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ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver vs StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K

32specifications compared
20differ
12identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has 1 more console DisplayPorts ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 1 more microphone inputs than the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (2 vs 1). Only the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has on Screen Display (OSD). Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

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

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Comparison of KE8980MR, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
71 specifications	A ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver Model KE8980MR View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	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 quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console portsDiffers	DisplayPort, HDMI	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB hub	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity	2	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	2
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Console HDMI 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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	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
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3,8,15,30 s
Design2 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Reset	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Display1 differ
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	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	33 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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	100 mm
DepthDiffers	200 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	41.8 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	1.34 kg	640 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	238 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	184 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89 mm
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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	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	365 mm	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	396 mm	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	294 mm	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
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 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
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

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