Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

22specifications compared
15differ
7identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 8 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (16 vs 8). The ATEN KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 259.3 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (480 mm vs 220.7 mm). The ATEN KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 269.4 mm more depth than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (701.2 mm vs 431.8 mm). Only the ATEN KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black has rack mounting. Only the ATEN KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black has hot keys.

Number of computers controlled
- KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black:16
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Keyboard port type
- KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:USB
Video port type
- KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
HD type
- KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No
Hot keys
- KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No

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Comparison of KL1516AMRU, CK4-P208
60 specifications	A ATEN KL1516AMRU KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model KL1516AMRU View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	16	8
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	16
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	2
Console portsDiffers	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts 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	8
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
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Russian	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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	480 mm	220.7 mm
DepthDiffers	701.2 mm	431.8 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	220.7 mm
WeightDiffers	15.4 kg	3.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	546 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1194 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	1194 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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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