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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs ATEN KX9970FT: Comparison

What is the difference between Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and ATEN KX9970FT?

Max resolution is where these two genuinely part company, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 1920x1200 against ATEN KX9970FT 5120x2880, a 84% lead for ATEN KX9970FT. Max resolution single display runs the same way, 1920x1200 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 5120x2880 on the ATEN KX9970FT, another win for ATEN KX9970FT.

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs ATEN KX9970FT: which one fits your build

The Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO suits 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 is equally the pick for 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. The ATEN KX9970FT is the one to take for facilities with an existing fiber KVM-over-IP network backbone and 5K DisplayPort workstations needing long-distance network extension, though it is the wrong buy for copper-only network infrastructure, where the KX9970T is the right pick and buyers without a matching KX9970FR fiber receiver. It is not the one for 4K-or-lower resolution needs better served by the cheaper Emerald 4K line. 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 KX9970FT differ on computers supported?

Yes. Computers Supported reads 4 computers, cascadable to 8 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 1 computers on the ATEN KX9970FT.

Is the Audio Support the same on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and ATEN KX9970FT?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, 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 KX9970FT (5K DisplayPort KVM-over-IP Transmitter, Fiber)
ATEN
ATEN KX9970FT

$2,479.45

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    –
    ATEN KX9970FT
    7.0/10

    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 KX9970FT
    ATEN

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    ATEN KX9970FT
    1 computers

  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    ATEN KX9970FT
    KX9970FT

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1 displays
    ATEN KX9970FT
    1 displays

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    ATEN KX9970FT
    DisplayPort

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head-84%
    ATEN KX9970FT
    5120x2880 @ 30HzBest

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    ATEN KX9970FT
    Extender

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    ATEN KX9970FT
    Yes

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200-84%
    ATEN KX9970FT
    5120x2880Best

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose ATEN KX9970FT if you want the higher max resolution (5120x2880 @ 30Hz vs 1920x1200 per head) and the higher max resolution single display (5120x2880 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROATEN KX9970FT
    Consumercarts listing

    $2,479.45

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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 KX9970FT

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A strong 5K DisplayPort transmitter for fiber-backed IP KVM infrastructure, pick the copper KX9970T instead if your network doesn't run fiber.

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