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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S differ on video standard: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at DVI, SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S at DVI-D single-link. They match on 13 other specifications, including computers supported, port count and displays per computer. On price, SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S sits at $949.00 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.
The SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S is also cheaper at $949.00 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 SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S?
On paper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P has the edge on capability score, at 6.8/10 vs SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S at 5.1/10.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S?
The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P is the more capable switch, with a Capability Score of 6.8 against 5.1.
Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S?
SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S costs $949.00 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
- 6.8/10Best
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 5.1/10-25%
How far and how well this extender carries video and USB, rated from its specifications. 10 is the most capable.
Computers Supported
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1 computers
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 1 computers
Port Count
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 1
Displays Per Computer
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1 displays
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 1 displays
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- DVI-D single-link
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- Yes
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- Extender
Video Connector
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- DVI
Video Interface Version
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- DVI
Max Resolution Single Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 1920x1200
Max Refresh At Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 60 Hz
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 60 Hz
USB Switching Speed
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- USB 2.0
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- None
Analog Audio Jacks
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- Yes
External Power Required
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- Yes
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 949.00 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Adder
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- SmartAVI
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- ALIF1002P
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- FDX-TX2000S
Connection Type
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- KVM-over-IP Extender, Transmitter + Receiver pair
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- DVI-D KVM fiber extender, transmitter unit
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 1920x1200
Extension Medium
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Fiber single-mode
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- Fiber multi-mode
Max Extension Distance
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 10000 m
- SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
- 427 m
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you want the higher capability score (6.8 vs 5.1) and the higher port count (1 vs 1).
Choose SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P | SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | $949.00 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.
SmartAVI FDX-TX2000S
4 / 10 Expert Rating
A discontinued transmitter worth buying only to keep an existing SmartAVI FDX-2000S pair alive — not a starting point for a new extension.
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