Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch vs StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K

31specifications compared
18differ
13identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch (4 vs 2). The ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 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 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 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 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Video port type
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:HDMI
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:2
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4
Maximum resolution
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Scan interval
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:1,99 s
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3,8,15,30 s
Housing material
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:Metal, Plastic
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Steel
Power consumption (typical)
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:1.73 W
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:36 W
Width
- 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch:81.7 mm
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:100 mm

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Comparison of CS784H, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
62 specifications	A ATEN 4-Port USB 4K HDMI KVMP™ Switch Model CS784H View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
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	2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	4
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	1
USB hub	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B 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 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers	1,99 s	3,8,15,30 s
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	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	Steel
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, UK
Power consumption (typical)Differs	1.73 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
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	100 mm
DepthDiffers	202.3 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	470 g	640 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	100 mm	238 mm
Package depthDiffers	283 mm	184 mm
Package heightDiffers	173 mm	89 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.52 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	292 mm	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	517 mm	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	194 mm	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 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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