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StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch vs Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher

12specifications compared
9differ
3identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher has 275 mm more width than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (350 mm vs 75 mm). The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher has 340 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (540 mm vs 200 mm). The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher has 98 mm more height than the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch (140 mm vs 42 mm). Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1440 pixels on the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher. Weight: 471 g on the StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch, 2 kg on the Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher.

Maximum resolution
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:1920 x 1440 pixels
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:3840 x 2160 pixels
Width
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:75 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:350 mm
Depth
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:200 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:540 mm
Height
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:42 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:140 mm
Weight
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:471 g
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:2 kg
Package width
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:58 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:350 mm
Package depth
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:258 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:540 mm
Package height
- 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch:196 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:140 mm

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Comparison of ST224MX, VLHDMIMAT8X8
46 specifications	A StarTech.com 2x4 High Resolution Matrix VGA Video Switch Model ST224MX View product	B Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher Model VLHDMIMAT8X8 View product
Features1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1440 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
BandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 Gbit/s
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCM
Product typeKnown for one	AV matrix switcher	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Housing colour	Black	Black
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	REACH, CE, FCC, TAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
HDMI output ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
RJ-45 input portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) input portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) output portsKnown for one	4	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	24 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power consumption (max)Known for one	12 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply locationKnown for one	External	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	1000 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-5 - 55 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 year(s)
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	75 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	200 mm	540 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	140 mm
WeightDiffers	471 g	2 kg
Package widthDiffers	58 mm	350 mm
Package depthDiffers	258 mm	540 mm
Package heightDiffers	196 mm	140 mm
Package weightDiffers	749 g	3.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR sensor
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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