Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K

28specifications compared
17differ
11identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with has 4 more HDMI input ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (8 vs 4). The ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with has 5 more HDMI output ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (9 vs 4). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K has 0.5 A more input current than the ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with (1.5 A vs 1 A). Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels on the ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with, 4096 x 2160 pixels on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K. Operating relative humidity (H-H): 0 - 80% on the ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with, 20 - 90% on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K.

Maximum resolution
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
HDMI input ports quantity
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:8
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
HDMI output ports quantity
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:9
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
Input current
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:1 A
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:1.5 A
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:0 - 80%
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:20 - 90%
Master (outer) case height
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:130 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:345 mm
Master (outer) case length
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:575 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:413 mm
Master (outer) case width
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:506 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:601 mm

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Comparison of 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with, VS424HD4K60
67 specifications	A ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K Model VS424HD4K60 View product
Features2 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	4096 x 2160 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 resolutionsDiffers	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	4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1200
BandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 Gbit/s
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1
Designidentical
Housing colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
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	Activity, Power
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TAA, CE, FCC, REACH
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers	8	4
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	9	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
RS-232 ports	1	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mini-USB B
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Remote (IR) inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for one	58.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	56.6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers	1 A	1.5 A
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2700 mA
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 90%
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 data3 differ
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 heightDiffers	130 mm	345 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	575 mm	413 mm
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	5.87 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	506 mm	601 mm
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85299097
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 pc(s)
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	160 mm
DepthDiffers	432.4 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	43 mm
WeightDiffers	5.54 kg	2 kg
Package widthDiffers	506 mm	239 mm
Package depthDiffers	575 mm	470 mm
Package heightDiffers	130 mm	99 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.04 kg	4 kg
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
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IR receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Included power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK

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