Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

26specifications compared
17differ
9identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 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 5 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (9 vs 4). The Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black has 79 mm more width than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (243 mm vs 164 mm). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI on the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:4
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Video port type
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:HDMI
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:9
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
Rack mounting
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Housing material
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Aluminium
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
LED indicators
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Power
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:0 - 50 °C
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0 - 40 °C
Width
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:243 mm
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:164 mm

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Comparison of MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
81 specifications	A Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black Model MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K View product	B StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
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	8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	9	4
Console portsDiffers	HDMI	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
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
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
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
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	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Zinc
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73003 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	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), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	243 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	196 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	490 g	1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	243 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	196 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	60 mm	70 mm
Package weightDiffers	846 g	2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown 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
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
Audio support	Yes	Yes
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)

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