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

29specifications compared
12differ
17identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has 1 K Ultra HD more HD type than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (5K Ultra HD vs 4K Ultra HD). The ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has 0.2 A more input current than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (1.2 A vs 1 A). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K has 23.52 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (36 W vs 12.48 W). Only the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) has rack mounting. Maximum resolution: 5120 x 2880 pixels on the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant), 3840 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K.

HD type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5K Ultra HD
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):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 Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:No
LED indicators
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):Power, Key lock
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:Yes
Input current
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):1.2 A
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:1 A
Power consumption (typical)
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):12.48 W
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:36 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):0 - 80%
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:0 - 90%
Width
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):143.6 mm
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:100 mm

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Comparison of CS1182DPH4, P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH
65 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) Model CS1182DPH4 View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of computers controlled	2	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	HDMI/DisplayPort	HDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DisplayPorts quantity	2	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 USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity	1	1
Console HDMI ports quantity	1	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
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	3	3
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	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
Product colour	Black	Black
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
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	12.48 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 temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
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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