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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D: Comparison
Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). USB Hub Ports splits them by another 50%, again favoring Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D. They match on port count, kvm segment and max refresh at max resolution. On price, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P sits at $3,051.40 against $3,999.00 for Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D.
Pick the Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. The Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D costs $947.60 more ($3,999.00 vs $3,051.40), so decide whether its edge is worth it. Match the switch's video ports to your monitor's inputs to avoid adapters.
Which is better, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D?
On paper, Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D has the edge on max resolution, at 3840x2160 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1920x1200.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D?
The Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. It also has 4 USB hub ports to the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P's 2, so it can switch between more PCs.
Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D?
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P costs $3,051.40 vs $3,999.00 for Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D at the time of our last price check.
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Consumercarts listing
@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 6.8/10
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- –
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
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- 1
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- Dual-head HDMI
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz-72%
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- 4K@60Hz per headBest
USB Hub Ports
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 2-50%
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- 4Best
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- No
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- Extender
Max Refresh At Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 60 Hz-72%
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- 60 HzBest
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- 3999.00 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Adder
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- Rose Electronics
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- ALIF1002P
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- CRK-2DTXUD2D
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200-72%
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
- 3840x2160Best
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you want the higher port count (1 vs 1).
Choose Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D if you want the higher max resolution (4K@60Hz per head vs 1920x1200 @ 60Hz), the higher USB hub ports (4 vs 2) and the higher max refresh at max resolution (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P | Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | $3,999.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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.
Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2DTXUD2D
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The right long-haul fiber extender for HDMI-native facilities needing kilometer-scale reach at full 4K60.
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