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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 separate most on usb hub ports: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 2, Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 at 4, 50% in favor of Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150. They match on port count, kvm segment and max resolution per display. On price, Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 sits at $1,695.00 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.
Pick the Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 if that matters to you: 4 USB hub ports to the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P's 2, so it can switch between more PCs. The Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 is also cheaper at $1,695.00 vs $3,051.40, so it is the better value. 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-2VH4U2TP-150?
On paper, Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 has the edge on usb hub ports, at 4 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 2.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150?
The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P is the more capable switch, with a Capability Score of 6.8 against 5.4.
Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150?
Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 costs $1,695.00 vs $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at the time of our last price check.
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@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 6.8/10Best
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- 5.4/10-21%
How far and how well this extender carries video and USB, rated from its specifications. 10 is the most capable.
Port Count
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- 1
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- Dual-head HDMI
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- 1920x1200 per head
USB Hub Ports
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 2-50%
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- 4Best
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- No
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- Extender
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- 1695.00 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Adder
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- Rose Electronics
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- ALIF1002P
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- 1920x1200
Max Extension Distance
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 10000 m
- Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150
- 150 m
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you want the higher capability score (6.8 vs 5.4) and the higher port count (1 vs 1).
Choose Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 if you want the higher USB hub ports (4 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P | Rose Electronics Rose CrystalView CRK-2VH4U2TP-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | $1,695.00 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-2VH4U2TP-150
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable long-reach dual-head HDMI extender for larger facilities; fiber models in this lineup go further still.
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