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ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 11identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 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 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 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 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 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). Video port type: HDMI on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K. Console ports: HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):HDMI
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
  • USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Dual QHD
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5120 x 1440 pixels
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Metal, Plastic
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
  • Input voltage
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5 V
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:100 - 240 V

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78 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers28
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMIDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers28
Console USB ports quantityDiffers24
Console portsDiffersHDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffersDual QHD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 1440 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers1,3,4,5,8,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,70,80,90,99 s10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
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
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetal, PlasticZinc
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73003 h
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 240 V
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 consumption (typical)Differs3.63 W36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers81.7 mm164 mm
DepthDiffers202.3 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers1.21 kg1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers95 mm435 mm
Package depthDiffers265 mm288 mm
Package heightDiffers220 mm70 mm
Package weightDiffers1.33 kg2.3 kg
Package volumeKnown for one5550.101932032 cm³Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers232 mm466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers500 mm390 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers283 mm316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
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 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
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

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