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StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K

41specifications compared
15differ
26identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K has 4 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K has 2 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 2). Video port type: DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K. Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA, 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Video port type
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:8
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4
HD type
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rate
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:60 Hz
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:30 Hz
Depth
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:224 mm
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:320 mm

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Comparison of CK4-D102C, CK4-PM104C
48 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D102C View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM104C View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	4
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	DisplayPort
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	8
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	2	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	60 Hz	30 Hz
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthDiffers	224 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	67 mm	45 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	318 mm	419 mm
Package depthDiffers	241 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	102 mm	114 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	1 pc(s)	8 pc(s)

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