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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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 33known 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) has 6 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included) has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). Video port type: DisplayPort on the ATEN 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included), HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K. 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):4
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
  • Video port type
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):DisplayPort
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):8
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):4
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):4
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
  • Headphone outputs
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):6
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):6
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
  • HD type
    • 4-Port USB 3.0 8K DisplayPort Dual-Display KVMP™ Switch (Cables included):8K Ultra HD
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:4K Ultra HD

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63 specifications
Ports & interfaces8 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers42
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersDisplayPortHDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers82
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityDiffers42
Console USB ports quantity22
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity11
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB hubYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityDiffers42
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers63
Number of microphone inputsDiffers63
DC-in jackYesYes
Console RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 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 source5 Gbit/s
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one1,99 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one240 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mountingNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source138390 h
Push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
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
Power sourceKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, 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 mm100 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm163 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm66 mm
WeightDiffers620 g750 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source332 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source162 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 g
Packaging contentidentical
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 source513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source352 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source301 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 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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