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Adder ADDERView PRO vs SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation: Comparison

Adder ADDERView PRO and SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation separate most on port count: Adder ADDERView PRO at 4, SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation at 8, 50% in favour of SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation. On price, Adder ADDERView PRO sits at $540.00 against $815.73 for SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation.

Specs

Specification
Adder ADDERView PRO (AV4PRO-DVI) (4 Computers / DVI / Secure Desktop KVM / $540.00)
Adder ADDERView PRO
SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
Port Count4-50%8
Switching MethodFront-panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys, three-button mouse, RS232, optional RC4 remoteFront-panel pushbutton
Video StandardDVIN/A (KM only, no video)
Max Resolution2560x1600 @ 60HzN/A
USB Hub Ports22
Audio SupportYesNo
Price540.00815.73
BrandAdderSmartAVI
ModelAV4PRO-DVISKMN-8S

Price comparison

RetailerAdder ADDERView PROSmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
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$540.00

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$815.73

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Verdict

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.

SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation

7.7 / 10 Expert Rating

A cost-effective way to put eight classified systems behind one keyboard and mouse when video switching is handled by a separate secure matrix.

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