Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K vs StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K

40specifications compared
20differ
20identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Video port type
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:3
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Headphone outputs
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:1
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:5
Housing material
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:Metal
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Steel, Aluminium
Hot keys
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:No
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Yes
Width
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:170 mm
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:130 mm

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Comparison of CK4-HP102C, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
63 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP102C 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 & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	2	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, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity	1	1
Console HDMI ports quantity	1	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
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	5
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chain	No	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio channelsKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel, Aluminium
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
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
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	170 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	223 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	66 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	1.05 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	318 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	241 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	102 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
Other featuresidentical
IP control	No	No
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	13 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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