Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K

41specifications compared
17differ
24identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 4 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 8 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (16 vs 8). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 4 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (8 vs 4). Video port type: DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K. Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, 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 Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Video port type
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:16
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
HD type
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rate
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:60 Hz
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:30 Hz
Width
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:220 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:169.9 mm

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Comparison of CK4-D108C, CK4-PM204C
47 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D108C View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM204C View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	DisplayPort
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	16	8
Console USB ports quantity	3	3
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
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	8	4
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chain	No	No
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	60 Hz	30 Hz
Audio channels	2.0	2.0
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Maximum cable length	6 m	6 m
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	No	No
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	169.9 mm
DepthDiffers	432 mm	323.8 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	68.6 mm
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	419 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	127 mm	114 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Master (outer) case width	610 mm	610 mm
Master (outer) case length	457 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case height	457 mm	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	5 pc(s)	8 pc(s)

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