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

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 9identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Microconnect MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch (5 vs 4). The StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K has 1 more HDMI in than the Microconnect MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch (4 vs 3). The Microconnect MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch has 146 mm more width than the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (207 mm vs 61 mm). Only the StarTech.com 4-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 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K.

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:4
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:5
  • HDMI in
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:3
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:4
  • USB port type
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:USB Type-C
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:Micro-USB
  • Material
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:Aluminium
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:Metal
  • AC input voltage
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:5 V
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:100 - 240 V
  • Width
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:207 mm
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:61 mm
  • Depth
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:187 mm
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:136 mm
  • Height
    • MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch:56 mm
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:14 mm

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Comparison of MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K, 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH
63 specifications
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Microconnect

MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K video switch

Model MC-USBCHDMISWITCH0401-8K

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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 & interfaces3 differ
Video port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
HDMI ports quantityDiffers45
HDMI version2.12.1
HDMI inDiffers34
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
Features2 differ
MaterialDiffersAluminiumMetal
Product colourBlackBlack
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Gbit/s
Dolby technologiesDiffersDTSDTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum operating distance5 m5 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
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
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown 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
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one8K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 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 one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers207 mm61 mm
DepthDiffers187 mm136 mm
HeightDiffers56 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers190 g150 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers207 mm123 mm
Package depthDiffers187 mm179 mm
Package heightDiffers56 mm51 mm
Package weightDiffers440 g420 g
Packaging content2 differ
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedDiffersNoYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-CUSB Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCECE, 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)
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHS and FCCUnknown — not stated by the source

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