Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

46specifications compared
23differ
23identical
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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 2 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K, DisplayPort 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Video port type
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console USB ports quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:3
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:5
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K:138390 h
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:130000 h

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Comparison of P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
63 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K Model P2ADDH462-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 & interfaces8 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	4
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	3	5
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	5 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio channelsKnown for one	7.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Steel, Aluminium
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	138390 h	130000 h
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Compatible power plug typesDiffers	AU, EU, UK, US	EU, UK, US, AU
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power plug typeKnown for one	Type M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	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	100 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	163 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	66 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	750 g	1.05 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	332 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	162 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	128 mm	75 mm
Package weightDiffers	128 g	195 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	513 mm	495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	352 mm	385 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	301 mm	265 mm

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