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Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO vs Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO vs Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K: the usb hub ports difference

On usb hub ports the spread is 50%, Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO 2 against Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K 1, so Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO takes it. Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K also leads on max resolution single display, 2560x1600 on the Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO versus 3840x2160 on the Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K. Add max refresh at max resolution to that, 2560x1600 on the Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO versus 3840x2160 on the Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K, and the pattern holds.

Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO vs Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K: which one fits your build

The Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO suits budget-conscious desks needing basic isolated switching between 4 DVI machines and legacy DVI workstations that haven't moved to DisplayPort/HDMI, though it is the wrong buy for users needing simultaneous multi-screen viewing (see the CCS-MV4224) and modern DisplayPort/HDMI-only hardware. It is the wrong buy for desks requiring formal NIAP/Common Criteria certification (see the Cybex SC800 line). Buy the Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K for multi-agency analyst desks needing 4 isolated networks with 4K video and government facilities requiring smart card auth across all connected networks, though it is not built for two-network desks (the RSS-102C4K is cheaper) and budget-constrained deployments not needing smart card support (see RSS-1044K). Our rating of the Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO (7/10): an affordable way to add isolated switching to a 4-port DVI desk without paying for certification or multiviewer features.

Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO or Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K?

At the last price check the Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO was $540 and the Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K $1,114, a 106% premium.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO and Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K differ on switching method?

Yes. Switching Method reads Front-panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys, three-button mouse, RS232, optional RC4... on the Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO versus Push-button secure isolation switch with tamper-evident labels, no IP/network... on the Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K.

Is the Audio Support the same on the Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO and Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    4.0/10
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    6.5/10

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

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    Adder
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    Raritan
  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    4 computers
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    4 computers
  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    AV4PRO-DVI
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    RSS-104C4K
  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    1 displays
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    1 displays
  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    Front-panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys, three-button mouse, RS232, optional RC4 remote
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    Push-button secure isolation switch with tamper-evident labels, no IP/network path
  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    DVI
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    DVI, HDMI, VGA
  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    2560x1600 @ 60Hz-51%
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    4K@30Hz (DVI/HDMI); 1920x1200 (VGA)Best
  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    2Best
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    1-50%
  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    Desk
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    Secure
  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    Yes
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    Yes
  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    2560x1600-51%
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    3840x2160Best
  • Max Refresh At Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    60 Hz-51%
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    30 HzBest
  • Hotkey Switching

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    Yes
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    No
  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO
    540.00 USD
    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    1114.00 USD

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder ADDERView PRO if you want the higher USB hub ports (2 vs 1).

    Choose Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K if you want the higher max resolution (4K@30Hz (DVI/HDMI); 1920x1200 (VGA) vs 2560x1600 @ 60Hz), the higher max resolution single display (3840x2160 vs 2560x1600) and the higher max refresh at max resolution (30 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ADDERView PRORaritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K
    Amazon

    $540.00

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    Consumercarts listing

    $1,114.00

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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 ADDERView PRO

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    An affordable way to add isolated switching to a 4-port DVI desk without paying for certification or multiviewer features.

    Raritan Secure Switch RSS-104C4K

    9.1 / 10 Expert Rating

    A top-tier certified secure KVM for multi-network analyst desks needing 4K, audio and smart card support at once.

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