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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K

34specifications compared
22differ
12identical
28known 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). 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 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (3 vs 2). Video port type: DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K, HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K. Operating relative humidity (H-H): 0 - 80% on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K, 0 - 90% on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Video port type
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:DisplayPort
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:8
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
Console HDMI ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:1
Headphone outputs
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:1
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
Audio channels
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:2.0
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:7.1

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Comparison of CK4-PM204C, P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH
62 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces8 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	HDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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	2
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console HDMI ports quantityDiffers	4	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
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	3
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	4	3
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
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
Audio channelsDiffers	2.0	7.1
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	30 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138390 h
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	No	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	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
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	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	169.9 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	323.8 mm	163 mm
HeightDiffers	68.6 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	750 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	419 mm	332 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	162 mm
Package heightDiffers	114 mm	128 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown 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	513 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	352 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	301 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	8 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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