StarTech.comTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £267.14
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
7.0/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £267.14
Price-Tier Avg: 7.0/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsPorts Quantity8
Hardware Spec Score
8.7/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.7/10(Excellent)
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)
Weight2900g
Hardware Spec Score
6.3/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.3/10(Above Average)
Width540
Hardware Spec Score
8.9/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.9/10(Excellent)
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 Factors9 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£267
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✓High-End Ports Quantity8.0
Top-tier capability in this category8.7/10
•Standard Resolution1920MP
Solid standard benchmark for category6.5/10
✓High-End Transmission Distance286.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
!Heavy Weight2.90kg
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.3/10
✓High-End Width540.0
Top-tier capability in this category8.9/10
!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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