Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K

34specifications compared
20differ
14identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 6 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 6 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K has 2 more headphone outputs than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (3 vs 1). Video port type: DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K, HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K. Operating relative humidity (H-H): 0 - 80% on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K, 0 - 90% on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Video port type
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Headphone outputs
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:1
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
Audio channels
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:2.0
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:7.1
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:0 - 80%
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:0 - 90%
Width
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:170 mm
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:100 mm

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Comparison of CK4-P108, P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH
63 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P108 View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	HDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	8	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 portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	2
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	3
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	8	3
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Audio channelsDiffers	2.0	7.1
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	30 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138390 h
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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	AU, EU, UK, US
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
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	431 mm	163 mm
HeightDiffers	45 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	750 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	332 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	162 mm
Package heightDiffers	127 mm	128 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	352 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	301 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	5 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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