Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

25specifications compared
15differ
10identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (3 vs 2). The ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter has 13 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (18 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K has 43.5 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (100 mm vs 56.5 mm). Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K. Mouse port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K.

Keyboard port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:USB
Video port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:HDMI
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantity
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:3
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Data transfer rate (max)
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:18 Gbit/s
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:5 Gbit/s
Input voltage
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:5 V
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:100 - 240 V
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:0 - 80%
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:0 - 90%
Width
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:56.5 mm
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:100 mm

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Comparison of VS4812-AT, P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH
68 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter Model VS4812-AT View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 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	HDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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	2
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console HDMI 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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs	18 Gbit/s	5 Gbit/s
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1
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
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138390 h
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Input current	1 A	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 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, US
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
Power sourceKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
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)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
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	163 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	30 g	750 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	162 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guide	Yes	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
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	213 mm	513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	320 mm	352 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	156 mm	301 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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