Product comparison · 2 video switches

ACT 4K HDMI Switch vs StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K

Add a product
  • 16specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 5identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT 4K HDMI Switch has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (6 vs 5). The StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K has 0.1 more HDMI version than the ACT 4K HDMI Switch (2.1 vs 2.0). The ACT 4K HDMI Switch has 1 more HDMI in than the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (5 vs 4). Cables included: IR, USB on the ACT 4K HDMI Switch, USB Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B on the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K.

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 4K HDMI Switch:6
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:5
  • HDMI version
    • 4K HDMI Switch:2.0
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:2.1
  • HDMI in
    • 4K HDMI Switch:5
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:4
  • Bandwidth
    • 4K HDMI Switch:18 Gbit/s
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:48 Gbit/s
  • HDCP version
    • 4K HDMI Switch:2.2
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:2.3
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • 4K HDMI Switch:12 V
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:5 V
  • AC adapter output current
    • 4K HDMI Switch:0.9 A
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:1 A
  • Width
    • 4K HDMI Switch:87 mm
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:61 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of AC7841, 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH
53 specifications
B

StarTech.com

4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K

Model 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH

View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Video port typeHDMIHDMI
HDMI ports quantityDiffers65
HDMI versionDiffers2.02.1
HDMI inDiffers54
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro-USB
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Product colourBlackBlack
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
BandwidthDiffers18 Gbit/s48 Gbit/s
Dolby technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPYesYes
HDCP versionDiffers2.22.3
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, 3440 x 1440, 4096 x 2160, 5120 x 1440, 7860 x 4320
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one4K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers12 V5 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers0.9 A1 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm61 mm
DepthDiffers59.5 mm136 mm
HeightDiffers19 mm14 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source179 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 g
Packaging content1 differ
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersIR, USBUSB Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source449 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More video switch comparisons

All video switch comparisons