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ATEN 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K

33specifications compared
20differ
13identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch 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 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch has 4 more HDMI output ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (8 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 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch (1.5 A vs 1 A). Only the ATEN 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch has built-in display. Supported resolutions: 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1200 on the ATEN 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch, 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1200 on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K.

LED indicators
- 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch:Yes
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:Activity, Power
Built-in display
- 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch:Yes
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:No
HDMI input ports quantity
- 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch:8
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
HDMI output ports quantity
- 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch:8
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
AC input voltage
- 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch:100-240 V
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:100 - 240 V
Input current
- 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch:1 A
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:1.5 A
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch:0 - 80%
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:20 - 90%
Master (outer) case height
- 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch:155 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:345 mm

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Comparison of VM0808HB-AT-G, VS424HD4K60
66 specifications	A ATEN 8X8 True 4K HDMI Martrix Switch Model VM0808HB-AT-G View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K Model VS424HD4K60 View product
Features1 differ
Data transfer rateKnown for one	18 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum pixel clockKnown for one	600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown 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	4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1200	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
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Buttons	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Activity, Power
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TAA, CE, FCC, REACH
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers	8	4
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	8	4
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for one	38.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	37.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	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 relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for one	177 BTU/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipation (max)Known for one	179 BTU/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	5.63 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	155 mm	345 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	515 mm	413 mm
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	4.15 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	338 mm	601 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	1 pc(s)	3 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	432.4 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	262.3 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	43 mm
WeightDiffers	4.15 kg	2 kg
Package widthDiffers	338 mm	239 mm
Package depthDiffers	515 mm	470 mm
Package heightDiffers	155 mm	99 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.63 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
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets 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
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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