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StarTech.com 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA vs StarTech.com 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K

25specifications compared
12differ
13identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

HDMI in
- 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:2
- 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:4
LED indicators
- 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:Activity, Power
- 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:Yes
AC adapter input current
- 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:1.5 A
- 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:1 A
Package width
- 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:157 mm
- 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:147 mm
Package depth
- 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:235 mm
- 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:216 mm
Package height
- 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:66 mm
- 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:52 mm
Package weight
- 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:835 g
- 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:530 g
Cables included
- 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA:Phone (RJ-11)
- 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:IR

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Comparison of VS221HD4KA, VS421HD4K
40 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-Port HDMI Automatic Video Switch - 4K with Fast Switching - TAA Model VS221HD4KA View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K Model VS421HD4K View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
HDMI inDiffers	2	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Video port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, Power	Yes
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	3840 x 2160, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentDiffers	1.5 A	1 A
AC adapter output voltage	12 V	12 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Certificatesidentical
Certification	CE, FCC	CE, FCC
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	157 mm	147 mm
Package depthDiffers	235 mm	216 mm
Package heightDiffers	66 mm	52 mm
Package weightDiffers	835 g	530 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	Phone (RJ-11)	IR
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70 °C	-10 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	5 - 90%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Audio supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990	85176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	323 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	401 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	258 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	12 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 x 139 x 14 mm

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