Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

ATEN 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K

25specifications compared
17differ
8identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch has 4.5 A more input current than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (6 A vs 1.5 A). The ATEN 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch has 45 mm more master (outer) case height than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (390 mm vs 345 mm). The ATEN 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch has 166 mm more master (outer) case length than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (579 mm vs 413 mm). Only the ATEN 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch has built-in display. Product type: Modular AV matrix switchers on the ATEN 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch, AV matrix switcher on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K.

Product type
- 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch:Modular AV matrix switchers
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:AV matrix switcher
LED indicators
- 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch:Yes
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:Activity, Power
Built-in display
- 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch:Yes
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:No
Input current
- 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch:6 A
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:1.5 A
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch:0 - 80%
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:20 - 90%
Master (outer) case height
- 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch:390 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:345 mm
Master (outer) case length
- 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch:579 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:413 mm
Master (outer) case width
- 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch:518 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:601 mm

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Comparison of VM1600A-AT-G, VS424HD4K60
54 specifications	A ATEN 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch Model VM1600A-AT-G View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K Model VS424HD4K60 View product
Features1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Modular AV matrix switchers	AV matrix switcher
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4096 x 2160 pixels
BandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 Gbit/s
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1
Supported resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1200
Data transfer rateKnown for one	15.2 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
EDID managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Housing colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	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
Rack capacityKnown for one	6U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
HDMI output ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RS-232 ports	1	1
Remote (IR) inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RJ-45 input portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers	6 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
Power consumption (max)Known for one	460 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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%
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code	85299097	85299097
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	390 mm	345 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	579 mm	413 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	518 mm	601 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	1 pc(s)	3 pc(s)
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	18.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	17.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	466.6 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	482 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	265.9 mm	43 mm
WeightDiffers	17.6 kg	2 kg
Package widthDiffers	518 mm	239 mm
Package depthDiffers	579 mm	470 mm
Package heightDiffers	390 mm	99 mm
Package weightDiffers	18.3 kg	4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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