Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K

26specifications compared
15differ
11identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black has 14 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K (16 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K has 4.3 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black (36 W vs 31.7 W). Keyboard port type: USB, PS/2 on the ATEN KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K. Mouse port type: USB, PS/2 on the ATEN KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K.

Number of computers controlled
- KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black:16
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K:2
Keyboard port type
- KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K:USB
Mouse port type
- KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K:USB
Video port type
- KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black:HDMI/VGA
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K:3
HD type
- KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black:Full HD+
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K:8K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K:7680 x 4320 pixels
Scan interval
- KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black:1,255 s
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K:3,8,15,30 s

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Comparison of KN2116VB-AX-U, P2CDD143-KVM-SWITCH
73 specifications	A ATEN KN2116VB-AX-U KVM switch Black Model KN2116VB-AX-U View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch, 8K Model P2CDD143-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	16	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/VGA	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	Full HD+	8K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers	1,255 s	3,8,15,30 s
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 Hz
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Genesys Logic - GL3590
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
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	168000 h
CascadableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
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)Differs	31.7 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	412.1 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	433.6 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	60 mm
WeightDiffers	5.18 kg	800 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	238 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	184 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A to USB Type-C
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	260 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	395 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
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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