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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs ATEN CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO and ATEN CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch differ on switching method: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO at Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote, ATEN CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch at Pushbutton, hotkey, OSD menu.

Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)
AdderAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
ATEN CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch
ATENATEN CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch

Specs

Specification
Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)
Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
ATEN CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch
ATEN CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch
Port Count4 computers, cascadable to 88
Switching MethodFront-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remotePushbutton, hotkey, OSD menu
Video StandardDVI-I / VGADVI
Max Resolution1920x1200 per head1920x1200 @ 60Hz
USB Hub Ports2 (USB 2.0)2
Audio SupportYesYes
BrandAdderATEN
ModelAV4PROCS1768

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 CS1768 8-Port USB DVI/Audio KVM Switch

8.4 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, rack-ready 8-port DVI KVM that prioritizes port density and OSD control over cutting-edge resolution support.

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