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Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO vs StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO and StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB differ on switching method: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO at Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote, StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB at Button. They match on usb hub ports, audio support and kvm segment.

Which is better, Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO or StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB?

On balance, adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO and StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB differ on switching method: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO at Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote, StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB at Button.

What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO and StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB?

On paper the two are close; the biggest difference is switching method: Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote, StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB Button.

Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO (4-8 Computers / 1-4 Monitors / DVI-VGA / Modular Multi-Head)
AdderAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
StarTech SV411KUSB (VGA / 4 Computers / USB Kit w/ Cables & Audio / Mini KVM)
StarTech.comStarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB

Specs and benchmarks

  • Switching Method

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Front-panel button, hotkey, RS232 remote
    StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB
    Button

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    DVI-I / VGA
    StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB
    VGA

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    2
    StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB
    2

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Yes
    StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB
    Yes

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PRO
    Desk
    StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB
    Desk

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder AdderView PRO AV4PROStarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB
    AmazonView on Amazon
    Farnell/CPCView on Farnell/CPC
    ProvantageView on Provantage

    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.

    StarTech.com StarTech SV411KUSB

    6.4 / 10 Expert Rating

    A 4-port VGA mini-KVM kit with audio, compact and complete out of the box but limited by VGA-era resolution.

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