StarTech.comTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 8 November 2026Evaluated at £270.12
StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch with OSD - TAA
StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch with OSD - TAA, 1920 x 1440 pixels, Rack mounting, 1U, Black
6.4/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £270.12
Price-Tier Avg: 6.6/10
Rated on 8 November 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsPorts Quantity8
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
6.5/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.5/10(Above Average)
Transmission Distance286
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Power Consumption110W
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Weight2900g
Hardware Spec Score
7.6/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.6/10(Very Good)
Width540
Hardware Spec Score
8.4/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.4/10(Excellent)
Depth180
Hardware Spec Score
5.0/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.0/10(Average)
Height45
Hardware Spec Score
5.5/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.5/10(Average)
Max Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
4.9/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.8/10(Below Average)
How We Calculate This Score
Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.
Score Deciding Factors10 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£270
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
!Modest Ports Quantity8.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
•Standard Resolution1920MP
Solid standard benchmark for category6.5/10
✓High-End Transmission Distance286.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✕Limited Power Consumption110W
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
•Standard Weight2.90kg
Solid standard benchmark for category7.6/10
✓High-End Width540.0
Top-tier capability in this category8.4/10
!Modest Depth180.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.0/10
!Modest Height45.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.5/10
✕Limited Max Resolution1920MP
Significantly below category average benchmark4.9/10
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