Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

34specifications compared
19differ
15identical
37known 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 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch (8 vs 4). The Lindy 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch has 1 more headphone outputs than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (2 vs 1). The Lindy 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch 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). 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 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch:4
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Video port type
- 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch:HDMI
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
Headphone outputs
- 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch:2
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:1
Maximum resolution
- 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Housing material
- 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch:Metal
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
LED indicators
- 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch:Status
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Input voltage
- 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch:12 V
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of 39314, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
71 specifications	A Lindy 2 Port Dual Head HDMI 4K60, USB 3.0 KVM Switch Model 39314 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 typeDiffers	HDMI	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 quantity	4	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Zinc
LED indicatorsDiffers	Status	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73003 h
CertificationKnown for one	CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS, REACH & California Proposition 65	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltageDiffers	12 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
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 - 90%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	100 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	30 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	609 g	1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	300 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	185 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	115 mm	70 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.61 kg	2.3 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kit	Yes	Yes
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
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	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)

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