Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K

28specifications compared
16differ
12identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

The Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has 5 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (9 vs 4). The Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (3 vs 1). The Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has 113 mm more width than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (243 mm vs 130 mm). Video port type: HDMI on the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K. Console ports: HDMI on the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black, DisplayPort, USB A, USB C on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K.

Video port type
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:HDMI
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:9
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console ports
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:HDMI
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:3
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:1
Housing material
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Aluminium
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Steel, Aluminium
LED indicators
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Power
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:0 - 50 °C
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:0 - 40 °C
Width
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:243 mm
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:130 mm

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Comparison of MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
78 specifications	A Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black Model MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K Model P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
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
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	9	4
Console portsDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 quantityDiffers	3	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	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
Performanceidentical
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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 supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Steel, Aluminium
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Wired remote switchKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated cablesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display switch buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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 voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EU, UK, US, AU
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
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 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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	243 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	196 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	490 g	1.05 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	243 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	196 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	60 mm	75 mm
Package weightDiffers	846 g	195 g
Packaging contentidentical
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown 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
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	385 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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