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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs Cable Matters 202020: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs Cable Matters 202020 max resolution single display compared

Max resolution single display is where these two genuinely part company, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 1920x1200 against Cable Matters 202020 3840x2160, a 72% lead for Cable Matters 202020. Usb hub ports runs the same way, 2 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 3 on the Cable Matters 202020, another win for Cable Matters 202020. On max resolution there is little in it, 1920x1200 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 3840x2160 on the Cable Matters 202020. They differ on computers supported too, 4 computers, cascadable to 8 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 2 computers on the Cable Matters 202020.

Who each one is for

The Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO suits 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 also earns its place with 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. The Cable Matters 202020 is the one to take for buyers wanting full 4K@60Hz DisplayPort switching without enterprise-brand pricing, though it is not the pick for buyers needing audio switching or 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. Our rating of the Cable Matters 202020 (7/10): A well-priced 2-port DisplayPort KVM switch hitting true 4K@60Hz from a cable and connectivity specialist.

What Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and Cable Matters 202020 have in common

Everything else lines up. Kvm segment read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)
Adder
Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
Cable Matters 202020 (DisplayPort / 2 Computers / 4K@60Hz / USB 3.0)
Cable Matters
Cable Matters 202020

$100.00

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Adder
    Cable Matters 202020
    Cable Matters

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    Cable Matters 202020
    2 computers

  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    Cable Matters 202020
    202020

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head-72%
    Cable Matters 202020
    4K@60HzBest

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2-33%
    Cable Matters 202020
    3Best

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    Cable Matters 202020
    Desk

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200-72%
    Cable Matters 202020
    3840x2160Best

    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 202020 if you want the higher max resolution (4K@60Hz vs 1920x1200 per head), the higher USB hub ports (3 vs 2) and the higher max resolution single display (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROCable Matters 202020
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    $100.00

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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.

    Cable Matters 202020

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A well-priced 2-port DisplayPort KVM switch hitting true 4K@60Hz from a cable and connectivity specialist.

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