Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA vs StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K

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21differ
16identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 4 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 4 more headphone outputs than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (5 vs 1). Only the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has hot keys. Video port type: DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Video port type
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Headphone outputs
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:1
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:5
HD type
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Metal
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Steel, Aluminium
Hot keys
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Yes

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Comparison of CK4-D208C, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
64 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D208C View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K Model P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	4
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	5
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 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 rateKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel, Aluminium
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EU, UK, US, AU
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	221 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	432 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	69 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	1.05 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	127 mm	75 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	385 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	265 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	5 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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