Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 vs StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch

16specifications compared
11differ
5identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 has 2,000 mA more output current than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (3000 mA vs 1000 mA). The Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 has 362 mm more width than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (437 mm vs 75 mm). The Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 has 25 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (225 mm vs 200 mm). Only the Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 has built-in display. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0, 1920 x 1440 pixels on the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch.

Maximum resolution
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:1920 x 1440 pixels
Built-in display
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:Yes
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:No
Output current
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:3000 mA
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:1000 mA
Width
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:437 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:75 mm
Depth
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:225 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:200 mm
Height
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:50 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:42 mm
Weight
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:2.8 kg
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:471 g
Package width
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:495 mm
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:58 mm

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Comparison of 38248, ST224MX
46 specifications	A Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Model 38248 View product	B StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch Model ST224MX View product
Features1 differ
Product type	AV matrix switcher	AV matrix switcher
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1440 pixels
BandwidthKnown for one	18 Gbit/s	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
Designidentical
Housing colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	REACH, CE, FCC, TAA
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI output ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-45 input portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Micro-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) input portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
VGA (D-Sub) output portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Power1 differ
Output currentDiffers	3000 mA	1000 mA
Output voltage	12 V	12 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 W
Power supply locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85299097	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	437 mm	75 mm
DepthDiffers	225 mm	200 mm
HeightDiffers	50 mm	42 mm
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	471 g
Package widthDiffers	495 mm	58 mm
Package depthDiffers	310 mm	258 mm
Package heightDiffers	80 mm	196 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.64 kg	749 g
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
IR extender includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter 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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