Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch vs StarTech.com 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch:USB
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:PS/2
Mouse port type
- 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch:USB
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:PS/2
Maximum resolution
- 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch:2048 x 1536 pixels
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:1600 x 1200 pixels
Weight
- 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch:730 g
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:2.7 kg
Package weight
- 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch:1.3 kg
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:3.11 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch:100 x 163 x 66 mm
- 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch:160.1 x 437 x 44 mm

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Comparison of 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch, 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch
16 specifications	A StarTech.com 2 Port DVI/VGA USB KVM Switch View product	B StarTech.com 8 Port Cat5 USB PS/2 KVM Switch View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	PS/2
Video port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1536 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	730 g	2.7 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	1.3 kg	3.11 kg
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 163 x 66 mm	160.1 x 437 x 44 mm
Ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
I/O portsDiffers	4x USB, Type A 2x USB, Type B	8x RJ45, Male

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