Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K vs StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K

44specifications compared
15differ
29identical
3known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 4 more computers controlled 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 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 6 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 12 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 (16 vs 4). Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K, 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K. Products per master (outer) case: 5 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K, 13 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:16
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:2
Number of displays supported
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:1
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:2
Width
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220 mm
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:170 mm
Depth
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:432 mm
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:224 mm
Height
- Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:45 mm
- Secure 2-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 1x DisplayPort In to 2x HDMI Out, 4K:67 mm

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Comparison of CK4-P108C, CK4-PM102C
47 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 8-Port KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P108C 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 controlledDiffers	8	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	8	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	16	4
Console USB ports quantity	3	3
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	8	2
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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 rate	30 Hz	30 Hz
Audio channels	2.0	2.0
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers	1	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
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	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	220 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	432 mm	224 mm
HeightDiffers	45 mm	67 mm
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.7 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	318 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	241 mm
Package heightDiffers	127 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	5 pc(s)	13 pc(s)

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