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StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K vs Techly IDATA HDMI-H42EA

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 12identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the Techly IDATA HDMI-H42EA (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K has 2 more HDMI output ports quantity than the Techly IDATA HDMI-H42EA (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K has 12 V more output voltage than the Techly IDATA HDMI-H42EA (24 V vs 12 V). LED indicators: Activity, Power on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K, Yes on the Techly IDATA HDMI-H42EA. Certification: TAA, CE, FCC, REACH on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K, EC RoHS on the Techly IDATA HDMI-H42EA.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • IDATA HDMI-H42EA:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • LED indicators
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:Activity, Power
    • IDATA HDMI-H42EA:Yes
  • Certification
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:TAA, CE, FCC, REACH
    • IDATA HDMI-H42EA:EC RoHS
  • HDMI output ports quantity
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
    • IDATA HDMI-H42EA:2
  • USB connector type
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:Mini-USB B
    • IDATA HDMI-H42EA:USB Type-C
  • Output voltage
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:24 V
    • IDATA HDMI-H42EA:12 V
  • Width
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:160 mm
    • IDATA HDMI-H42EA:251 mm
  • Depth
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:437 mm
    • IDATA HDMI-H42EA:105 mm

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62 specifications
Features1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
BandwidthKnown for one18 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio channelsKnown for one7.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported resolutionsKnown for one4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1200Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 Gbit/s
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4/2.2
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, PowerYes
CertificationDiffersTAA, CE, FCC, REACHEC RoHS
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers42
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-C
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) inputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Input currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2700 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageDiffers24 V12 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85299097Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one413 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one601 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm251 mm
DepthDiffers437 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers2 kg1.05 kg
Package widthKnown for one239 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one470 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one99 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IR receiver includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included power plug typesKnown for oneANZ, EU, JP, NA, UKUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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