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StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 vs Techly IDATA HDMI-H42C

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 7identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 2 more HDMI output ports quantity than the Techly IDATA HDMI-H42C (4 vs 2). The Techly IDATA HDMI-H42C has 15 mm more width than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 (200 mm vs 185 mm). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 346 mm more depth than the Techly IDATA HDMI-H42C (440 mm vs 94 mm). Only the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has built-in display. Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the Techly IDATA HDMI-H42C.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • IDATA HDMI-H42C:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Certification
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
    • IDATA HDMI-H42C:EC RoHS
  • Built-in display
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:Yes
    • IDATA HDMI-H42C:No
  • HDMI output ports quantity
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
    • IDATA HDMI-H42C:2
  • Width
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:185 mm
    • IDATA HDMI-H42C:200 mm
  • Depth
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:440 mm
    • IDATA HDMI-H42C:94 mm
  • Height
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:42 mm
    • IDATA HDMI-H42C:21.5 mm
  • Weight
    • 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:2.4 kg
    • IDATA HDMI-H42C:698 g

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Comparison of VS440HDMI, IDATA HDMI-H42C
53 specifications
Features1 differ
Product typeAV matrix switcherAV matrix switcher
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
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 source2.2
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
Design1 differ
Housing colourBlackBlack
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, TAA, REACHEC RoHS
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI input ports quantity44
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers42
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one0.6 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1500 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 85 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85299097Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers185 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers440 mm94 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm21.5 mm
WeightDiffers2.4 kg698 g
Package widthKnown for one263 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one581 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one90 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Included power plug typesKnown for oneAU, EU, UK, USUnknown — not stated by the source
IR extender includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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