Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

43specifications compared
16differ
27identical
4known 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 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 2). 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 2-Port Dual-Monitor 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 4 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (8 vs 4). Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor 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. Products per master (outer) case: 13 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K, 8 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Video port type
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor 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 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor 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 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Maximum refresh rate
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor 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 2-Port Dual-Monitor 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

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Comparison of CK4-HP202C, CK4-PM204C
47 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP202C 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 & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	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 quantityDiffers	4	8
Console USB ports quantity	3	3
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	2	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	2	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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificates	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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	169.9 mm
DepthDiffers	223 mm	323.8 mm
HeightDiffers	66 mm	68.6 mm
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	318 mm	419 mm
Package depthDiffers	241 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	102 mm	114 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
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) caseDiffers	13 pc(s)	8 pc(s)

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