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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM at 2, 50% in favor of SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM. USB Hub Ports splits them by another 33%, again favoring SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM. On price, SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM sits at $479.25 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.
Pick the SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM if that matters to you: 3 USB hub ports to the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P's 2, so it can switch between more PCs. The SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM is also cheaper at $479.25 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 SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?
On paper, SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM has the edge on port count, at 2 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?
The SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM is the stronger choice on paper: it has 3 USB hub ports to the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P's 2, so it can switch between more PCs.
Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?
SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM costs $479.25 vs $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at the time of our last price check.
$479.25
Consumercarts listing
@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 6.8/10
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 6.3/10
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%
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 2
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- DVI-I
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 1920x1200 per head
USB Hub Ports
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 2-33%
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 3Best
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- No
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- Secure
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 479.25 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Adder
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- SmartAVI
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- ALIF1002P
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- SDVN-2D-P
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 1920x1200
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM if you want the higher port count (2 vs 1) and the higher USB hub ports (3 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P | SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | $479.25 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 SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The right dual-head DVI-I pick whenever CAC/PIV authentication needs to switch along with two monitors across two systems.
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