Product comparison · 2 video switches

StarTech.com 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K vs StarTech.com 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 11identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Video port type
    • 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:HDMI
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:HDMI/VGA
  • HDMI in
    • 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:2
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:1
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:1290 x 1200 pixels
  • AC adapter input current
    • 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:1 A
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:0.4 A
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:12 V
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:5 V
  • AC adapter output current
    • 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:3 A
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:1 A
  • Weight
    • 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:157 g
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:225 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 2-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:61.5 x 100 x 14 mm
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:54 x 102 x 29 mm

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Comparison of VS221HD4K, VS221VGA2HD
42 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Video port typeDiffersHDMIHDMI/VGA
HDMI inDiffers21
Number of HDMI outputs11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
External power adapterYesYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1290 x 1200 pixels
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers3840 x 2160, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
MaterialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentDiffers1 A0.4 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers12 V5 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A1 A
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 VAC, 0.4 A / 5 VDC, 2 A
Certificatesidentical
CertificationCE, FCCCE, FCC
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers157 g225 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs61.5 x 100 x 14 mm54 x 102 x 29 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers145 mm157 mm
Package depthDiffers215 mm239 mm
Package heightDiffers50 mm66 mm
Package weightDiffers430 g657 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 80 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%0 - 80%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source324 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source266 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)

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