Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

22specifications compared
13differ
9identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 3 m more maximum operating distance than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (6 m vs 3 m). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 163.5 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (220 mm vs 56.5 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 371 mm more depth than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (432 mm vs 61 mm). Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K. Mouse port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

Keyboard port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:USB
Video port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:HDMI
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
Maximum operating distance
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:3 m
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:6 m
Power source
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:USB
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DC
Width
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:56.5 mm
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220 mm
Depth
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:61 mm
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:432 mm
Height
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:15.2 mm
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:45 mm

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Comparison of VS4812-AT, CK4-P108C
64 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter Model VS4812-AT View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P108C View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Keyboard port typeDiffers	No	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	No	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort
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	16
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
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
Maximum operating distanceDiffers	3 m	6 m
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	18 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	USB	DC
Input voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	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	56.5 mm	220 mm
DepthDiffers	61 mm	432 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	45 mm
WeightDiffers	30 g	2.9 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	127 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	213 mm	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	320 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	156 mm	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	20 pc(s)	5 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85437090	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	1.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	2.37 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one	0.38 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	213 x 320 x 156 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	USB Type-A to USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for one	1x 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 one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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