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StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K vs Techly IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 9identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Techly IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (6 vs 5). The Techly IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC has 1 more HDMI outputs than the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K has 30 Gbit/s more bandwidth than the Techly IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC (48 Gbit/s vs 18 Gbit/s). HDMI version: 2.1 on the StarTech.com 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K, 2.0b on the Techly IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC.

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:5
    • IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC:6
  • HDMI version
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:2.1
    • IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC:2.0b
  • Number of HDMI outputs
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:1
    • IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC:2
  • Bandwidth
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:48 Gbit/s
    • IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC:18 Gbit/s
  • HDCP version
    • 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K:2.3
    • IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC:2.2

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Comparison of 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH, IDATA HDMI2-4K4EARC
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4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, HDMI 2.1 Switcher 4K

Model 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Video port typeHDMIHDMI
HDMI ports quantityDiffers56
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0b
HDMI in44
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers12
USB port typeMicro-USBMicro-USB
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features3 differ
MaterialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
BandwidthDiffers48 Gbit/s18 Gbit/s
Dolby technologiesDiffersDTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHDDTS Premium Sound 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPYesYes
HDCP versionDiffers2.32.2
LED indicatorsYesYes
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 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 4320Unknown — not stated by the source
Extended display identification data (EDID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS 5.1, DTS-ES, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPCM, PCM
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K Ultra HD
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input currentKnown for one0.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one61 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one136 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one150 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one179 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one51 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one420 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A to Micro-USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 80 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one397 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one449 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEC, RoHS

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