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

31specifications compared
21differ
10identical
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 and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (2 vs 1). The ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has 1 more console HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (2 vs 1). LED indicators: Power, Reset on the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver, Yes on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K. Operating temperature (T-T): -10 - 50 °C on the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver, 0 - 40 °C on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:1
Console HDMI ports quantity
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:1
Headphone outputs
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:1
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
Number of microphone inputs
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:1
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
Maximum resolution
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
LED indicators
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Power, Reset
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:Yes
Output voltage
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:19 V
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:12 V

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Comparison of KE8980MR, P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH
71 specifications	A ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver Model KE8980MR View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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	2
Console portsDiffers	DisplayPort, HDMI	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	3
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	3
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
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
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1
Design1 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Reset	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138390 h
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
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
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	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	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	100 mm
DepthDiffers	200 mm	163 mm
HeightDiffers	41.8 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	1.34 kg	750 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	162 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.31 kg	128 g
Package volumeKnown for one	11723.174 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	365 mm	513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	396 mm	352 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	294 mm	301 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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