Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 10identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 3 more HDMI ports quantity than the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch (8 vs 5). The ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch has 17.52 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (18 Gbit/s vs 0.48 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 107.5 mm more width than the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch (164 mm vs 56.5 mm). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch, USB on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

  • Keyboard port type
    • 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:USB
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:5
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:18 Gbit/s
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0.48 Gbit/s
  • Rack mounting
    • 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
  • Housing material
    • 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:Polycarbonate (PC)
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
  • Power source
    • 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:USB
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DC
  • Input voltage
    • 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:5 V
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:100 - 240 V

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64 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Keyboard port typeDiffersNoUSB
Mouse port typeDiffersNoUSB
Video port typeHDMIHDMI
HDMI ports quantityDiffers58
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs18 Gbit/s0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingDiffersNoYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersPolycarbonate (PC)Zinc
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73905 h
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBDC
Input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 240 V
Input current1 A1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers56.5 mm164 mm
DepthDiffers145 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers15.2 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers70 g1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A to USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics data1 differ
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source585 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source545 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85365080Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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