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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240 max resolution compared

On max resolution the spread is 17%, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 1920x1200 against Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240 1920x1440, so Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240 takes it. Add max resolution single display to that, 1920x1200 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 1920x1440 on the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240, and the pattern holds.

Which should you buy, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO or Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240?

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 the wrong buy for budget shoppers, since modular head configurations cost more than a fixed 4-port switch. Buy the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240 for NOCs and server rooms still standardized on VGA monitors and four-machine desks needing a USB peripheral hub alongside VGA switching, though it is the wrong buy for modern DisplayPort/HDMI workstations (see the SV240DPH) and security-isolated desks (this is not a secure/isolated model). The same goes for IT teams wanting Avocent enterprise support without paying for unused modern video standards. Avoid it for budget deployments where Avocent's enterprise support isn't needed (see the ATEN CS84U). 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 Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240 differ on audio support?

Yes. Audio Support reads Yes on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus No on the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240.

Is the USB Hub Ports the same on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240?

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
Avocent SV240 (4 Computers / VGA / Desktop KVM Switch)
Vertiv
Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240

$693.88

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    –
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    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
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    Avocent

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    4 computers

  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    SV240

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1 displays
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    1 displays

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    Front-panel pushbutton with LED port indicators

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    VGA

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head-17%
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    1920x1440Best

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    2

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    Desk

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    No

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200-17%
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    1920x1440Best

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240 if you want the higher max resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200 per head) and the higher max resolution single display (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROVertiv (Avocent) Avocent SV240
    Consumercarts listing

    $693.88

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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 SV240

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A reliable enterprise-grade VGA switch for environments not ready to move to DisplayPort/HDMI.

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