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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs ATEN CS1708i: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs ATEN CS1708i: the usb hub ports difference

The gap that matters here is usb hub ports: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 2 against ATEN CS1708i 1, which puts Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 50% ahead. Max resolution runs the same way, 1920x1200 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 2048x1536 on the ATEN CS1708i, another win for ATEN CS1708i. Max resolution single display runs the same way, 1920x1200 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 2048x1536 on the ATEN CS1708i, another win for ATEN CS1708i.

Which should you buy, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO or ATEN CS1708i?

The Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO suits broadcast and security operations needing rack-mounted, RS232-controllable switching, though it is not the pick for single-desk users who only need to switch between two computers and buyers needing HDMI or DisplayPort instead of DVI/VGA. It also earns its place with control room and NOC operators managing 4-8 machines across multiple monitors. It is not the one for budget shoppers, since modular head configurations cost more than a fixed 4-port switch. Buy the ATEN CS1708i for eight VGA servers needing local plus browser-based remote console access and remote monitoring with panel array mode, though it is the wrong buy for two admins working on different servers at once (single bus) and remote OS reinstalls (no virtual media listed). The same goes for small teams where one admin works the rack at a time. Our rating of the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO (8/10): A serious modular KVM built for control rooms that need to scale past 4 computers, overkill for a simple desk setup.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and ATEN CS1708i differ on audio support?

Yes. Audio Support reads Yes on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus No on the ATEN CS1708i.

Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)
Adder
Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
ATEN CS1708i (Single Pathway 8-Port KVM over IP Switch)
ATEN
ATEN CS1708i

$1,039.94

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    –
    ATEN CS1708i
    7.1/10

    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 AV4PRO
    Adder
    ATEN CS1708i
    ATEN

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    ATEN CS1708i
    8 computers

  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    ATEN CS1708i
    CS1708i

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    ATEN CS1708i
    OSD/GUI, hotkey, pushbutton; KVM over IP (single bus shared by local and remote users)

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    ATEN CS1708i
    VGA

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head-27%
    ATEN CS1708i
    2048x1536 (local); 1920x1200 @ 60Hz remote (FHD version), 1600x1200 @ 60Hz (non-FHD)Best

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2Best
    ATEN CS1708i
    1-50%

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    ATEN CS1708i
    KVM over IP

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    ATEN CS1708i
    No

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200-27%
    ATEN CS1708i
    2048x1536Best

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO if you want the higher USB hub ports (2 vs 1).

    Choose ATEN CS1708i if you want the higher max resolution (2048x1536 (local); 1920x1200 @ 60Hz remote (FHD version), 1600x1200 @ 60Hz (non-FHD) vs 1920x1200 per head) and the higher max resolution single display (2048x1536 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROATEN CS1708i
    Consumercarts listing

    $1,039.94

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    Verdict

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A serious modular KVM built for control rooms that need to scale past 4 computers, overkill for a simple desk setup.

    ATEN CS1708i

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A capable 8-port Cat5 IP KVM switch whose local and remote users share a single bus, a sensible mid-tier choice for racks that need basic remote access.

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