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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs ATEN CS1788: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs ATEN CS1788 max resolution compared

Start with max resolution, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 1920x1200 against ATEN CS1788 2560x1600, 44% in favour of ATEN CS1788. ATEN CS1788 also leads on max resolution single display, 1920x1200 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 2560x1600 on the ATEN CS1788.

Who each one is for

The Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO is the one to take for broadcast and security operations needing rack-mounted, RS232-controllable switching, though it is not built 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 the wrong buy for budget shoppers, since modular head configurations cost more than a fixed 4-port switch. Buy the ATEN CS1788 for racks wanting OSD port naming and 1U mounting and upgrading a single-link DVI KVM to higher resolution, though it is the wrong buy for DisplayPort or HDMI fleets (see the ATEN CS19208) and 4K monitors. It is equally the pick for eight DVI computers driven from a 2560x1600 or 2560x1440 console monitor. It is not the one for 1080p and 1920x1200 consoles, where the CS1768 does the same job. 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 CS1788 differ on computers supported?

Yes. Computers Supported reads 4 computers, cascadable to 8 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 8 computers on the ATEN CS1788.

Is the USB Hub Ports the same on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and ATEN CS1788?

It is. Both are listed at 2, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)
Adder
Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
ATEN CS1788 (8-Port KVM Switch)
ATEN
ATEN CS1788

$823.50

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    –
    ATEN CS1788
    4.9/10

    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 CS1788
    ATEN

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    ATEN CS1788
    8 computers

  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    ATEN CS1788
    CS1788

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    ATEN CS1788
    Button, hotkey, OSD menu

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    ATEN CS1788
    DVI (Dual-Link)

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head-44%
    ATEN CS1788
    2560x1600 @ 60Hz (DVI); 2048x1536 (VGA)Best

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2
    ATEN CS1788
    2

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    ATEN CS1788
    Rack

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    ATEN CS1788
    Yes

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200-44%
    ATEN CS1788
    2560x1600Best

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose ATEN CS1788 if you want the higher max resolution (2560x1600 @ 60Hz (DVI); 2048x1536 (VGA) vs 1920x1200 per head) and the higher max resolution single display (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROATEN CS1788
    Consumercarts listing

    $823.50

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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 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 CS1788

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A dependable 8-port dual-link DVI KVM for 2560x1600 consoles, sensible only for fleets already on DVI.

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