Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K vs StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K

38specifications compared
20differ
18identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 2 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 3). Only the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has hot keys. Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Video port type
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:3
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Housing material
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:Metal
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Steel
Maximum cable length
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:6 m
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3 m
Hot keys
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:No
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Yes

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Comparison of CK4-HP104C, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
62 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP104C View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	4	2
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	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
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	2
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	4	2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3,8,15,30 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Design3 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
Maximum cable lengthDiffers	6 m	3 m
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
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 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
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	640 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	419 mm	238 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	184 mm
Package heightDiffers	114 mm	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown 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	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	8 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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