Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 vs Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher

23specifications compared
16differ
7identical
31known 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 Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has 500 mA more output current than the Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher (1500 mA vs 1000 mA). The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher has 15 mm more width than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 (200 mm vs 185 mm). Only the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has built-in display. Only the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 has mounting brackets included.

Product type
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:AV matrix switcher
- VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher:Scaling matrix switcher
Maximum resolution
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:1920 x 1200 pixels
- VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher:3840 x 2160 pixels
Built-in display
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:Yes
- VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher:No
HDMI output ports quantity
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
- VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher:2
Output current
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:1500 mA
- VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher:1000 mA
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:0 - 70 °C
- VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher:-5 - 55 °C
Width
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:185 mm
- VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher:200 mm
Depth
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:440 mm
- VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher:100 mm

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Comparison of VS440HDMI, VLHDMIMAT4X2RS
54 specifications	A StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 Model VS440HDMI View product	B Vivolink VLHDMIMAT4X2RS matrix switcher Scaling matrix switcher Model VLHDMIMAT4X2RS View product
Features2 differ
Product typeDiffers	AV matrix switcher	Scaling matrix switcher
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 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
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Designidentical
Housing colour	Black	Black
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI input ports quantity	4	4
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	4	2
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	1
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Micro-USB
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RS-232 ports	1	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Output currentDiffers	1500 mA	1000 mA
Output voltage	12 V	12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	18 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	0.6 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 70 °C	-5 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 85 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	185 mm	200 mm
DepthDiffers	440 mm	100 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	28.5 mm
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	860 g
Package widthDiffers	263 mm	264 mm
Package depthDiffers	581 mm	233 mm
Package heightDiffers	90 mm	84 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.1 kg	1.05 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedDiffers	RS-232	IR sensor
Mounting brackets includedDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Included power plug typesKnown for one	AU, EU, UK, US	Unknown — not stated by the source
IR extender includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85299097	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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