StarTech.comTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £325.07
StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA
StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA, 1920 x 1440 pixels, Rack mounting, 48 W, 1U, Black
6.0/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £325.07
Price-Tier Avg: 6.9/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsPorts Quantity2
Hardware Spec Score
4.7/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.7/10(Below Average)
Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
6.5/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.5/10(Above Average)
Transmission Distance610
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Power Consumption48W
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Weight2600g
Hardware Spec Score
6.7/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.7/10(Above Average)
Typical Power Consumption48W
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below 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 Factors11 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£325
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✕Limited Ports Quantity2.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.7/10
•Standard Resolution1920MP
Solid standard benchmark for category6.5/10
✓High-End Transmission Distance610.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✕Limited Power Consumption48V
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
•Standard Weight2.60kg
Solid standard benchmark for category6.7/10
✕Limited Typical Power Consumption48V
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✓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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