Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

22specifications compared
12differ
10identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC has 6 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (176 mm vs 170 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 302 mm more depth than the Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC (320 mm vs 18 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 mm more height than the Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC (69 mm vs 68 mm). Only the Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC has hot keys. LED indicators: Status on the Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC, Yes on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

LED indicators
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:Status
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Yes
Hot keys
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:Yes
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:20 - 90%
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:0 - 80%
Width
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:176 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:170 mm
Depth
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:18 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:320 mm
Height
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:68 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:69 mm
Weight
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:311 g
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:1.9 kg
Package width
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:240 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:406 mm

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Comparison of 38386, CK4-HPD404C
61 specifications	A Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC Model 38386 View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-HPD404C View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Video port typeKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, USB C	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Mouse port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
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	3
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one	8K Ultra HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	7680 x 4320 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	48 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Status	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC, RoHS & REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 90%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	176 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	18 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	68 mm	69 mm
WeightDiffers	311 g	1.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	240 mm	406 mm
Package depthDiffers	130 mm	267 mm
Package heightDiffers	70 mm	178 mm
Package weightKnown for one	540 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	DC, HDMI, USB Type-A to Micro USB-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
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)

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