Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

41specifications compared
14differ
27identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 4 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 8 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (16 vs 8). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (3 vs 2). Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K, 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K. Products per master (outer) case: 5 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:16
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:2
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
Width
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:169.9 mm
Depth
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:431.8 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:323.8 mm
Height
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:68.6 mm
Weight
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:3.1 kg
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:1.9 kg

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Comparison of CK4-P208, CK4-PM204C
46 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 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 & 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	16	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	8	8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	8	4
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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 rate	30 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
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	220.7 mm	169.9 mm
DepthDiffers	431.8 mm	323.8 mm
HeightDiffers	220.7 mm	68.6 mm
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	419 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	1194 mm	114 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
Master (outer) case width	610 mm	610 mm
Master (outer) case length	457 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	1194 mm	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	5 pc(s)	8 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC

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