Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

ATEN 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232

21specifications compared
17differ
4identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 1 more HDMI input ports quantity than the ATEN 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 2 more HDMI output ports quantity than the ATEN 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 10.79 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch (18 W vs 7.21 W). Only the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has built-in display. Product type: Media presentation matrix switcher on the ATEN 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch, AV matrix switcher on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232.

Maximum resolution
- 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:1920 x 1200 pixels
Built-in display
- 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch:No
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:Yes
HDMI input ports quantity
- 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch:3
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
HDMI output ports quantity
- 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch:2
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
Power consumption (typical)
- 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch:7.21 W
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:18 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch:0 - 40 °C
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch:-20 - 60 °C
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch:0 - 80%
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:0 - 95%

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Comparison of VP1420-AT-G, VS440HDMI
59 specifications	A ATEN 4 x 2 True 4K Presentation Matrix Switch Model VP1420-AT-G View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 Model VS440HDMI View product
Features2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Media presentation matrix switcher	AV matrix switcher
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
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
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported resolutionsKnown for one	4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Housing colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Buttons	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown 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	3	4
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	2	4
VGA (D-Sub) input portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-45 input portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	7.21 W	18 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	85299097	85299097
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	6.37 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	232 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	427 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	4.17 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	3 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	160.5 mm	185 mm
DepthDiffers	200 mm	440 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	42 mm
WeightDiffers	1.39 kg	2.4 kg
Package widthDiffers	207 mm	263 mm
Package depthDiffers	414 mm	581 mm
Package heightDiffers	117 mm	90 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.85 kg	3.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
IR receiver includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets 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
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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