Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch vs StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

29specifications compared
18differ
11identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 12 more computers controlled than the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch (16 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 28 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch (32 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch (3 vs 2). Video port type: HDMI on the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch, DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA. Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch, 3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

Number of computers controlled
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:16
Video port type
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:HDMI
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:32
Console USB ports quantity
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:2
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
HD type
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4K Ultra HD
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
Maximum resolution
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4096 x 2160 pixels
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
Housing material
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:Metal, Plastic
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Metal
Width
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:81.7 mm
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:220 mm

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Comparison of CS784H, CK4-D116C
54 specifications	A ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch Model CS784H View product	B StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D116C View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	16
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	32
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	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
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	WQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 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	1
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,99 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	1.73 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81.7 mm	220 mm
DepthDiffers	202.3 mm	431 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	69 mm
WeightDiffers	470 g	3.1 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	100 mm	546 mm
Package depthDiffers	283 mm	330 mm
Package heightDiffers	173 mm	127 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.52 kg	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	292 mm	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	517 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	194 mm	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	8.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Thailand	Unknown — not stated by the source

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