Product comparison · 2 video signal converters

ATEN VC486 video signal converter vs StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN VC486 video signal converter has 3.19 W more power consumption (typical) than the StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL (5.69 W vs 2.5 W). The ATEN VC486 video signal converter has 1,225 mm more width than the StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL (1296 mm vs 71 mm). The ATEN VC486 video signal converter has 27 mm more depth than the StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL (182 mm vs 155 mm). Housing material: Metal on the ATEN VC486 video signal converter, Plastic on the StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL. Maximum video resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels on the ATEN VC486 video signal converter, 1280 x 720 pixels on the StarTech.com S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL.

  • Housing material
    • VC486 video signal converter:Metal
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:Plastic
  • Maximum video resolution
    • VC486 video signal converter:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Supported video modes
    • VC486 video signal converter:720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:720p
  • Video in
    • VC486 video signal converter:SDI
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:Composite
  • Video out
    • VC486 video signal converter:HDMI, SDI
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:HDMI/S-Video/2 x RCA
  • Input voltage
    • VC486 video signal converter:5 V
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:100 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • VC486 video signal converter:5.69 W
    • S-Video or Composite to HDMI Converter with Audio - 720p - NTSC and PAL:2.5 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • VC486 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 VC486, VID2HDCON2
46 specifications
Features1 differ
Converter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive video converter
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
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
ReclockingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Supported video modesDiffers720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p720p
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
Serial Digital Interface (SDI) standardKnown for oneSMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE ST-2081, SMPTE ST-2082Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Video inDiffersSDIComposite
Video outDiffersHDMI, SDIHDMI/S-Video/2 x RCA
Host interfaceKnown for oneSDIUnknown — not stated by the source
Output interfaceKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneHDMI, SDIUnknown — not stated by the source
BNC video outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BNC output portsKnown for one1Unknown — 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 voltage5 V5 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.69 W2.5 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Operating currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs20 - 90%10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1296 mm71 mm
DepthDiffers182 mm155 mm
HeightDiffers287 mm23 mm
WeightDiffers650 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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Audioidentical
Line-out balanced impedanceKnown for one75 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source

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