Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

27specifications compared
18differ
9identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 4 more computers controlled than the InLine 57885J KVM switch Black (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 3 more DisplayPorts quantity than the InLine 57885J KVM switch Black (8 vs 5). The InLine 57885J KVM switch Black has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). DisplayPort version: 1.4a on the InLine 57885J KVM switch Black, 1.2 on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K. Console ports: DisplayPort, USB A on the InLine 57885J KVM switch Black, 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 57885J KVM switch Black:4
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
DisplayPorts quantity
- 57885J KVM switch Black:5
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
DisplayPort version
- 57885J KVM switch Black:1.4a
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:1.2
Maximum resolution
- 57885J KVM switch Black:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)
- 57885J KVM switch Black:32.4 Gbit/s
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0.48 Gbit/s
Housing material
- 57885J KVM switch Black:Metal
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
Power source
- 57885J KVM switch Black:AC
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DC
Output current
- 57885J KVM switch Black:1 A
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3 A

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Comparison of 57885J, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
74 specifications	A InLine 57885J KVM switch Black Model 57885J View product	B StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	5	8
DisplayPort versionDiffers	1.4a	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 portsDiffers	DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs	32.4 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
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decoding technologiesKnown for one	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Zinc
LED indicatorsKnown 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	73003 h
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	DC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output voltage	12 V	12 V
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	100 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	270 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	32 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	735 g	1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	183 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	334 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	120 mm	70 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.97 kg	2.3 kg
Package volumeKnown for one	7300 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	USB Type-A to USB Type-B, DisplayPort	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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 270 x 32 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	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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