Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

29specifications compared
18differ
11identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 6 more computers controlled than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 6 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 139 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (220.7 mm vs 81.7 mm). Only the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) has hot keys. Video port type: HDMI on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Video port type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):HDMI
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
HD type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Dual QHD
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5120 x 1440 pixels
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Metal, Plastic
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:Metal
Hot keys
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Yes
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No
Width
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):81.7 mm
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm

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Comparison of CS742H, CK4-P208
70 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) Model CS742H View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	2	8
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
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 jack	Yes	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
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
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
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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 sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	3.63 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81.7 mm	220.7 mm
DepthDiffers	202.3 mm	431.8 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	220.7 mm
WeightDiffers	1.21 kg	3.1 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	95 mm	546 mm
Package depthDiffers	265 mm	330 mm
Package heightDiffers	220 mm	1194 mm
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 contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI, USB Type-A to USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84718000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	6.05 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	232 mm	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	500 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	283 mm	1194 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	7.53 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one	32819.225200128 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Thailand	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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