Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch vs StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch has 4 K Ultra HD more HD type than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (8K Ultra HD vs 4K Ultra HD). The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 113.5 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch (170 mm vs 56.5 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 163 mm more depth than the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch (224 mm vs 61 mm). Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K. Mouse port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K.

  • Keyboard port type
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:No
    • Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:No
    • Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:USB
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:HDMI
    • Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
  • HD type
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:8K Ultra HD
    • Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:Polycarbonate (PC)
    • Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:Metal
  • Power source
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:USB
    • Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:DC
  • Width
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:56.5 mm
    • Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:170 mm

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58 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard port typeDiffersNoUSB
Mouse port typeDiffersNoUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMIDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one48 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one1.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersPolycarbonate (PC)Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 m
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBDC
Input voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 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 one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers56.5 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers61 mm224 mm
HeightDiffers15.2 mm67 mm
WeightDiffers30 g1.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source318 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics data1 differ
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)13 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85437090Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A to USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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