Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2 Port Steel USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub vs StarTech.com SV431 KVM switch Black

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- 2 Port Steel USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub:USB
- SV431 KVM switch Black:PS/2
Mouse port type
- 2 Port Steel USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub:USB
- SV431 KVM switch Black:PS/2
Maximum resolution
- 2 Port Steel USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub:2048 x 1536 pixels
- SV431 KVM switch Black:1920 x 1440 pixels
Weight
- 2 Port Steel USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub:1 kg
- SV431 KVM switch Black:2.38 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 2 Port Steel USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub:100 x 165 x 45 mm
- SV431 KVM switch Black:219 x 129 x 44 mm
Ports quantity
- 2 Port Steel USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub:2
- SV431 KVM switch Black:4

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Comparison of SV231USBA, SV431
19 specifications	A StarTech.com 2 Port Steel USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub Model SV231USBA View product	B StarTech.com SV431 KVM switch Black Model SV431 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	PS/2
Video port typeKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1536 pixels	1920 x 1440 pixels
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Mark, VCCI
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1 kg	2.38 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	78 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	254 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 165 x 45 mm	219 x 129 x 44 mm
Ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9V DC 600mA
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 x 6 DIN Female 1 x High Density DB15 Female 4 x High Density DB15 Male
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 W

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