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StarTech.com 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control vs StarTech.com Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Video port type
    • 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control:DisplayPort
    • Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component:HDMI
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • AC adapter input voltage
    • 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control:110 - 240 V
    • Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component:100 - 240 V
  • AC adapter input current
    • 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control:0.5 A
    • Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component:0.6 A
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control:5 V
    • Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component:12 V
  • AC adapter output current
    • 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control:2 A
    • Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component:1.5 A
  • Certification
    • 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control:CE
    • Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component:CE, FCC, TAA
  • Weight
    • 2 Port DisplayPort Video Switch with Audio & IR Remote Control:500 g
    • Multiple Video Input with Audio to HDMI Scaler Switcher - HDMI / VGA / Component:1.8 kg

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Comparison of VS221DP, VS721MULTI
52 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Video port typeDiffersDisplayPortHDMI
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
MaterialAluminiumAluminium
Product colourBlackBlack
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 848 x 480, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 1050, 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA),
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one10 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
AC adapter input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentDiffers0.5 A0.6 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers5 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers2 A1.5 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 W
Power plug typeType MType M
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC, TAA
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source173 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
WeightDiffers500 g1.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one65 x 131 x 26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers186 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers270 mm459 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers600 g2.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial
ManualYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Audio supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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