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Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS vs SmartAVI DVN-8PS: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS and SmartAVI DVN-8PS separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS at 1, SmartAVI DVN-8PS at 8, 88% in favor of SmartAVI DVN-8PS. SmartAVI DVN-8PS also has the higher maximum resolution (1920x1200 vs 1600x1200). On price, Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS sits at $599.40 against $622.60 for SmartAVI DVN-8PS.

Pick the SmartAVI DVN-8PS if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (1920x1200 vs 1600x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. The SmartAVI DVN-8PS costs $23.20 more ($622.60 vs $599.40), so decide whether its edge is worth it. Match the switch's video ports to your monitor's inputs to avoid adapters.

Which is better, Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS or SmartAVI DVN-8PS?

On paper, SmartAVI DVN-8PS has the edge on port count, at 8 vs Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS at 1.

What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS and SmartAVI DVN-8PS?

The SmartAVI DVN-8PS is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (1920x1200 vs 1600x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display.

Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS or SmartAVI DVN-8PS?

Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS costs $599.40 vs $622.60 for SmartAVI DVN-8PS at the time of our last price check.

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

$599.40

Amazon

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SmartAVI DVN-8PS (8x1 DVI-D / USB 2.0 / Audio Switch)
SmartAVISmartAVI DVN-8PS

$622.60

Consumercarts listing

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    –
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    3.5/10

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

  • Port Count

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    1-87%
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    8

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    IP-based remote access (single-computer KVM over IP)
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    Push-button, hotkey and OSD menu local desktop switching

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    1 displays
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    1 displays

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    VGA
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    DVI-D (digital only)

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    1600x1200-17%
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    1920x1200Best

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    KVM over IP
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    Desk

  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    599.40 USD
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    622.60 USD

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    Adder
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    IPEPS
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    DVN-8PS

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPS
    1600x1200-17%
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    1920x1200Best

    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 SmartAVI DVN-8PS if you want the higher port count (8 vs 1), the higher max resolution (1920x1200 vs 1600x1200) and the higher max resolution per display (1920x1200 vs 1600x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderLink IPEPSSmartAVI DVN-8PS
    Amazon

    $599.40

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    Consumercarts listing

    $622.60

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    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.

    SmartAVI DVN-8PS

    8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    A well-rounded 8-port desktop KVM once audio switching is a requirement, at a fair premium over the audio-less SM-DVN-8S.

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