Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

37specifications compared
21differ
16identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 32.37 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (36 W vs 3.63 W). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 23.3 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (105 mm vs 81.7 mm). Video port type: HDMI on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K. HD type: Dual QHD on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), 4K Ultra HD on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

Video port type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):HDMI
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
HD type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Dual QHD
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5120 x 1440 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Metal, Plastic
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
Input voltage
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5 V
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):3.63 W
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:36 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):0 - 80%
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:0 - 90%

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Comparison of CS742H, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
77 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) Model CS742H View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
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	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	Dual QHD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	5120 x 1440 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers	1,3,4,5,8,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,70,80,90,99 s	10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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
Design1 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87298 h
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs	3.63 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81.7 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	202.3 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	1.21 kg	626 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	95 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	265 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	220 mm	78 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.33 kg	1.5 kg
Package volumeKnown for one	5550.101932032 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI, USB Type-A to USB Type-B	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
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	232 mm	539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	500 mm	419 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	283 mm	333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 pc(s)
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 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
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

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