Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K vs StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K

49specifications compared
21differ
28identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 2 more computers controlled 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 DisplayPorts ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 4 more headphone outputs than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (5 vs 1). Housing material: Aluminium, Steel on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K, Steel, Aluminium on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K. Compatible power plug types: AU, EU, UK, US on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K, EU, UK, US, AU on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:1
Headphone outputs
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:5
Housing material
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Steel, Aluminium
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:87298 h
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:130000 h
Compatible power plug types
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:AU, EU, UK, US
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:EU, UK, US, AU
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:0 - 90%
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:0 - 80%
Width
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:105 mm
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:130 mm

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Comparison of P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
66 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH 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 & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	5
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	0.48 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	10,20,30,40,50,60 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio channelsKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Steel	Steel, Aluminium
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	87298 h	130000 h
Power1 differ
Compatible power plug typesDiffers	AU, EU, UK, US	EU, UK, US, AU
Power plug typeKnown for one	Type M	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	105 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	26 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	626 g	1.05 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	78 mm	75 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.5 kg	195 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	539 mm	495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	419 mm	385 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	333 mm	265 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	10 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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