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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs Raloy RF117HD Console KVM: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and Raloy RF117HD Console KVM separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, Raloy RF117HD Console KVM at 12, 92% in favor of Raloy RF117HD Console KVM. USB Hub Ports splits them by another 50%, this time favoring Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.

Pick the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080), 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 ALIF1002P or Raloy RF117HD Console KVM?

On paper, Raloy RF117HD Console KVM has the edge on port count, at 12 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1.

What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and Raloy RF117HD Console KVM?

The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. It also has 2 USB hub ports to the Raloy RF117HD Console KVM's 1, so it can switch between more PCs.

Adder ALIF1002P (Network DVI Extender Transmitter & Receiver)
AdderAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002P

$3,051.40

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Raloy RF117HD Console KVM (12-Port Rack Console)
RaloyRaloy RF117HD Console KVM

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    6.8/10
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    –

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

  • Port Count

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1-92%
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    12

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    DVI
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    HDMI

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200 @ 60HzBest
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    1920x1080-10%

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    2Best
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    1-50%

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Yes
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    No

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Extender
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    Rack

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Adder
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    Raloy

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    ALIF1002P
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    RF117HD

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200Best
    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM
    1920x1080-10%

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you want the higher max resolution (1920x1200 @ 60Hz vs 1920x1080), the higher USB hub ports (2 vs 1) and the higher max resolution per display (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080).

    Choose Raloy RF117HD Console KVM if you want the higher port count (12 vs 1).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002PRaloy RF117HD Console KVM
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    $3,051.40

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    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 ALIF1002P

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A capable enterprise DVI network extender pair, priced for serious IP KVM matrix deployments rather than single-room extension.

    Raloy RF117HD Console KVM

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A space-saving all-in-one rack console for data centers that don't want a separate KVM drawer and switch box.

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