Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

31specifications compared
20differ
11identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4 vs 2). The Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC 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 Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC 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). Video port type: HDMI on the Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K. Maximum resolution: 7680 x 4320 pixels on the Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Video port type
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:HDMI
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
HD type
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:8K Ultra HD
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC: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)
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:48 Gbit/s
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:0.48 Gbit/s
Housing material
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:Metal
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
LED indicators
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:Status
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Yes
Input voltage
- 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:5 V
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of 38386, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
71 specifications	A Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC Model 38386 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 & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
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 portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, USB C	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
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	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	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-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	8K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	7680 x 4320 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs	48 Gbit/s	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
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	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
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Status	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87298 h
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC, RoHS & REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS	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	176 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	18 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	68 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	311 g	626 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	240 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	130 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	70 mm	78 mm
Package weightDiffers	540 g	1.5 kg
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
ManualKnown 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
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	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)

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