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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch max resolution compared

The first real difference is max resolution: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO 1920x1200 per head against SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch N/A. There is a split on kvm segment as well, Desk on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus Secure on the SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch.

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO vs SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch: which one fits your build

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. It also earns its place with control room and NOC operators managing 4-8 machines across multiple monitors. It is the wrong buy for budget shoppers, since modular head configurations cost more than a fixed 4-port switch. The SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch suits 8-system SOC/NOC watch floors with independent video matrices and analysts rotating across eight isolated classified networks, though it is not the pick for sites requiring CAC/PIV switching (use the SKMN-8S-P instead) and desks needing bundled video switching in the same unit. 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 SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch (7.7/10): A cost-effective way to put eight classified systems behind one keyboard and mouse when video switching is handled by a separate secure matrix.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch differ on audio support?

Yes. Audio Support reads Yes on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO versus No on the SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch.

Is the USB Hub Ports the same on the Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO and SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch?

It is. Both are listed at 2, 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
SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
SmartAVI
SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation

$815.73

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Adder
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    SmartAVI

  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    4 computers, cascadable to 8
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    8 computers

  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    AV4PRO
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    SKMN-8S

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    Front-panel pushbutton

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    N/A (KM only, no video)

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    1920x1200 per head
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    N/A

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    2

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    Secure

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    SmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
    No

    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 SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROSmartAVI SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation
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    $815.73

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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 SKMN-8S 8-Port Secure KM Switch with KB/Mouse USB Emulation

    7.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A cost-effective way to put eight classified systems behind one keyboard and mouse when video switching is handled by a separate secure matrix.

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