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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch max resolution single display compared

Start with max resolution single display, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 1920x1200 against Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch 7680x4320, 93% in favour of Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch. Usb hub ports runs the same way, 2 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 4 on the Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch, another win for Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch.

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch: which one fits your build

Buy the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO for broadcast and security operations needing rack-mounted, RS232-controllable switching, though it is the wrong buy 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 Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch suits dual-monitor USB-C laptop setups and users wanting one-cable KVM switching for video + USB together, though it is not the pick for desktops without USB-C video output and users needing EDID emulation. 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 Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch differ on computers supported?

Yes. Computers Supported reads 4 computers, cascadable to 8 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 2 computers on the Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch.

Is the KVM Segment the same on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch?

It is. Both are listed at Desk, 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
Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort (2 Computers / 2 Monitors / 4x USB 3.0)
Cable Matters
Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort

$51.99

Cable Matters Store

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    –
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    6.3/10

    These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    2 computers

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1 displays
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    2 displays

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    Front-panel button or included RF remote control

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    Mixed (HDMI + DisplayPort)

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head-93%
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    8KBest

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2-50%
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    4Best

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    Desk

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200-93%
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    7680x4320Best

  • Housing Material

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Metal, 1U rack-mountable
    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    Plastic (ABS)

    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 Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort if you want the higher max resolution (8K vs 1920x1200 per head), the higher USB hub ports (4 vs 2) and the higher max resolution single display (7680x4320 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROCable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort
    Cable Matters Store

    $51.99

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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.

    Cable Matters 201085 USB-C KVM Switch with HDMI, DisplayPort

    6.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A straightforward 2-PC, 2-monitor USB-C KVM with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, well reviewed as a practical dual-monitor switcher.

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