Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

26specifications compared
16differ
10identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has 7 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (9 vs 2). The Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has 4 m more maximum cable length than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (10 m vs 6 m). The Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has 73 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (243 mm vs 170 mm). Only the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has hot keys. Video port type: HDMI on the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

Video port type
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:HDMI
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:9
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:2
Housing material
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Aluminium
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:Metal
Maximum cable length
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:10 m
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:6 m
LED indicators
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Power
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:Yes
Hot keys
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Yes
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No
Operating temperature (T-T)
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:0 - 50 °C
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:0 - 40 °C
Width
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:243 mm
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:170 mm

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Comparison of MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K, CK4-P104
68 specifications	A Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black Model MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P104 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlled	4	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	9	2
Console portsDiffers	HDMI	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
USB 2.0 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	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
AC-in ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performanceidentical
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported	1	1
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Design4 differ
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Metal
Wired remote switchKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum cable lengthDiffers	10 m	6 m
Integrated cablesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power	Yes
Display switch buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	243 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	196 mm	224 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	45 mm
WeightDiffers	490 g	1.8 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	243 mm	419 mm
Package depthDiffers	196 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	60 mm	114 mm
Package weightKnown for one	846 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	No	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
Packaging contentKnown for one	1x Main unit, 1x Power unit and 1x user manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)

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