffers144 Hz30 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialMetalMetal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 m
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, Key lockYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1.2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12.48 WUnknown — 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 mm169.9 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm323.8 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm68.6 mm
WeightDiffers1.21 kg1.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source419 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source292 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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