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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs SmartAVI SKM-08S: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI SKM-08S separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, SmartAVI SKM-08S at 8, 88% in favor of SmartAVI SKM-08S. SmartAVI SKM-08S also has the higher maximum resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200).

Pick the SmartAVI SKM-08S if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. Match the switch's video ports to your monitor's inputs to avoid adapters.

Which is better, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or SmartAVI SKM-08S?

On paper, SmartAVI SKM-08S 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 SKM-08S?

The SmartAVI SKM-08S is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display.

Adder ALIF1002P (Network DVI Extender Transmitter & Receiver)
AdderAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002P

$3,051.40

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SmartAVI SKM-08S (8 Computers / VGA-USB Rack-Mount KVM Switch)
SmartAVISmartAVI SKM-08S

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    6.8/10
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    –

    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 SKM-08S
    8

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    DVI
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    VGA

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200 @ 60Hz-17%
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    1920x1440Best

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    2Best
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    0

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Yes
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    No

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Extender
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    Rack

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Adder
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    ALIF1002P
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    SKM-08S

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200-17%
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    1920x1440Best

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you want the higher USB hub ports (2 vs 0).

    Choose SmartAVI SKM-08S if you want the higher port count (8 vs 1), the higher max resolution (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) and the higher max resolution per display (1920x1440 vs 1920x1200).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002PSmartAVI SKM-08S
    Consumercarts listing

    $3,051.40

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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 SKM-08S

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A capable 8-port VGA rack switch whose RS-232 scripting sets it apart from basic pushbutton competitors.

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