Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K

30specifications compared
14differ
16identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 has 4 more HDMI input ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (8 vs 4). The Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 has 4 more HDMI output ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (8 vs 4). The Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 has 300 mA more output current than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (3000 mA vs 2700 mA). Only the Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 has built-in display. USB connector type: Micro-USB B on the Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0, Mini-USB B on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K.

Built-in display
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:Yes
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:No
HDMI input ports quantity
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:8
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
HDMI output ports quantity
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:8
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
USB connector type
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:Micro-USB B
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:Mini-USB B
Output current
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:3000 mA
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:2700 mA
Output voltage
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:12 V
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:24 V
Width
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:437 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:160 mm
Depth
- 8x8 HDMI 2.0:225 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:437 mm

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Comparison of 38248, VS424HD4K60
53 specifications	A Lindy 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Model 38248 View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K Model VS424HD4K60 View product
Featuresidentical
Product type	AV matrix switcher	AV matrix switcher
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels	4096 x 2160 pixels
Bandwidth	18 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
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 material	Metal	Metal
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Activity, Power
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TAA, CE, FCC, REACH
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers	8	4
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	8	4
HDMI version	2.0	2.0
USB connector typeDiffers	Micro-USB B	Mini-USB B
USB ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RS-232 ports	1	1
Remote (IR) input	1	1
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
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 A
Output currentDiffers	3000 mA	2700 mA
Output voltageDiffers	12 V	24 V
Operational conditionsidentical
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)	20 - 90%	20 - 90%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	85299097	85299097
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	413 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	601 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	437 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	225 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	50 mm	43 mm
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2 kg
Package widthDiffers	495 mm	239 mm
Package depthDiffers	310 mm	470 mm
Package heightDiffers	80 mm	99 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.64 kg	4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	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
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
IR extender includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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