Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 255 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K (256 vs 1). The StarTech.com 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K has 17.1 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black (36 W vs 18.9 W). Only the ATEN KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black has daisy chain. Only the ATEN KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black has built-in display.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black:256
    • 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K:1
  • Keyboard port type
    • KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
    • 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
    • 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K:USB
  • Video port type
    • KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
    • 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K:HDMI
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
    • 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K:4
  • HD type
    • KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
    • 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Scan interval
    • KL1508AM-AXA-US KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1,255 s
    • 4 Port HDMI KVM Switch - Single Monitor 4K:3,8,15,30 s

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Comparison of KL1508AM-AXA-US, SV431HU34K6
73 specifications
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers2561
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Mouse port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Video port typeDiffersVGAHDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console USB ports quantityDiffers24
Console portsDiffersPS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI, USB A
USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
HD typeDiffersWUXGA4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers1,255 s3,8,15,30 s
Daisy chainDiffersYesNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenesys Logic - GL3523
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one1 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one255 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalSteel
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143000 h
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUS EnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
On Screen Display (OSD)DiffersYesNo
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one43.2 cm (17")Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input current1 A1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs18.9 W36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm130 mm
DepthDiffers701.2 mm220 mm
Height44 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers15.2 kg1.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source411 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, KVMUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source553 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source438 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source

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