Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) vs ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter

27specifications compared
19differ
8identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (4 vs 3). The ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) has 25.2 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (81.7 mm vs 56.5 mm). The ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) has 141.3 mm more depth than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (202.3 mm vs 61 mm). Keyboard port type: USB on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter. Mouse port type: USB on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter.

Keyboard port type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):USB
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
Mouse port type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):USB
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
HDMI ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):4
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:3
HD type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Dual QHD
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5120 x 1440 pixels
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:3840 x 2160 pixels
Power source
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):DC
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:USB
Width
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):81.7 mm
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:56.5 mm
Depth
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):202.3 mm
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:61 mm

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Comparison of CS742H, VS4812-AT
68 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) Model CS742H View product	B ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter Model VS4812-AT View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	No
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-C
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	Dual QHD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	5120 x 1440 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,3,4,5,8,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,70,80,90,99 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 Gbit/s
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal, Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	USB
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	3.63 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81.7 mm	56.5 mm
DepthDiffers	202.3 mm	61 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	15.2 mm
WeightDiffers	1.21 kg	30 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	265 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package volumeKnown for one	5550.101932032 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.33 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI, USB Type-A to USB Type-B	USB Type-A to USB Type-C
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter 1x USB power cable (Type-C to Type-A) (1 m)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data8 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers	84718000	85437090
Master (outer) case net weightDiffers	6.05 kg	1.2 kg
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	232 mm	213 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	500 mm	320 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	283 mm	156 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightDiffers	7.53 kg	2.37 kg
Master (outer) case volumeDiffers	32819.225200128 cm³	0.38 cm³
Country of originDiffers	Thailand	China
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 pc(s)
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	213 x 320 x 156 mm

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