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ATEN 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 2 more computers controlled than the ATEN 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) (3 vs 2). The ATEN 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) has 3 more headphone outputs than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 1). Video port type: DisplayPort on the ATEN 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included), DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA. Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the ATEN 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included), 3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):2
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):DisplayPort
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):2
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
  • Headphone outputs
    • 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):4
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:1
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):8K Ultra HD
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:QXGA
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):7680 x 4320 pixels
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):240 Hz
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:60 Hz
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 2-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):0 - 50 °C
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:0 - 40 °C

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60 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers24
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersDisplayPortDVI-I
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers23
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers41
Number of microphone inputs44
DC-in jackYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Console RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HDQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one1,99 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mountingNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 m
LED indicatorsYesYes
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 one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3.18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °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 one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers71.8 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers200 mm320 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm69 mm
WeightDiffers470 g1.9 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
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84718000Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneThailandUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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