Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor 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
19differ
21identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 1 more console DisplayPorts ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 1 more console HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (2 vs 1). Only the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has hot keys. 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 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K.

Video port type
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:3
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:1
Console HDMI ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:1
Headphone outputs
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor 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 4-Port Dual-Monitor 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 4-Port Dual-Monitor 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 4-Port Dual-Monitor 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-HP204C, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
63 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP204C 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 controlled	4	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity	4	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 quantityDiffers	2	1
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	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	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	4	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	2	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
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	69 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.05 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	419 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	114 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	8 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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