Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

29specifications compared
19differ
10identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Video port type
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:HDMI/DisplayPort
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:2
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:1
Number of microphone inputs
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:1
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Maximum resolution
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4096 x 2160 pixels
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
LED indicators
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Power, Reset
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:Yes
Hot keys
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Yes
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No
On Screen Display (OSD)
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Yes
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No

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Comparison of KE8980MR, CK4-P108C
66 specifications	A ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver Model KE8980MR View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P108C View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
Console portsDiffers	DisplayPort, HDMI	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	8
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown 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
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Reset	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display1 differ
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
Output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 85 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	190 mm	220 mm
DepthDiffers	200 mm	432 mm
HeightDiffers	41.8 mm	45 mm
WeightDiffers	1.34 kg	2.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package volumeKnown for one	11723.174 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2.31 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	546 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	127 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84718000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	5.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	365 mm	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	396 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	294 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	7.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one	42503.587 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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