Product comparison · 2 video switches

Microconnect MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch vs StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 6identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Microconnect MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch has 1 more HDMI in than the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (3 vs 2). The Microconnect MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch has 163 mm more width than the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (207 mm vs 44 mm). The Microconnect MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch has 97 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (187 mm vs 90 mm). Only the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K has AC adapter included. USB port type: USB Type-C on the Microconnect MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch, Micro-USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K.

  • HDMI in
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:3
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:2
  • USB port type
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:USB Type-C
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:Micro-USB
  • Material
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:Aluminium
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:Metal
  • AC input voltage
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:5 V
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:100 - 240 V
  • Width
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:207 mm
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:44 mm
  • Depth
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:187 mm
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:90 mm
  • Height
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:56 mm
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:14 mm
  • Weight
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:190 g
    • 2-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:87 g

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Comparison of MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K, 2PORT-HDMI-SWITCH-8K
61 specifications
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Microconnect

MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch

Model MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K

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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 & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inDiffers32
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB port typeDiffersUSB Type-CMicro-USB
Video inKnown for oneHDMI, USB-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Video port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
Features1 differ
MaterialDiffersAluminiumMetal
Product colourBlackBlack
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for oneDTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneLPCMUnknown — not stated by the source
Dolby technologiesKnown for oneDTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one8K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distance5 m5 m
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Plug and PlayYesYes
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
LED indicatorsKnown 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
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHS and FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers207 mm44 mm
DepthDiffers187 mm90 mm
HeightDiffers56 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers190 g87 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers207 mm181 mm
Package depthDiffers187 mm125 mm
Package heightDiffers56 mm50 mm
Package weightDiffers440 g312 g
Packaging content2 differ
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedDiffersNoYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-CUSB Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedYesYes
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for one1x Main unit and 1x USB A to USB-C power cableUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
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%
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCECE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)

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