Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, 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

40specifications compared
17differ
23identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 12 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (16 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 24 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 (32 vs 8). The StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 12 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (16 vs 4). Video port type: DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 16-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 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 16-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 Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, 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:4
Video port type
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, 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 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:32
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, 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:4
HD type
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, 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 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, 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 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, 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 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, 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-D116C, CK4-PM204C
47 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D116C 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	16	4
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	DisplayPort
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	32	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	16	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	60 Hz	30 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	169.9 mm
DepthDiffers	431 mm	323.8 mm
HeightDiffers	69 mm	68.6 mm
WeightDiffers	3.1 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
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	5 pc(s)	8 pc(s)

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