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StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K

42specifications compared
8differ
34identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 4 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 3 more console HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 1). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 30 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (60 Hz vs 30 Hz). Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K.

Video port type
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
Console HDMI ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:1
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Maximum refresh rate
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:60 Hz
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:30 Hz
Width
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:170 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:169.9 mm
Depth
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:320 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:323.8 mm
Height
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:44 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:68.6 mm

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Comparison of CK4-HP104C, CK4-PM204C
47 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP104C 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 & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlled	4	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	4	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	8	8
Console USB ports quantity	3	3
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	4
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputs	4	4
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Performance1 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 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
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	169.9 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	323.8 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	68.6 mm
Weight	1.9 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width	419 mm	419 mm
Package depth	292 mm	292 mm
Package height	114 mm	114 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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) case	8 pc(s)	8 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)

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