Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

InLine 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

29specifications compared
17differ
12identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

The InLine 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black 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 StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 2 A more output current than the InLine 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black (3 A vs 1 A). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 24 W more power consumption (typical) than the InLine 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black (36 W vs 12 W). Only the InLine 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI on the InLine 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

Video port type
- 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
HD type
- 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8K Ultra HD
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black:7680 x 4320 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:No
Housing material
- 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
Output current
- 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1 A
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3 A
Power consumption (typical)
- 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black:12 W
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:36 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black:20 - 90%
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:0 - 90%

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of 57885C, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
83 specifications	A InLine 57885C KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model 57885C View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Keyboard port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Mouse port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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	2
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, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	8K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	7680 x 4320 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	240 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decoding technologiesKnown for one	DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	87298 h
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output currentDiffers	1 A	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs	12 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	TÜV mark	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 90%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	175 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	100 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	30 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	505 g	626 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	255 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	200 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	90 mm	78 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.27 kg	1.5 kg
Package volumeKnown for one	14600 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI, IR, USB Type-A to USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Colour depthKnown for one	12 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	175 x 100 x 30 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	419 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More kvm switch comparisons

All kvm switch comparisons