Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub vs StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:2
    • 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:8
  • Video port type
    • 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:DVI-D
    • 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:VGA
  • Headphone outputs
    • 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:3
    • 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:8
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:3
    • 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:8
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:1920 x 1440 pixels
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:0 - 40 °C
    • 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:5 - 40 °C
  • Weight
    • 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:3 kg
    • 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:2.6 kg
  • Package width
    • 2 Port Quad Monitor Dual-Link DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & Hub:263 mm
    • 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:598 mm

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Comparison of SV231QDVIUA, SV831DUSBAU
57 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers28
Keyboard port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Mouse port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Video port typeDiffersDVI-DVGA
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Headphone outputsDiffers38
Number of microphone inputsDiffers38
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1440 pixels
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels1920 x 1440 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSteel
CascadableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, UL
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110-240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
WeightDiffers3 kg2.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers263 mm598 mm
Package depthDiffers596 mm263 mm
Package heightDiffers89 mm123 mm
Package weightDiffers3.5 kg4.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one438 x 177.6 x 42.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one110 - 240 ACUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one3 x USB A, 2 x USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517620085176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source292 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source409 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)

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