Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

42specifications compared
21differ
21identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 2 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 2 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 3). Only the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has hot keys. Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

Video port type
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:3
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:1
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
Housing material
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:Metal
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
Hot keys
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:No
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Yes

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Comparison of CK4-HP102C, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
64 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP102C View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	2	4
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87298 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	AU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	223 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	66 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	626 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	318 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	241 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	102 mm	78 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	419 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	13 pc(s)	10 pc(s)

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