Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K vs StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K

45specifications compared
13differ
32identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 2 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 4 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 2 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K (4 vs 2). Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K. Products per master (outer) case: 8 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K, 13 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K.

Video port type
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:8
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:2
Maximum refresh rate
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:60 Hz
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:30 Hz
Depth
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:320 mm
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:224 mm
Height
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:69 mm
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:67 mm
Weight
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:1.9 kg
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:1.7 kg

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Comparison of CK4-HP204C, CK4-PM102C
47 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP204C View product	B StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM102C View product
Ports & interfaces5 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	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	8	4
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	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	4	2
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 supported	2	2
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	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	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 & dimensions3 differ
Width	170 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	224 mm
HeightDiffers	69 mm	67 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.7 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	419 mm	318 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	241 mm
Package heightDiffers	114 mm	102 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP control	No	No
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	8 pc(s)	13 pc(s)

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