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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs SmartAVI SKM-08S: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO and SmartAVI SKM-08S separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO at 4, SmartAVI SKM-08S at 8, 50% in favor of SmartAVI SKM-08S. SmartAVI SKM-08S also has the higher maximum resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200).

Pick the SmartAVI SKM-08S if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. Match the switch's video ports to your monitor's inputs to avoid adapters.

Which is better, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO or SmartAVI SKM-08S?

On paper, SmartAVI SKM-08S 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 SKM-08S?

The SmartAVI SKM-08S is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display.

Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)
AdderAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
SmartAVI SKM-08S (8 Computers / VGA-USB Rack-Mount KVM Switch)
SmartAVISmartAVI SKM-08S

Specs and benchmarks

  • Port Count

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4-50%
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    8

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    Front-panel pushbutton, hotkey, RS-232 serial control

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    VGA

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head-17%
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    1920x1440Best

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2Best
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    0

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    No

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    Rack

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Adder
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    SKM-08S

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200-17%
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    1920x1440Best

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO if you want the higher USB hub ports (2 vs 0).

    Choose SmartAVI SKM-08S if you want the higher port count (8 vs 4), the higher max resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200 per head) and the higher max resolution per display (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROSmartAVI SKM-08S
    AmazonView on Amazon

    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.

    SmartAVI SKM-08S

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A capable 8-port VGA rack switch whose RS-232 scripting sets it apart from basic pushbutton competitors.

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