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Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI vs StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI has 3 more HDMI in than the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (5 vs 2). The Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI has 143 g more weight than the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (230 g vs 87 g). The StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K has 59 mm more package width than the Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI (181 mm vs 122 mm). Product colour: Aluminium on the Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI, Black on the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI, 7680 x 4320 pixels on the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K.

  • HDMI in
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:5
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:2
  • Product colour
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:Aluminium
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:Black
  • Maximum resolution
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:7680 x 4320 pixels
  • Weight
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:230 g
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:87 g
  • Package width
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:122 mm
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:181 mm
  • Package depth
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:84 mm
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:125 mm
  • Package height
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:78 mm
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:50 mm
  • Package weight
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:260 g
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:312 g

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Comparison of MC-HMSW501B, 2PORT-HDMI-SWITCH-8K
52 specifications
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Microconnect

MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI

Model MC-HMSW501B

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StarTech.com

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

Model 2PORT-HDMI-SWITCH-8K

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Ports & interfaces1 differ
Video port typeHDMIHDMI
HDMI inDiffers52
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro-USB
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Product colourDiffersAluminiumBlack
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 m
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
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, 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160, 5120 x 1440, 7680 x 4320
BandwidthKnown for one600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one480iUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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 voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 mm
WeightDiffers230 g87 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers122 mm181 mm
Package depthDiffers84 mm125 mm
Package heightDiffers78 mm50 mm
Package weightDiffers260 g312 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 80 °C-10 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%5 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
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 source321 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source469 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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