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Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 21identical
  • 18known 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 and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 6 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K (4 vs 2). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K, HDMI on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2
    • 8
  • Video port type
    • HDMI/DisplayPort
    • HDMI
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 2
    • 8
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 2
    • 4
  • Headphone outputs
    • 3
    • 1
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • 3
    • 8
  • Data transfer rate (max)
    • 5 Gbit/s
    • 0.48 Gbit/s
  • Audio channels
    • 7.1
    • 2.0

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63 specifications
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StarTech.com

2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort and HDMI KVM Switch, 4K

Model P2ADDH462-KVM-SWITCH

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StarTech.com

8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

Model R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH

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Ports & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers28
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortHDMI
HDMI ports quantityDiffers28
HDMI version2.02.0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers24
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Number of microphone inputsDiffers38
DC-in jackYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one2
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one1
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
USB hubKnown for oneYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one2
Audio connectionsKnown for oneYes
Performance2 differ
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs5 Gbit/s0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneNo
Audio channelsDiffers7.12.0
Design2 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one1U
Rack mountingDiffersNoYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneZinc
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonKnown for oneYes
Hot keysKnown for oneYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs138390 h73905 h
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneDC
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input current1 A1 A
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output current3 A3 A
Compatible power plug typesAU, EU, UK, USAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)36 W36 W
Power plug typeType MType M
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers100 mm164 mm
DepthDiffers163 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers66 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers750 g1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers332 mm435 mm
Package depthDiffers162 mm288 mm
Package heightDiffers128 mm70 mm
Package weightDiffers128 g2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
IP controlNoNo
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers513 mm585 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers352 mm545 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers301 mm270 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers6 pc(s)5 pc(s)

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