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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs SmartAVI DVN-8PS: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI DVN-8PS separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, SmartAVI DVN-8PS at 8, 88% in favor of SmartAVI DVN-8PS. They match on 5 other specifications, including displays per computer, usb hub ports and audio support. On price, SmartAVI DVN-8PS sits at $622.60 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.

The SmartAVI DVN-8PS is also cheaper at $622.60 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 SmartAVI DVN-8PS?

On paper, SmartAVI DVN-8PS has the edge on port count, at 8 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1.

What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI DVN-8PS?

On paper the two are close; the biggest difference is port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P 1, SmartAVI DVN-8PS 8.

Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or SmartAVI DVN-8PS?

SmartAVI DVN-8PS costs $622.60 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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SmartAVI DVN-8PS (8x1 DVI-D / USB 2.0 / Audio Switch)
SmartAVISmartAVI DVN-8PS

$622.60

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    6.8/10
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    3.5/10

    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
    1-87%
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    8

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1 displays
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    1 displays

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    DVI
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    DVI-D (digital only)

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200 @ 60Hz
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    1920x1200

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    2
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    2

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Yes
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    Yes

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Extender
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    Desk

  • USB Switching Speed

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    USB 2.0
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    USB 2.0

  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    3051.40 USD
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    622.60 USD

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Adder
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    ALIF1002P
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    DVN-8PS

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200
    SmartAVI DVN-8PS
    1920x1200

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose SmartAVI DVN-8PS if you want the higher port count (8 vs 1).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002PSmartAVI DVN-8PS
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    $3,051.40

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    $622.60

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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.

    SmartAVI DVN-8PS

    8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    A well-rounded 8-port desktop KVM once audio switching is a requirement, at a fair premium over the audio-less SM-DVN-8S.

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