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Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS vs CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A: Comparison

What is the difference between Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS and CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A?

The gap that matters here is max resolution single display: Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS 1600x1200 against CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A 3840x2160, which puts CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A 77% ahead.

Who each one is for

Buy the Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS for branch offices needing remote BIOS-level access to one critical server, though it is the wrong buy for local desk switching between multiple co-located computers. It also earns its place with labs with a single piece of isolated equipment requiring occasional remote troubleshooting. It is the wrong buy for data centers managing more than one remote server (see the Dominion KX III or KSX II). Take the CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A for your job is watching four machines and occasionally acting on one, which is what this design is for. The same goes for you have fewer monitors than computers, the one problem software cursor sharing cannot solve. Avoid it for you only ever work on one machine at a time. CKL's own 942HUA-3 at 199 is 4K60 for half the money. Our rating of the Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS (7/10): A focused, affordable way to get true remote BIOS-level access to one critical server without a full IP KVM matrix.

Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS or CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A?

Cost splits them too. CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A sits at $389, Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS at $599, 54% more.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS and CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A differ on computers supported?

Yes. Computers Supported reads 1 computers on the Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS versus 4 computers on the CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A.

Adder AdderLink IPEPS (IPEPS) (1 Server / IP-Based Remote KVM over IP / Single-Port Extender)
Adder
Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS

$599.40

Amazon

@ Amazon ›
CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A (4x2 Multi-Viewer HDMI KVM Switch / Dual Monitor / 4K@30Hz)
CKL
CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A

$389.00

CKL Store

@ CKL Store ›

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    –
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    5.4/10

    These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    1 computers
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    4 computers

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    1 displays
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    2 displays

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    IP-based remote access (single-computer KVM over IP)
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    Keyboard hotkey, mouse, wired remote, push button

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    VGA
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    HDMI

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    1600x1200-77%
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    4K (3840x2160)Best

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    KVM over IP
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    Desk

  • Video Interface Version

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    VGA
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    HDMI 2.0

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    1600x1200-77%
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    3840x2160Best

  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    599.40 USD
    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    389.00 USD

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A if you want the higher max resolution (4K (3840x2160) vs 1600x1200) and the higher max resolution single display (3840x2160 vs 1600x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPSCKL CKL-42MVKVM-A
    Amazon

    $599.40

    View on Amazon
    CKL Store

    $389.00

    View on CKL Store

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A focused, affordable way to get true remote BIOS-level access to one critical server without a full IP KVM matrix.

    CKL CKL-42MVKVM-A

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    Two outputs doing different jobs is the right design.

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