Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black 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

29specifications compared
17differ
12identical
30known 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 1 more computers controlled than the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black (4 vs 3). 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 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 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). 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 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
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:3
- 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
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black: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
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black: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
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black: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
Number of microphone inputs
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:1
- 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
HD type
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:4K 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
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:4096 x 2160 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
Housing material
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:Metal, Plastic
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Metal

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Comparison of CS1953-AT-G, CK4-D204C
59 specifications	A ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black Model CS1953-AT-G View product	B 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 Model CK4-D204C View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	3	4
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	DVI-I
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
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	2
Headphone outputsDiffers	4	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	4
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	QXGA
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
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	206.3 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	75.4 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	69 mm
WeightDiffers	960 g	1.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	95 mm	419 mm
Package depthDiffers	265 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	220 mm	114 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.33 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	8 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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