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

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, 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, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, 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). 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, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, 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, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, 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, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, 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, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:USB
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:3
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
  • Power source
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:USB
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, 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, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, 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, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:320 mm
  • Height
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:15.2 mm
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:69 mm
  • Weight
    • 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:30 g
    • Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:1.9 kg

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61 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Keyboard port typeDiffersNoUSB
Mouse port typeDiffersNoUSB
Video port typeKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers34
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of computers controlledKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
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, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one4K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Designidentical
Rack mountingNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 m
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
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 mm69 mm
WeightDiffers30 g1.9 kg
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
Logistics data4 differ
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 widthDiffers213 mm610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers320 mm457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers156 mm457 mm
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
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)5 pc(s)
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
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

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