Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K

26specifications compared
18differ
8identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 4 more computers controlled than the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black (8 vs 4). The Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has 7 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (9 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 1 more displays supported than the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black (2 vs 1). 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:4
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
Video port type
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:HDMI
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:9
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:2
Number of displays supported
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:1
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:2
Housing material
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Aluminium
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:Metal
Maximum cable length
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:10 m
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:6 m
LED indicators
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Power
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:Yes
Hot keys
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Yes
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No

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Comparison of MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K, CK4-P208
68 specifications	A Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black Model MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
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
AC-in ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console DisplayPorts 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	8
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
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 supportedDiffers	1	2
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
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
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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	220.7 mm
DepthDiffers	196 mm	431.8 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	220.7 mm
WeightDiffers	490 g	3.1 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	243 mm	546 mm
Package depthDiffers	196 mm	330 mm
Package heightDiffers	60 mm	1194 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
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	1194 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)

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