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

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 11identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) has 1 more console HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 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). Video port type: HDMI on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K.

  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):HDMI
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):4
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
  • Console HDMI ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:1
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Dual QHD
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Input voltage
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5 V
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:0 - 90%

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77 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Video port typeDiffersHDMIHDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityDiffers42
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsDiffersHDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffersDual QHD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 1440 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Scan intervalKnown for one1,3,4,5,8,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,70,80,90,99 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Gbit/s
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneMetal, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source138390 h
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs3.63 W36 W
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers81.7 mm100 mm
DepthDiffers202.3 mm163 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm66 mm
WeightDiffers1.21 kg750 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers95 mm332 mm
Package depthDiffers265 mm162 mm
Package heightDiffers220 mm128 mm
Package volumeKnown for one5550.101932032 cm³Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers1.33 kg128 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMI, USB Type-A to USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84718000Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one6.05 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers232 mm513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers500 mm352 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers283 mm301 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one7.53 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one32819.225200128 cm³Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneThailandUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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