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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote: Comparison

What is the difference between Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with?

The gap that matters here is max resolution: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 1920x1200 against IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with 2048x1536, which puts IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with 27% ahead. Add max resolution single display to that, 1920x1200 on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus 2048x1536 on the IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with, and the pattern holds.

Who each one is for

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. 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. The IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with is the one to take for budget dual-PC desks needing basic VGA KVM switching, though it is not built for setups needing audio switching or USB peripheral sharing and HDMI or DisplayPort-based systems. It is equally the pick for anyone who wants a wired remote instead of a front-panel button. 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 IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with differ on audio support?

Yes. Audio Support reads Yes on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus No on the IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with.

Is the Displays Per Computer the same on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with?

It is. Both are listed at 1 displays, 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
IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
IOGEAR
IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote

$27.95

IOGEAR Store

@ IOGEAR Store ›

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    –
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    4.7/10

    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
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    IOGEAR

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    2 computers

  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    GCS22U

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1 displays
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    1 displays

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    Wired Remote

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    VGA

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head-27%
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    2048x1536Best

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    Desk

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    No

  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200-27%
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    2048x1536Best

  • Housing Material

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Metal, 1U rack-mountable
    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    Plastic

    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 IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote if you want the higher max resolution (2048x1536 vs 1920x1200 per head) and the higher max resolution single display (2048x1536 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROIOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote
    IOGEAR Store

    $27.95

    View on IOGEAR Store

    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.

    IOGEAR GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote

    6.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A simple 2-port USB KVM with cables and remote included, one of IOGEAR's most reviewed entry-level desktop models with generally favorable Best Buy customer feedback.

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