Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K vs Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher

21specifications compared
12differ
9identical
37known 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 Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher 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 Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher has 4 more HDMI output ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K (8 vs 4). LED indicators: Activity, Power on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K, Yes on the Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K, -5 - 55 °C on the Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher.

Maximum resolution
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:3840 x 2160 pixels
LED indicators
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:Activity, Power
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:Yes
HDMI input ports quantity
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:8
HDMI output ports quantity
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:4
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:8
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:0 - 40 °C
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:-5 - 55 °C
Width
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:160 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:350 mm
Depth
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:437 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:540 mm
Height
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K:43 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:140 mm

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Comparison of VS424HD4K60, VLHDMIMAT8X8
58 specifications	A StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with Audio and Ethernet Control - 4K Model VS424HD4K60 View product	B Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher Model VLHDMIMAT8X8 View product
Features1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	AV matrix switcher	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio channelsKnown for one	7.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Design1 differ
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, Power	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	TAA, CE, FCC, REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers	4	8
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	4	8
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Poweridentical
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 (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-5 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 year(s)
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	160 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	437 mm	540 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	140 mm
Package widthDiffers	239 mm	350 mm
Package depthDiffers	470 mm	540 mm
Package heightDiffers	99 mm	140 mm
Package weightDiffers	4 kg	3.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown 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
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR sensor
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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