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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM at 4, 75% in favor of SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM. USB Hub Ports splits them by another 33%, again favoring SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM. On price, SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM sits at $834.46 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.

Pick the SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-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-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM is also cheaper at $834.46 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-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?

On paper, SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM has the edge on port count, at 4 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1.

What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?

The SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-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-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?

SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM costs $834.46 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 SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I)
SmartAVISmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM

$834.46

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    6.8/10
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    6.6/10

    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
    1-75%
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    4

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    DVI
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    DVI-I

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200 @ 60Hz
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    1920x1200 per head

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    2-33%
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    3Best

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Yes
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    No

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Extender
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    Secure

  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    3051.40 USD
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    834.46 USD

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Adder
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    ALIF1002P
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    SDVN-4D-P

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200
    SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-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-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM if you want the higher port count (4 vs 1) and the higher USB hub ports (3 vs 2).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002PSmartAVI SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
    Consumercarts listing

    $3,051.40

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    $834.46

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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 SDVN-4D-P 4-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    A strong 4-system, dual-monitor DVI-I choice whenever CAC/PIV authentication must travel with the video switch.

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