Product comparison · 2 video signal converters

ATEN VC1280 video signal converter vs StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 2identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL has 0.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN VC1280 video signal converter (2.5 W vs 1.8 W). The ATEN VC1280 video signal converter has 52 mm more width than the StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL (123 mm vs 71 mm). The StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL has 19 mm more depth than the ATEN VC1280 video signal converter (155 mm vs 136 mm). LED indicators: Power on the ATEN VC1280 video signal converter, Yes on the StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL. Housing material: Metal on the ATEN VC1280 video signal converter, Plastic on the StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL.

  • LED indicators
    • VC1280 video signal converter:Power
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:Yes
  • Housing material
    • VC1280 video signal converter:Metal
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:Plastic
  • Maximum video resolution
    • VC1280 video signal converter:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Video in
    • VC1280 video signal converter:HDMI, VGA
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:Composite
  • Video out
    • VC1280 video signal converter:HDMI
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:HDMI/S-Video/2 x RCA
  • Input voltage
    • VC1280 video signal converter:5 V
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:100 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • VC1280 video signal converter:1.8 W
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:2.5 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • VC1280 video signal converter:0 - 40 °C
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:0 - 45 °C

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Comparison of VC1280, VID2HDCON2
41 specifications
Features2 differ
Converter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive video converter
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Housing materialDiffersMetalPlastic
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, REACH
Video1 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC 3.58, PAL
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Video resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1200,3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Video inDiffersHDMI, VGAComposite
Video outDiffersHDMIHDMI/S-Video/2 x RCA
Output interfaceKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 240 V
Operating voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.8 W2.5 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers123 mm71 mm
DepthDiffers136 mm155 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm23 mm
WeightDiffers430 g251 g
Packaging dataidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source578 g
Power supply includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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