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StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K vs Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display

25specifications compared
14differ
11identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display has 4 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (5 vs 1). The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display has 4 more RS-232 ports than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (5 vs 1). The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display has 4 more remote (IR) input than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (5 vs 1). Only the Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display has built-in display. LED indicators: Activity, Power on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K, Yes on the Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display.

LED indicators
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:Activity, Power
- VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display:Yes
Built-in display
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:No
- VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display:Yes
USB connector type
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:Mini-USB B
- VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display:USB Type-A
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:1
- VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display:5
RS-232 ports
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:1
- VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display:5
Remote (IR) input
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:1
- VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display:5
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:0 - 40 °C
- VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display:-5 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:-20 - 60 °C
- VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display:-25 - 70 °C

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Comparison of VS424HD4K60, VLHDMIMAT4X444
64 specifications	A StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K Model VS424HD4K60 View product	B Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X444 matrix switcher AV matrix switcher Built-in display Model VLHDMIMAT4X444 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 channels	7.1	7.1
Supported resolutionsKnown for one	4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1200	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EDID managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LPCM
Supported chroma subsamplingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:4:4, 4:2:0
Design1 differ
Housing colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, Power	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	TAA, CE, FCC, REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI input ports quantity	4	4
HDMI output ports quantity	4	4
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	USB Type-A
USB ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	5
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	5
Remote (IR) inputDiffers	1	5
RJ-45 input portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RJ-45 output portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Analog audio output terminal portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	1.5 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	2700 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	24 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-5 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 90%	10 - 90%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85299097	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	345 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	413 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	601 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	3 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	160 mm	436.4 mm
DepthDiffers	437 mm	356.6 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	2 kg	3.4 kg
Package widthKnown for one	239 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	470 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	99 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	4 kg	3.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
IR receiver includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Included power plug typesKnown for one	ANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK	Unknown — not stated by the source

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