StarTech.comTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £300.12
StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA
StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA, 1920 x 1440 pixels, Rack mounting, 12 W, 1U, Black
6.6/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £300.12
Price-Tier Avg: 7.1/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsPorts Quantity9
Hardware Spec Score
9.3/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.3/10(Exceptional)
Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
6.5/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.5/10(Above Average)
Transmission Distance290
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Power Consumption12W
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Weight2200g
Hardware Spec Score
7.3/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.3/10(Very Good)
Typical Power Consumption12W
Hardware Spec Score
4.6/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.6/10(Below Average)
Width435
Hardware Spec Score
7.8/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.8/10(Very Good)
Depth180
Hardware Spec Score
6.4/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.4/10(Above Average)
Height45
Hardware Spec Score
4.3/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.3/10(Below Average)
Max Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
5.1/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.1/10(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 Factors11 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£300
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✓High-End Ports Quantity9.0
Top-tier capability in this category9.3/10
•Standard Resolution1920MP
Solid standard benchmark for category6.5/10
✓High-End Transmission Distance290.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✕Limited Power Consumption12V
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
•Standard Weight2.20kg
Solid standard benchmark for category7.3/10
✕Limited Typical Power Consumption12V
Significantly below category average benchmark4.6/10
•Standard Width435.0
Solid standard benchmark for category7.8/10
!Modest Depth180.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.4/10
✕Limited Height45.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.3/10
!Modest Max Resolution1920MP
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.1/10
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