Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

28specifications compared
16differ
12identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 4 more computers controlled than the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 4 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch (8 vs 4). The ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). Video port type: HDMI on the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K. Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch, 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Video port type
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:HDMI
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Maximum resolution
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4096 x 2160 pixels
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:Metal, Plastic
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:Metal
Width
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:81.7 mm
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm
Depth
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:202.3 mm
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:431.8 mm
Height
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:25 mm
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm

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Comparison of CS784H, CK4-P208
55 specifications	A ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch Model CS784H View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	8
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Performance1 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 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	2
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
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81.7 mm	220.7 mm
DepthDiffers	202.3 mm	431.8 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	220.7 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	1194 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	1194 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
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	1.73 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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