Product comparison · 2 video switches

StarTech.com Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K vs StarTech.com 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 18identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Video port type
    • Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K:HDMI/VGA/DisplayPort
    • 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:HDMI
  • LED indicators
    • Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K:Status
    • 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:Activity, Power
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K:60 Hz
    • 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:30 Hz
  • Maximum resolution
    • Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K:3840 x 3160 pixels
    • 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Width
    • Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K:105 mm
    • 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:65 mm
  • Depth
    • Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K:161 mm
    • 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:156 mm
  • Height
    • Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K:41 mm
    • 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:20 mm
  • Weight
    • Multi-Input to HDMI Automatic Switch and Converter - 4K:615 g
    • 4-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:291 g

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49 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/VGA/DisplayPortHDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI inKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersStatusActivity, Power
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz30 Hz
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 3160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1440, 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 3840 x 21601280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage12 V12 V
AC adapter output current1.5 A1.5 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneType MUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, REACHCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers105 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers161 mm156 mm
HeightDiffers41 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers615 g291 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers296 mm156 mm
Package depthDiffers211 mm234 mm
Package heightDiffers65 mm66 mm
Package weightDiffers1.2 kg836 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedPhone (RJ-11)Phone (RJ-11)
Mounting brackets includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Plug adapter typeKnown for oneNA, EU, UK, AUUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Audio supportYesYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source326 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)

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