Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K vs StarTech.com 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display

29specifications compared
21differ
8identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K:2
- 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display:4
Video port type
- 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K:DisplayPort
- 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display:DVI-I
Console USB ports quantity
- 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K:3
- 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display:2
Audio connections
- 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K:No
- 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display:Yes
Maximum resolution
- 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
- 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display:1920 x 1200 pixels
Daisy chain
- 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K:No
- 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display:Yes
Rack mounting
- 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K:No
- 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display:Yes
LED indicators
- 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K:Activity
- 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display:Yes

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Comparison of SV231DPU2, SV431DVIUAQV
56 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch - USB 2.0 - 4K Model SV231DPU2 View product	B StarTech.com 4 Port DVI USB KVM Switch with Dual DVI Console and Quad-View 4-in-1 Display Model SV431DVIUAQV View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Console portsDiffers	DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
Audio connectionsDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performance2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Daisy chainDiffers	No	Yes
Number of users	1 user(s)	1 user(s)
HD typeKnown for one	4K Ultra HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Steel
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC, UL	CE, FCC
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EU, UK, US
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	82 mm	200 mm
DepthDiffers	177 mm	438 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	342 g	2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	190 mm	419 mm
Package depthDiffers	239 mm	502 mm
Package heightDiffers	70 mm	120 mm
Package weightDiffers	866 g	6.05 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	DisplayPort	Audio (3.5mm), DVI, USB
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Audio supportDiffers	No	Yes
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176200

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