Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

37specifications compared
19differ
18identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K has 6 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (4 vs 3). Only the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has hot keys. Console ports: 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, 3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Housing material
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:Metal
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Steel
Maximum cable length
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:6 m
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3 m
Hot keys
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:No
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Yes
Width
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:169.9 mm
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:100 mm

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Comparison of CK4-PM204C, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
60 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM204C View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	8	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	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts 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	2
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	4	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
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
Design3 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
Maximum cable lengthDiffers	6 m	3 m
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
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 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	169.9 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	323.8 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	68.6 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	640 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	419 mm	238 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	184 mm
Package heightDiffers	114 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 controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	8 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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