Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

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  • 15differ
  • 8identical
  • 46known 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 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8K Ultra HD vs 4K Ultra HD). The ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch has 47.52 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (48 Gbit/s vs 0.48 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 48.5 mm more width than the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch (105 mm vs 56.5 mm). Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K. Mouse port type: No on the ATEN 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

  • Keyboard port type
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:No
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:No
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:USB
  • Video port type
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:HDMI
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
  • HD type
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:8K Ultra HD
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:48 Gbit/s
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:0.48 Gbit/s
  • Housing material
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:Polycarbonate (PC)
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
  • Power source
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch:USB
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DC

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69 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
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 source1
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
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs48 Gbit/s0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60 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 one2.3Unknown — 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)Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source87298 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), RoHS, 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 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers61 mm221 mm
HeightDiffers15.2 mm26 mm
WeightDiffers30 g626 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source292 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
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 source539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source419 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)10 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85437090Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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