Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

24specifications compared
14differ
10identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter has 13 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (18 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 43.5 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (100 mm vs 56.5 mm). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 99 mm more depth than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (160 mm vs 61 mm). Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K. Mouse port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

Keyboard port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:USB
Video port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:HDMI
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DisplayPort
Data transfer rate (max)
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:18 Gbit/s
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:5 Gbit/s
Power source
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:USB
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DC
Input voltage
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:5 V
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:100 - 240 V
Width
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:56.5 mm
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:100 mm
Depth
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:61 mm
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:160 mm

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Comparison of VS4812-AT, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
70 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter Model VS4812-AT View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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	2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Data transfer rate (max)Differs	18 Gbit/s	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3,8,15,30 s
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	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
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Steel
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	USB	DC
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, UK
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
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	100 mm
DepthDiffers	61 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	30 g	640 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	238 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	184 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	213 mm	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	320 mm	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	156 mm	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	20 pc(s)	6 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

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