Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

ATEN 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K

28specifications compared
19differ
9identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K has 7.8 Gbit/s more bandwidth than the ATEN 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch (18 Gbit/s vs 10.2 Gbit/s). The ATEN 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch has 5 more HDMI input ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (9 vs 4). The ATEN 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch has 5 more HDMI output ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (9 vs 4). Only the ATEN 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch has built-in display. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 50 °C on the ATEN 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch, 0 - 40 °C on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K.

Bandwidth
- 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch:10.2 Gbit/s
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:18 Gbit/s
Built-in display
- 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch:Yes
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:No
HDMI input ports quantity
- 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch:9
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
HDMI output ports quantity
- 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch:9
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
Input current
- 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch:1 A
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:1.5 A
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch:0 - 50 °C
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch:0 - 80%
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:20 - 90%
Master (outer) case height
- 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch:175 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:345 mm

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Comparison of VM3909H, VS424HD4K60
60 specifications	A ATEN 9 x 9 HDMI HDBaseT-Lite (Class B) 4K Matrix Switch Model VM3909H View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K Model VS424HD4K60 View product
Features1 differ
Product type	AV matrix switcher	AV matrix switcher
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels	4096 x 2160 pixels
BandwidthDiffers	10.2 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	10.2 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum pixel clockKnown for one	340 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Housing colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
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	2U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers	9	4
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	9	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
RJ-45 output portsKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
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	122 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °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	175 mm	345 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	575 mm	413 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	505 mm	601 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	1 pc(s)	3 pc(s)
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	9.24 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	7.56 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	382.3 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	432.4 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	88 mm	43 mm
WeightDiffers	7.56 kg	2 kg
Package widthDiffers	505 mm	239 mm
Package depthDiffers	575 mm	470 mm
Package heightDiffers	175 mm	99 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.24 kg	4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets included	Yes	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
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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