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

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 12identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI 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 HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 4 more HDMI ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI 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). 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, HDMI, USB A on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 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 8-Port HDMI 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 HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):4
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
    • 8-Port HDMI 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 HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
  • Console ports
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
  • HD type
    • 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Dual QHD
    • 8-Port HDMI 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 HDMI 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 HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc

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75 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers28
HDMI ports quantityDiffers48
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers28
Console USB ports quantityDiffers24
Console portsDiffersHDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffersDual QHD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 1440 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
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
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 source0.48 Gbit/s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffersMetal, PlasticZinc
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73905 h
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
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 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 volumeKnown for one5550.101932032 cm³Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers1.33 kg2.3 kg
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
Rack mount kitKnown 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 mm585 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers500 mm545 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers283 mm270 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 source5 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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