Consumercarts

Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more

Adder ADDERView PRO vs SmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S: Comparison

Adder ADDERView PRO and SmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S separate most on port count: Adder ADDERView PRO at 4, SmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S at 2, 50% in favour of Adder ADDERView PRO. USB Hub Ports splits them by another 33%, this time favouring SmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S. They match on audio support and kvm segment. On price, SmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S sits at $201.82 against $540.00 for Adder ADDERView PRO.

Adder ADDERView PRO (AV4PRO-DVI) (4 Computers / DVI / Secure Desktop KVM / $540.00)
AdderAdder ADDERView PRO

$540.00

Consumercarts listing

@ Consumercarts listing
SmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S (2-Port Single-Head DisplayPort KVM Switch / $201.82, was $259.00)
SmartAVISmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S

$201.82

Consumercarts listing

@ Consumercarts listing

Specs

Specification
Adder ADDERView PRO (AV4PRO-DVI) (4 Computers / DVI / Secure Desktop KVM / $540.00)
Adder ADDERView PRO
SmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S (2-Port Single-Head DisplayPort KVM Switch / $201.82, was $259.00)
SmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S
Port Count42-50%
Switching MethodFront-panel buttons, keyboard hotkeys, three-button mouse, RS232, optional RC4 remoteFront-panel pushbutton + hotkey
Video StandardDVIDisplayPort (single-head)
Max Resolution2560x1600 @ 60Hz4K@60Hz
USB Hub Ports2-33%3
Audio SupportYesYes
KVM SegmentDeskDesk
Price540.00201.82
BrandAdderSmartAVI
ModelAV4PRO-DVISM-DPN-2S-S

Price comparison

RetailerAdder ADDERView PROSmartAVI SM-DPN-2S-S
Consumercarts listing

$540.00

View on Consumercarts listing

$201.82

View on Consumercarts listing

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 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 SM-DPN-2S-S

7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid budget single-head DisplayPort switch from SmartAVI, discounted and competitive with IOGEAR's GCS1742.

More comparisons in KVM Switches