Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K vs StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

51specifications compared
22differ
29identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 6 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 6 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 (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 7 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8 vs 1). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Video port type: DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K, HDMI on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Video port type
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:HDMI
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Number of microphone inputs
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Rack mounting
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:No
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Housing material
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:87298 h
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:73905 h
Width
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:105 mm
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:164 mm

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Comparison of P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH, R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH
63 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 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	HDMI
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	2	8
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	8
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Performance1 differ
Scan intervalDiffers	10,20,30,40,50,60 s	10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Steel	Zinc
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	87298 h	73905 h
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	105 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	26 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	626 g	1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	78 mm	70 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.5 kg	2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	539 mm	585 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	419 mm	545 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	333 mm	270 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	10 pc(s)	5 pc(s)

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