Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA vs StarTech.com 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 19identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:2
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:4
  • Video port type
    • 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:HDMI
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:VGA/DVI-I
  • Headphone outputs
    • 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:3
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:1
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:3
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:1
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:126813 h
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:140000 h
  • Certification
    • 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:R0HS
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:CE, FCC, UL, REACH
  • Input voltage
    • 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:100 - 240, 12 V
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:100 - 240 V
  • Width
    • 2 Port USB HDMI KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:125 mm
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - TAA:220 mm

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60 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers24
Video port typeDiffersHDMIVGA/DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI, USB A3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Number of microphone inputsDiffers31
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSteel
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs126813 h140000 h
CertificationDiffersR0HSCE, FCC, UL, REACH
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers100 - 240, 12 V100 - 240 V
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm220 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm163 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm60 mm
WeightDiffers634 g1.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers188 mm255 mm
Package depthDiffers252 mm300 mm
Package heightDiffers98 mm87 mm
Package weightDiffers1.1 kg1.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one124.8 x 70 x 40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one1x HDMI (F) 4x USB A (F) 6x 3.5mm (F) 2x USB B (F) 2x mini-HDMI (F)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers280 mm318 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers404 mm506 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers342 mm284 mm

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