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Lindy 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix vs StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 2 more HDMI input ports quantity than the Lindy 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 2 more HDMI output ports quantity than the Lindy 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 41 mm more width than the Lindy 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix (185 mm vs 144 mm). Only the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has built-in display. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the Lindy 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix, 1920 x 1200 pixels on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232.

Maximum resolution
- 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:1920 x 1200 pixels
Built-in display
- 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix:No
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:Yes
HDMI input ports quantity
- 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix:2
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
HDMI output ports quantity
- 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix:2
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix:0 - 40 °C
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix:-20 - 60 °C
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix:20 - 90%
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:0 - 95%
Width
- 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix:144 mm
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:185 mm

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Comparison of 38302, VS440HDMI
45 specifications	A Lindy 2x2 HDMI 18G Matrix Model 38302 View product	B StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 Model VS440HDMI View product
Features1 differ
Product type	AV matrix switcher	AV matrix switcher
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Data transfer rateKnown 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
EDID managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for one	TOSLINK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Housing colour	Black	Black
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers	2	4
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	2	4
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	20 - 90%	0 - 95%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	85299097	85299097
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	144 mm	185 mm
DepthDiffers	59.5 mm	440 mm
HeightDiffers	18 mm	42 mm
WeightDiffers	208 g	2.4 kg
Package widthDiffers	200 mm	263 mm
Package depthDiffers	113 mm	581 mm
Package heightDiffers	70 mm	90 mm
Package weightDiffers	328 g	3.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter 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

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