Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered vs StarTech.com 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered:2
    • 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:4
  • Video port type
    • 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered:HDMI
    • 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:VGA
  • Audio connections
    • 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered:Yes
    • 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:No
  • Ethernet LAN
    • 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered:No
    • 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:1920 x 1440 pixels
  • Certification
    • 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered:FCC, CE, REACH
    • 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:CE, FCC, TAA, UL, REACH
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered:0 - 40 °C
    • 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:0 - 60 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • 2 Port USB HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Remote Switch – USB Powered:-20 - 60 °C
    • 4 Port USB VGA KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:-30 - 70 °C

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Comparison of SV211HDUA, SV431USBDDM
64 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers24
Video port typeDiffersHDMIVGA
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI, USB AVGA (D-Sub)
USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Audio connectionsDiffersYesNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1440 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersFCC, CE, REACHCE, FCC, TAA, UL, REACH
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one0.85 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU, UK, US
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers66 mm130 mm
DepthDiffers88 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm46 mm
WeightDiffers350 g1.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers162 mm254 mm
Package depthDiffers251 mm315 mm
Package heightDiffers65 mm132 mm
Package weightDiffers464 g3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB, VGA
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one350 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one442 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one350 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home BUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP controlKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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