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

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 6identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K has 0.1 more HDMI version than the Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI (2.1 vs 2.0). The Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI has 1 more HDMI in than the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (5 vs 4). The StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K has 0.1 more HDCP version than the Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI (2.3 vs 2.2). Product colour: Aluminium on the Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI, Black on the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K. Bandwidth: 600 MHz on the Microconnect MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI, 48 Gbit/s on the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K.

  • HDMI version
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:2.0
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:2.1
  • HDMI in
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:5
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:4
  • Product colour
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:Aluminium
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:Black
  • Bandwidth
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:600 MHz
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:48 Gbit/s
  • HDCP version
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:2.2
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:2.3
  • Weight
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:230 g
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:150 g
  • Package width
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:122 mm
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:123 mm
  • Package depth
    • MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI:84 mm
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:179 mm

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Comparison of MC-HMSW501B, 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH
55 specifications
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Microconnect

MC-HMSW501B video switch HDMI

Model MC-HMSW501B

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StarTech.com

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

Model 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH

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Ports & interfaces2 differ
Video port typeHDMIHDMI
HDMI ports quantity55
HDMI versionDiffers2.02.1
HDMI inDiffers54
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro-USB
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Product colourDiffersAluminiumBlack
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
BandwidthDiffers600 MHz48 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
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — 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 source61 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 mm
WeightDiffers230 g150 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers122 mm123 mm
Package depthDiffers84 mm179 mm
Package heightDiffers78 mm51 mm
Package weightDiffers260 g420 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 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)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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