Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 8 Port StarView Cat5 KVM Switch vs StarTech.com 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub

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  • 4specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 1identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Keyboard port type
    • 8 Port StarView Cat5 KVM Switch:PS/2
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:USB
  • Weight
    • 8 Port StarView Cat5 KVM Switch:2.7 kg
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:1.1 kg
  • Package weight
    • 8 Port StarView Cat5 KVM Switch:3.1 kg
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:1.7 kg

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Comparison of 8 Port StarView Cat5 KVM Switch, SV431DDUSB
41 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard port typeDiffersPS/2USB
Mouse port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Video port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA/DVI-I
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
DDC2B supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSteel
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 A
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source253 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66 mm
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.1 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source162 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source194 mm
Package weightDiffers3.1 kg1.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one9V DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one437 x 160.1 x 44 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantityKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one8 - RJ45 MUnknown — not stated by the source

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