Product comparison · 2 video switches

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

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

Key differences

  • Video port type
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:HDMI/VGA
    • 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:HDMI
  • HDMI in
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:1
    • 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:4
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:1290 x 1200 pixels
    • 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • AC adapter input current
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:0.4 A
    • 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:1 A
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:5 V
    • 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:12 V
  • AC adapter output current
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:1 A
    • 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:3 A
  • Weight
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:225 g
    • 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:285 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 2x1 HDMI + VGA to HDMI Converter Switch w/ Automatic and Priority Switching – 1080p - TAA:54 x 102 x 29 mm
    • 4-Port HDMI automatic video switch w/ aluminum housing and MHL support – 4K:85 x 139 x 14 mm

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43 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/VGAHDMI
HDMI inDiffers14
Number of HDMI outputs11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
External power adapterYesYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers1290 x 1200 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)3840 x 2160, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Power3 differ
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentDiffers0.4 A1 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers5 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers1 A3 A
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VAC, 0.4 A / 5 VDC, 2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationCE, FCCCE, FCC
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers225 g285 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs54 x 102 x 29 mm85 x 139 x 14 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers157 mm147 mm
Package depthDiffers239 mm216 mm
Package heightDiffers66 mm52 mm
Package weightDiffers657 g530 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%5 - 90%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Audio supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one324 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one408 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one266 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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