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StarTech.comTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £471.29

StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0, Push-Button & Hotkey Switching, 4-Port USB Hub, OS Independent, TAA Compliant

StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0, Push-Button & Hotkey Switching, 4-Port USB Hub, OS Independent, TAA Compliant, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 4K Ultra HD, Rack mounting, 1U, 36 W, Black

6.4/ 10
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Evaluated at £471.29
Price-Tier Avg: 6.8/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
Transfer Rate0.48
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Ethernet Speed0.48
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Ports Quantity8
Hardware Spec Score
8.7/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.7/10(Excellent)
Resolution3840MP
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Transmission Distance545
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Power Consumption36W
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Weight1500g
Hardware Spec Score
8.2/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.2/10(Excellent)
Typical Power Consumption36W
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Width164
Hardware Spec Score
5.0/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.0/10(Average)
Depth300
Hardware Spec Score
8.5/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.5/10(Excellent)
Height44
Hardware Spec Score
4.3/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.3/10(Below Average)
Max Resolution3840MP
Hardware Spec Score
7.3/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.3/10(Very Good)
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 Factors13 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£471
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✕Limited Transfer Rate0.48
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✕Limited Ethernet Speed0.48
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✓High-End Ports Quantity8.0
Top-tier capability in this category8.7/10
✓High-End Resolution3840MP
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✓High-End Transmission Distance545.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✕Limited Power Consumption36V
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight1.50kg
Top-tier capability in this category8.2/10
✕Limited Typical Power Consumption36V
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
!Modest Width164.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.0/10
✓High-End Depth300.0
Top-tier capability in this category8.5/10
✕Limited Height44.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.3/10
•Standard Max Resolution3840MP
Solid standard benchmark for category7.3/10

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