Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

25specifications compared
16differ
9identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter has 17.52 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (18 Gbit/s vs 0.48 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 107.5 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (164 mm vs 56.5 mm). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 239 mm more depth than the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter (300 mm vs 61 mm). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter, USB on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

Keyboard port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:USB
Video port type
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:HDMI
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
Data transfer rate (max)
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:18 Gbit/s
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0.48 Gbit/s
Rack mounting
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Power source
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:USB
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DC
Input voltage
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:5 V
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:100 - 240 V
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter:0 - 80%
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0 - 90%

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Comparison of VS4812-AT, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
72 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port True 4K HDMI Splitter Model VS4812-AT View product	B StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH 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
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
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	4
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
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
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	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Zinc
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	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73003 h
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
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
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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	164 mm
DepthDiffers	61 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	30 g	1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	435 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	288 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown 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
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	213 mm	466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	320 mm	390 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	156 mm	316 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

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