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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 usb hub ports compared

On usb hub ports the spread is 50%, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 2 against Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 1, so Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO takes it.

Which should you buy, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO or Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220?

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. The same goes for control room and NOC operators managing 4-8 machines across multiple monitors. Avoid it for budget shoppers, since modular head configurations cost more than a fixed 4-port switch. Buy the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 for single-user secure desks needing certified isolation between exactly two networks and government/defense analysts who only manage two classified systems, though it is not the pick for non-secure environments where certification adds unnecessary cost and anyone wanting audio switching. It is equally the pick for buyers who don't need the higher port count of the SC740/SC780. It is not the one for desks needing more than two computers (see the SC740 or SC780). 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. Our rating of the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 (7/10): the right-sized certified secure switch for a single-user, two-network desk.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 differ on audio support?

Yes. Audio Support reads Yes on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus No on the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220.

Is the Max Resolution Single Display the same on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220?

It is. Both are listed at 1920x1200, 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
Avocent Cybex SV220 (2-Port Secure KVM Switch)
Vertiv
Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220

$546.00

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    –
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    3.6/10

    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
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    Avocent (Cybex)

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    2 computers

  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    SV220

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    Button, hotkey

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    DisplayPort

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    1920x1200

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2Best
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    1-50%

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    Secure

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    No

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    1920x1200

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROVertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    Consumercarts listing

    $546.00

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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.

    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    The right-sized certified secure switch for a single-user, two-network desk.

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