Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232

25specifications compared
18differ
7identical
37known 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 Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 (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 Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 (9 vs 4). The ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with has 38.6 W more power consumption (typical) than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 (56.6 W vs 18 W). Only the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has built-in display. Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels on the ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with, 1920 x 1200 pixels on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232.

Maximum resolution
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:1920 x 1200 pixels
Built-in display
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:No
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:Yes
HDMI input ports quantity
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:8
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
HDMI output ports quantity
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:9
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
Power consumption (typical)
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:56.6 W
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:18 W
Input current
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:1 A
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:0.6 A
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:0 - 40 °C
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with:-20 - 60 °C
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:-20 - 85 °C

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Comparison of 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with, VS440HDMI
62 specifications	A ATEN 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix Switch with View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 Model VS440HDMI View product
Features1 differ
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 1200 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 materialKnown for one	Metal	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	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers	8	4
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	9	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for one	58.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	56.6 W	18 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers	1 A	0.6 A
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1500 mA
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 95%
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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85299097
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	185 mm
DepthDiffers	432.4 mm	440 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	42 mm
WeightDiffers	5.54 kg	2.4 kg
Package widthDiffers	506 mm	263 mm
Package depthDiffers	575 mm	581 mm
Package heightDiffers	130 mm	90 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.04 kg	3.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	RS-232
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Included power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, UK, US
IR extender includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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