Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K vs StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K

39specifications compared
19differ
20identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 12 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (16 vs 4). 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 Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 3 more console DisplayPorts ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (4 vs 1). Only the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has hot keys. Console ports: 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K, DisplayPort, USB A, USB C on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K.

DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:16
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 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 Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:4
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:1
Headphone outputs
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:1
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:5
Housing material
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 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 Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Yes
Width
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:170 mm
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:130 mm
Depth
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:320 mm
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:220 mm

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Comparison of CK4-P404C, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
61 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P404C 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 & interfaces5 differ
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	16	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, USB A	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers	4	1
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	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	5
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
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
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel, Aluminium
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
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	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
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	125 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.05 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	406 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	267 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	178 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
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	5 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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