Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with vs StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch

14specifications compared
10differ
4identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with has 46.1 W more power consumption (max) than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (58.1 W vs 12 W). The ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with has 303.2 mm more width than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (378.2 mm vs 75 mm). The ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with has 232.4 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (432.4 mm vs 200 mm). Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels on the ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with, 1920 x 1440 pixels on the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch. Weight: 5.54 kg on the ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with, 471 g on the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch.

Maximum resolution
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:1920 x 1440 pixels
Power consumption (max)
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:58.1 W
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:12 W
Width
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:378.2 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:75 mm
Depth
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:432.4 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:200 mm
Height
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:44 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:42 mm
Weight
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:5.54 kg
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:471 g
Package width
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:506 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:58 mm
Package depth
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:575 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:258 mm

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Comparison of 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with, ST224MX
60 specifications	A ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with View product	B StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch Model ST224MX View product
Features1 differ
Product type	AV matrix switcher	AV matrix switcher
Data transfer rateKnown for one	6.75 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum pixel clockKnown for one	225 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1440 pixels
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 @ 60/72/75 Hz 1280 x 720p 60 Hz (16:9) 800 x 600 @ 56/60/72/75 Hz 1920 x 1080i 60 Hz (16:9) 1024 x 768 @ 60/70/75 Hz 1920 x 1080p 60 Hz (16:9) 1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz 720 x 576p 50 Hz (4:3) / (16:9) 1280 x 1024 @ 60/75 Hz 1280x720p 50Hz (16:9) 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 50 Hz (16:9) 1400 x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Housing colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	REACH, CE, FCC, TAA
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI output ports quantityKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) input portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
VGA (D-Sub) output portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs	58.1 W	12 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	56.6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 mA
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for one	265 BTU/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipation (max)Known for one	272 BTU/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	7.04 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	130 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	575 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	5.87 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	506 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one	37944.57 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package volumeKnown for one	37944.57 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	378.2 mm	75 mm
DepthDiffers	432.4 mm	200 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	42 mm
WeightDiffers	5.54 kg	471 g
Package widthDiffers	506 mm	58 mm
Package depthDiffers	575 mm	258 mm
Package heightDiffers	130 mm	196 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.04 kg	749 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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