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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V: Comparison
Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V also has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). They match on usb hub ports and audio support. On price, Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V sits at $1,099.00 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.
Pick the Rose Electronics Rose MPC-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 MPC-2U4V is also cheaper at $1,099.00 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 MPC-2U4V?
On paper, Rose Electronics Rose MPC-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 MPC-2U4V?
The Rose Electronics Rose MPC-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 MPC-2U4V?
Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V costs $1,099.00 vs $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at the time of our last price check.
Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 6.8/10
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- 4.9/10
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 MPC-2U4V
- 2
Displays Per Computer
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1 displays
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- 4 displays
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- Mixed (DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort inputs supported)
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz-72%
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- 4K@30HzBest
USB Hub Ports
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 2
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- 2
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- Yes
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- Desk
Max Refresh At Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 60 Hz-72%
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- 30 HzBest
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- 1099.00 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Adder
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- Rose Electronics
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- ALIF1002P
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V
- MPC-2U4V
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200-72%
- Rose Electronics Rose MPC-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 MPC-2U4V if you want the higher port count (2 vs 1), the higher max resolution (4K@30Hz vs 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) and the higher max refresh at max resolution (30 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P | Rose Electronics Rose MPC-2U4V |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | $1,099.00 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 MPC-2U4V
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable but pricier 2-computer mixed-signal switch, best justified when its specific chassis tier features matter.
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