Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

29specifications compared
18differ
11identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 6 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 3 V more output voltage than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (12 V vs 9 V). Only the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has rack mounting. Only the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has built-in display.

Number of computers controlled
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Video port type
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
Rack mounting
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:No
Housing material
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
Built-in display
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:No
Output voltage
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:9 V
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:12 V
Output current
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2 A
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3 A

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Comparison of 39538, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
70 specifications	A Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model 39538 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 & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
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 quantityDiffers	2	4
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone	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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	DE-9 (DB-9)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
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 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	87298 h
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
CascadableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DisplayKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output voltageDiffers	9 V	12 V
Output currentDiffers	2 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), UKCA, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), REACH, RoHS	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	300 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	164 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	1.79 kg	626 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	566 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	104 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	245 mm	78 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.06 kg	1.5 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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	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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