Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

ATEN 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2 vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K

26specifications compared
17differ
9identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K has 2.8 Gbit/s more bandwidth than the ATEN 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2 (18 Gbit/s vs 15.2 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K has 0.5 A more input current than the ATEN 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2 (1.5 A vs 1 A). The ATEN 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2 has 181 mm more master (outer) case height than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (526 mm vs 345 mm). Only the ATEN 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2 has built-in display. Product type: Modular AV matrix switchers on the ATEN 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2, AV matrix switcher on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K.

Product type
- 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2:Modular AV matrix switchers
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:AV matrix switcher
Bandwidth
- 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2:15.2 Gbit/s
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:18 Gbit/s
Built-in display
- 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2:Yes
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:No
Input current
- 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2:1 A
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:1.5 A
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2:0 - 80%
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:20 - 90%
Master (outer) case height
- 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2:526 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:345 mm
Master (outer) case length
- 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2:579 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:413 mm
Master (outer) case width
- 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2:518 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:601 mm

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Comparison of VM3250-AT-G, VS424HD4K60
56 specifications	A ATEN 32 x 32 Modular Matrix Switch Gen.2 Model VM3250-AT-G View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K Model VS424HD4K60 View product
Features2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Modular AV matrix switchers	AV matrix switcher
BandwidthDiffers	15.2 Gbit/s	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	22.5 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
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
Rack capacityKnown for one	9U	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
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
RS-422 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
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
Power consumption (max)Known for one	239 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 relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 90%
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	526 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	22.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	19.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	471.9 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	482 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	399 mm	43 mm
WeightDiffers	19.2 kg	2 kg
Package widthDiffers	518 mm	239 mm
Package depthDiffers	579 mm	470 mm
Package heightDiffers	526 mm	99 mm
Package weightDiffers	22.2 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
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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