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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V: Comparison

Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). Port Count splits them by another 50%, again favoring Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V. They match on usb hub ports, audio support and max refresh at max resolution. On price, Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V sits at $1,199.00 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.

Pick the Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V 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 MEC-2U4V is also cheaper at $1,199.00 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 MEC-2U4V?

On paper, Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V 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 MEC-2U4V?

The Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display.

Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V?

Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V costs $1,199.00 vs $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at the time of our last price check.

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

$3,051.40

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Rose MEC-2U4V (2-Port Enterprise Multi-Viewer KVM)
RoseRose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V

$1,199.00

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    6.8/10
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    5.5/10

    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
    1-50%
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    2

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1 displays
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    4 displays

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    DVI
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    Mixed (DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort inputs supported)

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200 @ 60Hz-72%
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    4K@60HzBest

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    2
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    2

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Yes
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    Yes

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Extender
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    Desk

  • Max Refresh At Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    60 Hz-72%
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    60 HzBest

  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    3051.40 USD
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    1199.00 USD

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Adder
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    Rose Electronics

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    ALIF1002P
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    MEC-2U4V

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200-72%
    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
    3840x2160Best

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you want the higher USB hub ports (2 vs 2).

    Choose Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V if you want the higher port count (2 vs 1), the higher max resolution (4K@60Hz vs 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) and the higher max refresh at max resolution (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002PRose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V
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    $3,051.40

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    $1,199.00

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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.

    Rose Electronics Rose MEC-2U4V

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The enterprise-tier choice for a 2-computer mixed-signal desk that specifically needs full 4K@60Hz.

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