Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 10identical
  • 40known 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 Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC (8 vs 4). The Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC has 4 K Ultra HD more HD type than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 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 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (48 Gbit/s vs 0.48 Gbit/s). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI on the Lindy 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:4
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Video port type
    • 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:HDMI
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
  • HD type
    • 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:8K Ultra HD
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:48 Gbit/s
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0.48 Gbit/s
  • Rack mounting
    • 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:No
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
  • Housing material
    • 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:Metal
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
  • LED indicators
    • 4 Port HDMI 8K60 Switch with eARC:Status
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes

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70 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers48
Keyboard port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Mouse port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMIDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console portsDiffersHDMI, USB A, USB C3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs48 Gbit/s0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingDiffersNoYes
Housing materialDiffersMetalZinc
LED indicatorsDiffersStatusYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73003 h
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHS & REACHUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentDiffers1 A3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers176 mm164 mm
DepthDiffers18 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers68 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers311 g1.5 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers240 mm435 mm
Package depthDiffers130 mm288 mm
Package weightDiffers540 g2.3 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneDC, HDMI, USB Type-A to Micro USB-BUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source390 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)

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