Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

38specifications compared
19differ
19identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 6 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 14 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (16 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 2). Only the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has hot keys. Housing material: Metal on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K, Steel on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:16
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:2
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:2
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:1
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Housing material
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:Metal
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Steel
Maximum cable length
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:6 m
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3 m
Hot keys
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Yes

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Comparison of CK4-P208, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
60 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	16	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 USB ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Console ports	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts 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	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	8	2
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	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
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3,8,15,30 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	30 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
Design3 differ
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
Maximum cable lengthDiffers	6 m	3 m
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 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
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
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	100 mm
DepthDiffers	431.8 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	220.7 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	640 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	238 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	184 mm
Package heightDiffers	1194 mm	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown 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	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	1194 mm	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	5 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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