Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K

30specifications compared
16differ
14identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 1 more computers controlled than the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 6 more DisplayPorts quantity than the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black (3 vs 2). Only the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black has hot keys. Housing material: Metal, Plastic on the ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black, Metal on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:3
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
DisplayPorts quantity
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:2
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
Console USB ports quantity
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:2
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3
Headphone outputs
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:4
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:1
Number of microphone inputs
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:1
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Maximum resolution
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:4096 x 2160 pixels
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:Metal, Plastic
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:Metal
Hot keys
- CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black:Yes
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:No

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Comparison of CS1953-AT-G, CK4-PM204C
56 specifications	A ATEN CS1953-AT-G KVM switch Black Model CS1953-AT-G View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM204C View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	3	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	2	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
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
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	4	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	4
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performance1 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
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
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Design2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 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 one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	206.3 mm	169.9 mm
DepthDiffers	75.4 mm	323.8 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	68.6 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
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	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)
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)

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