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ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

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  • 18differ
  • 13identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4 vs 2). The ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) has 4 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) (4 vs 2). Maximum resolution: 7680 x 4320 pixels on the ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included), 3840 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K. Scan interval: 1,99 s on the ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included), 10,20,30,40,50,60 s on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):4
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):8
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):2
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
  • Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):1
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
  • Headphone outputs
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):6
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):6
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
  • HD type
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):8K Ultra HD
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):7680 x 4320 pixels
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels

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68 specifications
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers42
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDisplayPortDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers84
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers24
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers12
USB hubYesYes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers61
Number of microphone inputsDiffers61
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Console RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — 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 HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers1,99 s10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one240 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mountingNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87298 h
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltageDiffers12 V100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 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)Differs3.18 W36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions2 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)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers71.8 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm221 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm26 mm
WeightDiffers620 g626 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source292 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source419 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84718000Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source

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