Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K

27specifications compared
16differ
11identical
39known 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K has 3 V more output voltage than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (12 V vs 9 V). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K has 1 A more output current than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (3 A vs 2 A). 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Video port type
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
Rack mounting
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:No
Built-in display
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:No
Output voltage
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:9 V
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:12 V
Output current
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2 A
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3 A
Width
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:300 mm
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:100 mm
Depth
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:164 mm
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:163 mm

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Comparison of 39538, P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH
66 specifications	A Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model 39538 View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	HDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console HDMI ports quantity	1	1
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial port typeKnown for one	DE-9 (DB-9)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138390 h
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
CascadableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	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
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), UKCA, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), REACH, RoHS	RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
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)	0 - 90%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	300 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	164 mm	163 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	1.79 kg	750 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	566 mm	332 mm
Package depthDiffers	104 mm	162 mm
Package heightDiffers	245 mm	128 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.06 kg	128 g
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
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	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	513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	352 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	301 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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