Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K

23specifications compared
16differ
7identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 12 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K (16 vs 4). The ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 310 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K (480 mm vs 170 mm). The ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 381.2 mm more depth than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K (701.2 mm vs 320 mm). Only the ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has rack mounting. Only the ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has hot keys.

Number of computers controlled
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:16
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Keyboard port type
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:USB
Video port type
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
Console ports
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
HD type
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:No

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Comparison of KL1516AMDE, CK4-PM104C
59 specifications	A ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model KL1516AMDE View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM104C View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	16	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Console portsDiffers	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 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
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	German	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	No
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one	43.2 cm (17")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	DC
Input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	480 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	701.2 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	45 mm
WeightDiffers	15.4 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	419 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	114 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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