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AVer SB-520 video servers/encoder vs Matrox Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 4identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Matrox Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU has 26.8 mm more width than the AVer SB-520 video servers/encoder (206 mm vs 179.2 mm). The AVer SB-520 video servers/encoder has 25.5 mm more depth than the Matrox Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU (210.5 mm vs 185 mm). The Matrox Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU has 6.2 mm more height than the AVer SB-520 video servers/encoder (46 mm vs 39.8 mm). Only the AVer SB-520 video servers/encoder has power over Ethernet (PoE). Maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels on the AVer SB-520 video servers/encoder, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the Matrox Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU.

  • Maximum video resolution
    • SB-520 video servers/encoder:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Video compression formats
    • SB-520 video servers/encoder:H.264, MOV, MP4
    • Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU:H.264, H.265
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    • SB-520 video servers/encoder:Yes
    • Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU:No
  • Width
    • SB-520 video servers/encoder:179.2 mm
    • Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU:206 mm
  • Depth
    • SB-520 video servers/encoder:210.5 mm
    • Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU:185 mm
  • Height
    • SB-520 video servers/encoder:39.8 mm
    • Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU:46 mm
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • SB-520 video servers/encoder:0 - 50 °C
    • Maevex MGX E1 Encoder / MVX-MGXE1Y-EU:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of SB-520, MVX-MGXE1Y-EU
39 specifications
Video2 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum frame rate60 fps60 fps
Video compression formatsDiffersH.264, MOV, MP4H.264, H.265
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementYesYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ResolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 fps
Bitrate at maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 Mbit/s
Network1 differ
Browser supportedKnown for oneChrome, IE, FirefoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersYesNo
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP, UDP, RTMP, RTP, RTSP, RTMPS, HLSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-485 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers179.2 mm206 mm
DepthDiffers210.5 mm185 mm
HeightDiffers39.8 mm46 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.22 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUser interfaces: • Matrox Central Manager: Included app to discover, update and configure MGX devices. • Web UI: Main GUI for configuration and settings • NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 API: Discovery and routing of IPMX signals
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)

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