Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

34specifications compared
20differ
14identical
40known 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4 vs 2). The ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has 7 V more output voltage than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (19 V vs 12 V). 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Video port type
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:HDMI/DisplayPort
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
Maximum resolution
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Metal
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
LED indicators
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Power, Reset
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:No
Output voltage
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:19 V
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:12 V
Power consumption (typical)
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:33 W
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:36 W

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Comparison of KE8980MR, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
74 specifications	A ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver Model KE8980MR View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces3 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	4
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 2.0 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, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity	2	2
USB hub	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputs	1	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	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
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	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Design2 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	87298 h
Display1 differ
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	No
Power2 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 voltageDiffers	19 V	12 V
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, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
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 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	190 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	200 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	41.8 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	1.34 kg	626 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	78 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.31 kg	1.5 kg
Package volumeKnown for one	11723.174 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown 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	539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	396 mm	419 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	294 mm	333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 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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