Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

29specifications compared
17differ
12identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black has 1 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black (3 vs 2). The ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black has 3 more headphone outputs than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 1). Only the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black has hot keys. Video port type: DisplayPort on the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black, DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

Number of computers controlled
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:3
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
Video port type
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:DisplayPort
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
Console USB ports quantity
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:2
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
Headphone outputs
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:4
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:1
Number of microphone inputs
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:1
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
HD type
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
Maximum resolution
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:4096 x 2160 pixels
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
Housing material
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:Metal, Plastic
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Metal

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Comparison of CS1953-AT-G, CK4-D102C
59 specifications	A ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black Model CS1953-AT-G View product	B StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D102C View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	3	2
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	4	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	WQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,5,99 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	5.78 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	206.3 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	75.4 mm	224 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	67 mm
WeightKnown for one	960 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	95 mm	318 mm
Package depthDiffers	265 mm	241 mm
Package heightDiffers	220 mm	102 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.33 kg	1.3 kg
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	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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