Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

27specifications compared
18differ
9identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 14 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (16 vs 2). The ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 375 mm more width than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (480 mm vs 105 mm). The ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 480.2 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (701.2 mm vs 221 mm). Only the ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has rack mounting. Only the ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black has built-in display.

Number of computers controlled
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:16
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Keyboard port type
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:USB
Video port type
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
HD type
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Scan interval
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:255 s
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Rack mounting
- KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:No

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Comparison of KL1516AMDE, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
70 specifications	A ATEN KL1516AMDE KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model KL1516AMDE 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 & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	16	2
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
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	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub 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	1
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
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers	255 s	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
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87298 h
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 voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input current	1 A	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	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 conditions1 differ
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)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	480 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	701.2 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	15.4 kg	626 g
Packaging dataidentical
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 weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	419 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 pc(s)

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