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ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 113.5 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (170 mm vs 56.5 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 259 mm more depth than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (320 mm vs 61 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 109.8 mm more height than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (125 mm vs 15.2 mm). Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA. Mouse port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

  • Keyboard port type
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:USB
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:HDMI
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
  • HD type
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:4K Ultra HD
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Power source
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:USB
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DC
  • Width
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:56.5 mm
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:170 mm
  • Depth
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:61 mm
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:320 mm

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65 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard port typeDiffersNoUSB
Mouse port typeDiffersNoUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMIDVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDWQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one18 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mountingNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 m
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBDC
Input voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 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 one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers56.5 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers61 mm320 mm
HeightDiffers15.2 mm125 mm
WeightDiffers30 g1.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source406 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source267 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers213 mm610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers320 mm457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers156 mm457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85437090Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one1.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one2.37 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one0.38 cm³Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one213 x 320 x 156 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A to USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for one1x 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter 1x USB power cable (Type-C to Type-A) (1 m)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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