StarTech.comTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 8 November 2026Evaluated at £498.7
StarTech.com 16 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA
StarTech.com 16 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA, 1920 x 1440 pixels, Black
7.0/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £498.7
Price-Tier Avg: 6.6/10
Rated on 8 November 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsPorts Quantity2
Hardware Spec Score
4.3/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.2/10(Below Average)
Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
6.5/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.4/10(Above Average)
Transmission Distance305
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.9/10(Exceptional)
Weight3100g
Hardware Spec Score
7.4/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.4/10(Very Good)
Width701
Hardware Spec Score
9.8/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.8/10(Exceptional)
Depth269
Hardware Spec Score
5.6/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.5/10(Average)
Height129
Hardware Spec Score
9.2/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.2/10(Exceptional)
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 Factors9 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£498
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✕Limited Ports Quantity2.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.3/10
•Standard Resolution1920MP
Solid standard benchmark for category6.5/10
✓High-End Transmission Distance305.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
•Standard Weight3.10kg
Solid standard benchmark for category7.4/10
✓High-End Width701.0
Top-tier capability in this category9.8/10
!Modest Depth269.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.6/10
✓High-End Height129.0
Top-tier capability in this category9.2/10
✕Limited Max Resolution1920MP
Significantly below category average benchmark4.9/10
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