Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

41specifications compared
19differ
22identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 2 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 1 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (2 vs 1). Only the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has hot keys. Housing material: Metal on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K, Aluminium, Steel on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
Housing material
- Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:Metal
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
Hot keys
- Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:No
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Yes
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:0 - 80%
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:0 - 90%
Width
- Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:170 mm
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:105 mm
Depth
- Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:224 mm
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:221 mm

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Comparison of CK4-PM202C, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
62 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 2-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM202C View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlled	2	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity	4	4
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	2	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	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	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chain	No	No
Audio channels	2.0	2.0
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	30 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	87298 h
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	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 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
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
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)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	224 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	67 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	626 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	318 mm	250 mm
Package depthDiffers	241 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	102 mm	78 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
IP control	No	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	419 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	13 pc(s)	10 pc(s)

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