Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables

28specifications compared
22differ
6identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:256
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:4
Keyboard port type
- CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:USB
Mouse port type
- CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:USB
Video port type
- CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:HDMI
Console USB ports quantity
- CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:2
Maximum resolution
- CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2048 x 1536 pixels
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:1920 x 1080 pixels
Daisy chain
- CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:No
Rack mounting
- CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:No

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Comparison of CS1708A-AT-E, SV431HDU3A
51 specifications	A ATEN CS1708A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1708A-AT-E View product	B StarTech.com 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HDMI® KVM Switch with Audio and Cables Model SV431HDU3A View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	256	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	HDMI
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Console portsDiffers	USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance2 differ
HD typeKnown for one	QXGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1536 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
DDC/DDC2 supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainDiffers	Yes	No
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design2 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageDiffers	5.3 V	100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	102 mm
DepthDiffers	159.9 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	45 mm
WeightDiffers	3.41 kg	1 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	116 mm	160 mm
Package depthDiffers	540 mm	268 mm
Package heightDiffers	233 mm	191 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.85 kg	2.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	KVM	Audio (3.5mm), HDMI, USB
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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