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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO and SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1 separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO at 4, SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1 at 8, 50% in favor of SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1. They match on 4 other specifications, including usb hub ports, audio support and kvm segment.

Which is better, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO or SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1?

On paper, SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1 has the edge on port count, at 8 vs Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO at 4.

What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO and SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1?

On paper the two are close; the biggest difference is port count: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO 4, SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1 8.

Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)
AdderAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
SmartAVISmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1

$622.60

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    –
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    3.5/10

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

  • Port Count

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4-50%
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    8

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    Button, hotkey, software

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    DVI-D

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    1920x1200

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    2

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    Yes

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    Desk

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Adder
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    DVN-8PS8X1

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200
    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    1920x1200

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1 if you want the higher port count (8 vs 4).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROSmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1
    AmazonView on Amazon
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    $622.60

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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.

    SmartAVI 8X1 DVI-D Switch DVN-8PS8X1

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A solid, right-sized 8-port DVI-D switch for smaller server rooms that don't need 16-port capacity.

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