Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

20specifications compared
11differ
9identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 164.2 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (220.7 mm vs 56.5 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 370.8 mm more depth than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (431.8 mm vs 61 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 205.5 mm more height than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (220.7 mm vs 15.2 mm). Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor 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 Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

Keyboard port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:USB
Video port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:HDMI
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
Width
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:56.5 mm
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm
Depth
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:61 mm
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:431.8 mm
Height
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:15.2 mm
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm
Weight
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:30 g
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:3.1 kg
Master (outer) case width
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:213 mm
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:610 mm

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Comparison of VS4812-AT, CK4-P208
64 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter Model VS4812-AT View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 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	16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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	2
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
Performanceidentical
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
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
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
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
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	3 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	56.5 mm	220.7 mm
DepthDiffers	61 mm	431.8 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	220.7 mm
WeightDiffers	30 g	3.1 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	1194 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	1194 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
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	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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