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StarTech.com 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub vs StarTech.com USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft

13specifications compared
11differ
2identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Video port type
- 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:DVI-D
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:VGA
Headphone outputs
- 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:3
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:2
Number of microphone inputs
- 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:3
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:1
Maximum resolution
- 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:2560 x 1600 pixels
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:1920 x 1080 pixels
Storage temperature (T-T)
- 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:-20 - 60 °C
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:-40 - 70 °C
Weight
- 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:3 kg
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:300 g
Package width
- 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:263 mm
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:91 mm
Package depth
- 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:596 mm
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:300 mm

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Comparison of SV231QDVIUA, SV565UTPUSA
38 specifications	A StarTech.com 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub Model SV231QDVIUA View product	B StarTech.com USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft Model SV565UTPUSA View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Keyboard port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Mouse port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-D	VGA
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Headphone outputsDiffers	3	2
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	3	1
Console portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RJ-45
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Designidentical
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Link
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	156 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 mm
WeightDiffers	3 kg	300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	263 mm	91 mm
Package depthDiffers	596 mm	300 mm
Package heightDiffers	89 mm	165 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.5 kg	1.4 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wired & Wireless
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	438 x 177.6 x 42.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	110 - 240 AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	3 x USB A, 2 x USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176200	Unknown — not stated by the source

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