Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN RCM464VA KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K

27specifications compared
15differ
12identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN RCM464VA KVM switch Black has 60 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (64 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN RCM464VA KVM switch Black (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 3 more console HDMI ports quantity than the ATEN RCM464VA KVM switch Black (4 vs 1). Only the ATEN RCM464VA KVM switch Black has hot keys. Only the ATEN RCM464VA KVM switch Black has on Screen Display (OSD).

Number of computers controlled
- RCM464VA KVM switch Black:64
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Video port type
- RCM464VA KVM switch Black:HDMI/VGA
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- RCM464VA KVM switch Black:2
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3
Console HDMI ports quantity
- RCM464VA KVM switch Black:1
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- RCM464VA KVM switch Black:1
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
HD type
- RCM464VA KVM switch Black:Full HD+
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- RCM464VA KVM switch Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Hot keys
- RCM464VA KVM switch Black:Yes
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:No

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Comparison of RCM464VA, CK4-PM204C
62 specifications	A ATEN RCM464VA KVM switch Black Model RCM464VA View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM204C View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	64	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/VGA	DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, Mini-USB B, RJ–45, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	4
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	4
AC-in ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	68	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	FIPS 140-2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	Full HD+	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one	64 user(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Display1 differ
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	No
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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	412.6 mm	169.9 mm
DepthDiffers	433.9 mm	323.8 mm
HeightDiffers	88 mm	68.6 mm
WeightDiffers	7.08 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	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)
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
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)

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