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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs IOGEAR GCE500U USB/VGA KVM Console Extender: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO and IOGEAR GCE500U USB/VGA KVM Console Extender differ on switching method: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO at Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote, IOGEAR GCE500U USB/VGA KVM Console Extender at Not a switch — CAT5-based console extension over up to ~500ft.

Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)

AdderAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO

IOGEARIOGEAR GCE500U USB/VGA KVM Console Extender

$246.01

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Specification	Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO	IOGEAR GCE500U USB/VGA KVM Console Extender
Port Count	4 computers, cascadable to 8	1 computer to 1 remote console (point-to-point extension)
Switching Method	Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote	Not a switch — CAT5-based console extension over up to ~500ft
Video Standard	DVI-I / VGA	VGA
Max Resolution	1920x1200 per head	1920x1440
USB Hub Ports	2 (USB 2.0)	2 USB 2.0 ports at the remote console unit
Audio Support	Yes	No
Brand	Adder	IOGEAR
Model	AV4PRO	GCE500U

Price comparison

Retailer	Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO	IOGEAR GCE500U USB/VGA KVM Console Extender
Consumercarts listing		$246.01 View on Consumercarts listing

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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.

IOGEAR GCE500U USB/VGA KVM Console Extender

7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, purpose-built point-to-point console extender; not a substitute for an actual multi-computer KVM switch.

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