Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

InLine 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

29specifications compared
15differ
14identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 6 more computers controlled than the InLine 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black (8 vs 2). The InLine 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 4.52 Gbit/s more data transfer rate (max) than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (5 Gbit/s vs 0.48 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 2 A more output current than the InLine 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black (3 A vs 1 A). Video port type: HDMI/USB on the InLine 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K. Housing material: Metal on the InLine 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Zinc on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Video port type
- 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI/USB
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
Data transfer rate (max)
- 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:5 Gbit/s
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0.48 Gbit/s
Housing material
- 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
Output current
- 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1 A
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3 A
Power consumption (typical)
- 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:12 W
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:36 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:20 - 90%
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0 - 90%
Width
- 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:100 mm
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:164 mm

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Comparison of 57885E, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
84 specifications	A InLine 57885E KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model 57885E View product	B StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
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/USB	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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	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	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	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, USB Type-C	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
Performance1 differ
Data transfer rate (max)Differs	5 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
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	144 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decoding technologiesKnown for one	DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	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
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Zinc
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
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
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	TÜV mark	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 90%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	100 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	175 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	30 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	503 g	1.5 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	265 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	200 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	90 mm	70 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 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
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	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
Colour depthKnown for one	12 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 175 x 30 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source

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