Product comparison · 2 matrix switchers

StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 vs Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher

21specifications compared
13differ
8identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher has 4 more HDMI input ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 (8 vs 4). The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher has 4 more HDMI output ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 (8 vs 4). The Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher has 6 W more power consumption (typical) than the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 (24 W vs 18 W). 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 Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 70 °C on the StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232, -5 - 55 °C on the Vivolink VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher.

Maximum resolution
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:1920 x 1200 pixels
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:3840 x 2160 pixels
HDMI input ports quantity
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:8
HDMI output ports quantity
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:4
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:8
Power consumption (typical)
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:18 W
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:24 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:0 - 70 °C
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:-5 - 55 °C
Width
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:185 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:350 mm
Depth
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:440 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:540 mm
Height
- 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232:42 mm
- VLHDMIMAT8X8 matrix switcher:140 mm

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Comparison of VS440HDMI, VLHDMIMAT8X8
50 specifications	A StarTech.com 4x4 HDMI Matrix Video Switch Splitter with Audio and RS232 Model VS440HDMI 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	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
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
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers	4	8
HDMI output ports quantityDiffers	4	8
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	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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	18 W	24 W
Input currentKnown for one	0.6 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	1500 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
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
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 year(s)
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	185 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	440 mm	540 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	140 mm
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2 kg
Package widthDiffers	263 mm	350 mm
Package depthDiffers	581 mm	540 mm
Package heightDiffers	90 mm	140 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	RS-232	IR sensor
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

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